The UK regulator adjusts its schedule in light of the coronavirus pandemic, but leaving its key priorities unchanged.
Singapore awards 5G licences
Vodafone starts using 700MHz to expand 5G in rural Germany
The operator will use dynamic spectrum sharing, using the same antennas to provide 4G and 5G for the first time.
French spectrum agency finds 5G emissions are well below limits
Australian regulators respond to the coronavirus pandemic
The communications authority ACMA, and the competition authority ACCC, set out their priorities and how they will approach regulation and enforcement.
Ofcom finalises rules for 700MHz and 3.6–3.8GHz award
The regulator set out the rules for the 700MHz and 3.6–3.8GHz award, for which it will not impose coverage obligations due to MNOs’ commitment to the Shared Rural Network.
Swedish regulator tightens network security requirements
FCC to award mid-band spectrum for 5G during 2020
The US regulator set out the detail for the 3.5GHz band award, and proposed rules for the C-Band auction to take place later in the year.
Australian competition authority looks at possible competition issues in the next 5G auction
The ACCC has been instructed by the Government to seek feedback ahead of the award of spectrum in the 26GHz band.
Ofcom and Which? tackle 5G health concerns
Misconceptions about the technology have boosted conspiracy theories about safety which Ofcom and others are attempting to quash.
