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Laura Sear

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London
As seen in: PolicyTracker, The Guardian, techUK, European 5G Observatory
Covers:  Digital Policy, EU Policy, Spectrum Management, Environmental Policy
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Celebrating 100 years of radio broadcasting

Celebrating 100 years of radio broadcasting

PolicyTracker — PolicyTracker explores the early history of the groundbreaking technology that laid the foundations for spectrum policy
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Private networks on the rise in France amid varying demand from verticals

Private networks on the rise in France amid varying demand from verticals

PolicyTracker — Regulators across Europe have been assigning the C-band to industrial users-updates from France, Germany and Sweden
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European Union inches closer to "digital decade" targets

European Union inches closer to "digital decade" targets

PolicyTracker — Report from the latest European 5G Observatory workshop
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ITU reaches consensus on sustainability of spectrum for NGSO satellite systems

ITU reaches consensus on sustainability of spectrum for NGSO satellite systems

PolicyTracker — ITU member states have reached agreement on the "Space2030" agenda, sustainability targets, and space monitoring
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New Brussels report shows correlation between spectrum awards and 5G rollout

New Brussels report shows correlation between spectrum awards and 5G rollout

PolicyTracker — Faster 5G rollout is associated with early spectrum awards, greater mobile broadband data consumption and lower consumer prices
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Poland accuses Russia of exaggerated environmental claims in canal row

Poland accuses Russia of exaggerated environmental claims in canal row

The Guardian — Poland has accused Russia of using exaggerated environmental concerns to try to stop the construction of a canal project in a row over access to the Baltic Sea. Russian news outlets have spent at least the past five years claiming the Vistula Spit canal will damage an EU-protected nature park.
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European Commission takes next steps in 6G research

European Commission takes next steps in 6G research

PolicyTracker — The executive arm of the European Union says work on the standardisation of 6G is now reaching the next stage
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Doreen Bogdan-Martin elected ITU secretary-general

Doreen Bogdan-Martin elected ITU secretary-general

PolicyTracker — She will be the first woman to lead the UN specialised agency in its 157-year history
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Apple launches satellite emergency service

Apple launches satellite emergency service

PolicyTracker — Apple has released new products and a new mobile operating system that feature a satellite-based built-in emergency SOS service
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Toned-down EU "digital decade" framework doesn't mention spectrum

Toned-down EU "digital decade" framework doesn't mention spectrum

PolicyTracker — The political deal agreed by the EU Council, Parliament and Commission on the "path to the digital decade" doesn't mention spectrum policy
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How does the EU form its positions on WRC-23? - PolicyTracker: spectrum management news, research...

How does the EU form its positions on WRC-23? - PolicyTracker: spectrum management news, research...

PolicyTracker — In November 2022, the Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) will finalise their recommendations for an EU position on WRC-23. Alexander Kühn, co-chair of the RSPG Subgroup on WRC explains how the EU comes to its final opinions and what role the RSPG has in this.
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French PMSE users try out blockchain-based spectrum management tool

French PMSE users try out blockchain-based spectrum management tool

PolicyTracker — French spectrum agency ANFR believes blockchain can help coordinate PMSE frequency use at major events without regulators having to intervene
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Ten EU member states face financial sanctions over Electronic Communications Code

Ten EU member states face financial sanctions over Electronic Communications Code

PolicyTracker — The European Commission has referred 10 member states to the Court of Justice of the EU over their failure to fully transpose the EECC
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Colombia plans 3.5 GHz auction and 600 MHz transition

Colombia plans 3.5 GHz auction and 600 MHz transition

PolicyTracker — Colombia aims to improve mobile coverage by auctioning the 3.5 GHz band and opening up the 600 MHz band for mobile use
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Germany allows mobile operators to use 3.7-3.8 GHz vertical spectrum

Germany allows mobile operators to use 3.7-3.8 GHz vertical spectrum

PolicyTracker — Germany, the first EU member state to set aside part of the 3.6 GHz band for verticals, now allows mobile operators to use the spectrum too
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PMSE usage increases as WRC-23 prepares to review UHF in Region 1

PMSE usage increases as WRC-23 prepares to review UHF in Region 1

PolicyTracker — At WRC-23, the mobile industry will highlight the coverage benefits of mobile in the UHF band but demand for PMSE spectrum in the band is increasing
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New Belgian entrant gets reserved spectrum prior to main auction

New Belgian entrant gets reserved spectrum prior to main auction

PolicyTracker — A new mobile market entrant has acquired 2 x 30 MHz in the 700 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz bands in Belgium
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Commission says EU member states risk missing 5G connectivity targets

Commission says EU member states risk missing 5G connectivity targets

PolicyTracker — According to operators, the causes include delays in sourcing equipment, rising energy costs, red tape and freeloading by hi-tech companies
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US regulator proposes using future spectrum auction revenue to upgrade 911

US regulator proposes using future spectrum auction revenue to upgrade 911

PolicyTracker — The emergency number system didn't get federal funding for a multi-media upgrade last year but the FCC sees another opportunity
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South Africa wraps up 5G auction

South Africa wraps up 5G auction

PolicyTracker — South African regulator ICASA has completed its auction of spectrum in the 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 2.6 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands
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Liverpool project shows benefits of 5G for healthcare initiatives

Liverpool project shows benefits of 5G for healthcare initiatives

PolicyTracker — Liverpool 5G, the UK's biggest telehealth test project, may have to cease operations when its government funding runs out
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France seeks to expand industrial 5G

France seeks to expand industrial 5G

PolicyTracker — The French regulator has invited industrial players to apply for trial spectrum at 3.8-4.0 GHz and made it easier to access the 2.6 GHz band
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Academic research suggests energy-saving benefits of 5G may be limited

Academic research suggests energy-saving benefits of 5G may be limited

PolicyTracker — A group of academic researchers say mobile operators are missing the bigger picture when it comes to 5G energy use
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Brussels to approach ITU for satellite broadband spectrum

Brussels to approach ITU for satellite broadband spectrum

PolicyTracker — The European Commission is pressing ahead with plans for a new secure satellite broadband system it will need frequencies and orbital slots
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