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... we'll be doing more on LinkedIn instead https://t.co/bTJSfb6a87

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PolicyTracker has suspended posts on this platform due to its content moderation policies https://t.co/GmSAk9N5BK

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PolicyTracker has suspended posts on this platform due to its content moderation policies https://t.co/GmSAk9N5BK

[Aetha Consulting @AethaConsulting]

In our latest blog, we argue that dynamic assignment is the ultimate way of managing radio spectrum, and that Europe must start adopting this approach (e.g. in 6GHz) or it risks being left behind as it has in the cloud computing market.

Read more: https://t.co/USbIiT9r2Z

[WifiForward @WifiForward]

While carriers claim they’re in a #spectrum deficit, they tell investors a different story.

If they’re comfortable with their holdings, including 4000 MHz of exclusive use millimeter wave spectrum, why should we stifle services and technology competition by giving them more?

[Analysys Mason @AnalysysMason]

U.S. state governments should take decisive action to expand telecoms infrastructure in rural areas.

There are valuable lessons to be learned from the challenges faced by European rural broadband projects. Learn more: https://t.co/3CSjESWgGn

#RuralBroadband #Telecoms

[ABC News @abcnews]

A senate committee has recommended delaying the shutdown of the 3G mobile phone network across Australia, as rural residents fear they will be left without coverage. https://t.co/2U1NI6aIum

[PolicyTracker @PolicyTracker]

Today's @PolicyTracker story deals with @Ofcom's proposed changes to its shared access licence framework https://t.co/sTEsBTu96a

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Today’s @PolicyTracker story: French regulator @Arcep consults on opening up 3.8—4.2 GHz for verticals and the lower part of the 3.4 GHz band for mobile operators https://t.co/lDABZluiSk

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UK regulator @Ofcom has set out proposals to make more spectrum available in the 32 GHz band for use by fixed links. Deadline for comments is 13 September https://t.co/USk4tZdLhK

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For today's @PolicyTracker story, we've reviewed Richard Marsden's @NERA_Economics new book on spectrum auction design https://t.co/o5sdYkac78

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Another 28 GHz licence revoked in Korea.

[Yonhap News Agency @YonhapNews]

Gov't revokes license of new mobile carrier Stage X over funding questions https://t.co/7aDsBOMp88

[Bharti Airtel @airtelnews]

Airtel unlocks another big milestone in 5G technology! With more customers upgrading to 5G, Airtel is re-farming its mid-band spectrum to meet the exponential growth. Customers will now enjoy enhanced browsing speeds in addition to improved indoor coverage!

Read more: https://t.co/pqpfOqsjfG

[PolicyTracker @PolicyTracker]

Today's @PolicyTracker story deals with the recent paper on spectrum sharing from @5GAmericas https://t.co/BeXBaRyYB2

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Today's @PolicyTracker story deals with those reports in Germany that the @bundeswehrInfo wants to get hold of more UHF spectrum https://t.co/cFTPGqVAat

[PolicyTracker @PolicyTracker]

Forecasts APAC mobile data traffic will quadruple between 2023 and 2030 🤔

[GSMA APAC @gsmaapac]

The 2024 Mobile Economy APAC Report is out now! Download https://t.co/oKnDjZse1S for the latest data and insights on the mobile economy in Asia Pacific #connections #mobilecommunications #mobileeconomy #digitalinclusion #mobileinternet #connectivity #internetforall

[PolicyTracker @PolicyTracker]

Satellite launch planned for September 2024...

[AST SpaceMobile @AST_SpaceMobile]

AST SpaceMobile Announces First Five Commercial Satellites Completed Final Assembly and Ready for Shipment the First Week of August https://t.co/FFuehTWlUp

[Gabriel Brown @Gabeuk]

In hindsight, Ofcom (UK comms regulator) should have been stricter on coverage obligations over the past 10 years. It's shocking how far behind UK networks are relative to peers. EE is perhaps the exception.

[PolicyTracker @PolicyTracker]

A paper from mobile industry association the @GSMA on how to achieve "balance" between the two spectrum models—licensed and unlicensed https://t.co/YC6EWdA7lz

[PolicyTracker @PolicyTracker]

“Look at Labour’s manifesto… nationwide #5G by 2030. There is no doubt that a catalyst is needed to get there because it’s not going to be done [by the current market].” https://t.co/oJv3CIIAgh

[Aetha Consulting @AethaConsulting]

Our new report for KPN compares the level of spectrum costs faced by mobile operators in the Netherlands to those across Europe. We find that, at 14.8%, the Netherlands has the second highest spectrum cost to revenue ratio in Europe.

Download here: https://t.co/X3NgN2TaTh