Licence cancellations may bolster the satellite industry’s arguments for access to mmWave frequencies in particular
Ofcom’s future approach to mobile in the UK
No significant change in policy direction, but instead a commitment to enhanced monitoring and enforcement
Overhauling the regulation of telecoms in India
Reforming rights of way will support operators’ network rollouts, although changes to spectrum policy may prove contentious
India to reserve spectrum for private 5G networks
Operators warn this decision will reduce their incentives to invest by undermining a potential future revenue source
Arcep consults on its future regulatory approach to mobile in France
The review will consider the telecoms sector’s environmental impact and the potential for spectrum to help reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability
Liberalising more spectrum for 5G in the UK
Ofcom has heeded calls from Telefónica and Vodafone to enable the deployment of new technologies, others are likely to follow
India diverges from Europe on spectrum for private 5G networks
The Government has favoured giving mobile operators control, only time will tell if it facilitates the growth of private networks
A delay to 3G switch-off in Italy
AGCOM is delaying TIM’s switch-off plans because of concerns over device compatibility, and wants operators to better inform consumers about their right to cancel without penalties
Ofcom consults on the assignment of mmWave bands in the UK
The amount of spectrum the regulator is proposing to make available may fall short of what operators claim they will need
Belgium to go from a 3-to-4 player mobile market
The next 5G auction will give the country a new operator, although its consumers are unlikely to see any benefits in the short term