Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:00 GMT
Europe, article on driving wireless communication forward. Software Defined Radio and Cognitive Radio. The demand for wireless broadband applications is continuously increasing. Two technologies enabling this evolution, Software Defined Radio (SDR) and Cognitive Radio (CR) are expected to provide more efficient management of radio resources and to improve re-usability of equipment. Read the article (published: December 2011) by following the link.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:04 GMT
Industry Canada, RSS-111 for Broadband Public Safety Equipment Operating in the Band 4940-4990 MHz.
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:00 GMT
Europe, the European Commission has published a guide for public authorities managing EU funds on the strengths and weaknesses of different models of investment in high speed internet infrastructures. It provides advice to managing authorities and project promoters on the issues that should be considered when planning a public sector investment in broadband infrastructure. The guide is based on a detailed review of several broadband investment projects (mostly co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund).
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00 GMT
ITU has released an interactive infographic tool showcasing the status of broadband deployment worldwide and the regulatory landscape for broadband. The tool runs with authoritative ITU data and allows visualizing latest broadband trends in an appealing and accessible format.
Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:00 GMT
USA FCC, OET news item about Actions to empower broadband and health IT to transform health care (published: 2011-11-30).
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:00 GMT
Europe, The European Commission launched two public consultations related to access for alternative operators to the fixed telephone and broadband networks of established operators. The consultations are part of Commission efforts to boost the Single Market for telecoms services by ensuring consistent and coherent approaches to regulating telephone and broadband networks in all Member States.
Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:30 GMT
Europe, The European Commission launched two public consultations related to access for alternative operators to the fixed telephone and broadband networks of established operators. The consultations are part of Commission efforts to boost the Single Market for telecoms services by ensuring consistent and coherent approaches to regulating telephone and broadband networks in all Member States.
Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:00 GMT
USA FCC, Access Broadband over Power Line Systems (published: 2011-10-24).
Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:00 GMT
Europe, Spain, Article about the researchers from the University of Valencia, who have created the first, tunable broadband radio frequency (RF) photonic phase shifter.
Tue, 24 May 2011 10:00 GMT
USA, two FCC OET news items:
(1) FCC Grants Waiver of Part 15 of Rules for Bosch Wall Imaging Device.
(2) Spectrum Task Force Invites Technical Input on Approaches to Maximize Broadband Use of Fixed/Mobile Spectrum Allocations in the 2 GHz Range.
Fri, 20 May 2011 18:00 GMT
Industry Canada, Reply Comments received on Gazette Notice SMSE-005-11 about Decisions on a Band Plan for Broadband Radio Service (BRS) and Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework to License Spectrum in the Band 2500-2690 MHz.
Fri, 6 May 2011 09:00 GMT
Nigeria, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a new set of guidelines for the deployment of wireless broadband services in rural and urban areas of the country on the 5.2-5.9 GHz band. The 5.47-5.725 GHz band shall be licensable, while the 5.25-5.35 GHz and 5.725-5.875GHz bands shall be license exempt.
Thu, 5 May 2011 12:00 GMT
USA, in a study from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), in is shown that insufficient analysis and reliance on faulty information in the formation of the FCC National Broadband Plan has led to the overstated assumption of a nationwide spectrum "crisis". The paper cautions that using flawed data to address the capacity crunch affecting only a handful of cities will lead to inadequate solutions. The study is calling for a comprehensive and quantitative analysis of the issue that is not based on preconceived assumptions.
Wed, 4 May 2011 11:00 GMT
Australia, ACMA issued two documents, Trends 2020-Future spectrum requirements for mobile broadband and 900 MHz Band - Exploring new opportunities
Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:00 GMT
Europe, the EC has has invited stakeholders views on the forthcoming revision of EU rules on the public financing of broadband infrastructure. The current guidelines, adopted in September 2009 provide a comprehensive framework for furthering the deployment of high and very-high speed broadband in Europe.
Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:00 GMT
Industry Canada, Comments received on Gazette Notice SMSE-005-10 - Decisions on a Band Plan for Broadband Radio Service (BRS) and Consultation on a policy and technical framework to license spectrum in the band 2500-2690MHz.
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:30 GMT
When African countries complete their migration from analogue to digital terrestrial television, they will free up a big chunk of valuable radio frequency spectrum that should, if managed properly, take wireless broadband to a much wider consumer audience. (source: TechCentral)
Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:00 GMT
USA, FCC took steps to make additional spectrum available for new investment in mobile broadband networks while also ensuring that the United States maintains robust mobile satellite service capabilities.
Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:00 GMT
Follow the news and latest developments of the Wireless MAN working group (IEEE 802.16 working group) on Broadband Wireless Access Standards (BWA). Follow the link to the workgroup webpage.
Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:00 GMT
Gazette Notice SMSE-006-11 Extension to the Comment Period for Part B of the Document Decisions on a Band Plan for Broadband Radio Service (BRS) and Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework to License Spectrum in the Band 2500-2690 MHz, and the comments received on Gazette Notice SMSE-018-10 regarding the Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework for the 700 MHz Band and Aspects Related to Commercial Mobile Spectrum.
Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:00 GMT
The Broadband world forum 2011 Europe will be organized in Paris/France from September 27-29, for MEA in Dubai/UAE from March 14-15, and for Asia in Kuala Lumpur/Malaysia from May 10-11.
In addition, the ip&tv world forum 2011 Europe will be organized in London/UK from March 22-24, for MEA in Dubai/UAE from November 1-2, and for Asia in Kuala Lumpur/Malaysia from May 10-11.
Tue, 10 Feb 2011 19:00 GMT
Industry Canada, Gazette Notice SMSE-005-11 — Decisions on a Band Plan for Broadband Radio Service (BRS) and Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework to License Spectrum in the Band 2500-2690 MHz.
Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:00 GMT
Europe, the ECC published its January newsletters with articles about "Roadmap to Broadband anywhere and everywhere", "Trailblazing the way to a digital World", "Europe' effectivity worldwide" and "Small devices with large impact, such as RFID, SRD, etc".
Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:00 GMT
Bhutan, Bhutan Telecom launches DrukNet, an alternative Internet access provided as a value-added service to broadband users.
Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:00 GMT
Morocco, According to Telegeography, Maroc Telecom is in a good position to bid for state-owned Benin Telecoms. The schedule for privatising the PSTN and broadband operator is unclear however. Maroc Telecom has expanded across several African nations and the group is looking at other markets outside the French speaking African countries.
Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:50 GMT
South Africa, Responsible spectrum management and reduction of administrative barriers to network expansion will be key enablers of mobile broadband in South Africa, according to Analysys Mason's latest findings published in a report for the GSMA. The GSMA commissioned Analysis Mason to look at the impact of mobile broadband on the South African economy. The report forecasts that mobile broadband and related industries will generate 1.8 percent of South Africa's GDP (ZAR 72 billion) and as many as 28,000 jobs by 2015, highlighting the vital contribution of this sector to the country's growth.
Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:20 GMT
FCC Proposes Initial Steps To Open TV Spectrum To New Wireless Broadband Services. See also DOC-303095A1
Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00 GMT
As LTE gains momentum globally, service providers in Latin America are eager to capitalize on the opportunity to deliver wireless broadband services. Both the availability and allocation of spectrum suited to LTE and spectrum caps remain stumbling blocks for operators in Latin America...
Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:00 GMT
Article about IEEE802.21 supporting Media Independent Handover (MIH) among and between different wireless network technologies and article about IEEE802.22 specifying Wireless Regional Area Network (WRAN) using the TV white spaces and Cognitive Radio (CR) algorithms to bring broadband to hard to reach rural areas.
Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:00 GMT
Technical paper by FCC staff on Mobile Broadband Benefits of Additional Spectrum.
Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:00 GMT
Argentina, President Cristina Kirchner has launched a national connectivity plan to bring broadband access and free digital television to parts of the country not yet served by existing networks. "Argentina Conectada".
Fri, 1 Oct 2010 14:00 GMT
WiMAX Forum Southeast Asia Regional Focus 2010 features an agenda packed with real-life WiMAX implementation case studies and will be held on 22-25 November 2010 at Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, under the theme of “4G WiMAX in Emerging Markets - Innovation and Evolution in Delivering Broadband to All”.
Fri, 1 Oct 2010 12:22 GMT
3GPP Mobile Broadband Innovation Path to 4G: Release 9, Release 10 and Beyond: HSPA+, SAE/LTE and LTE-Advanced (source:3G Americas).
Fri, 1 Oct 2010 09:00 GMT
FCC order to Improve Public Safety Communications in the 800MHz band and changing section 2.106 to allocate spectrum at 2GHz for MSS (relocation of BAS from 1990-2110MHz to 2025-2110MHz), freeing up 35MHz of spectrum for new and innovative services for mobile broadband and nationwide communications capabilities.
Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:00 GMT
USA, Four leading high tech trade associations have joined forces to create the High Tech Spectrum Coalition (HTSC) to advocate for legislation that would give the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authority to hold voluntary incentive auctions, as called for in the FCC's March 2010 National Broadband Plan (NBP) and President Obama's June 2010 spectrum memo. HTSC members include the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA).
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:00 GMT
Brazil, GSMA confirms ANATEL's lead in spectrum re-farming of the 2.6GHz band to support Next Generatio Mobile Broadband services.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:00 GMT
Indonesia, DG Postel 233/DIRJEN/2002 allows Broadband Wireless Access equipment in the 5.8GHz band (5.725-5.825GHz), meaning that it can be certified.
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:00 GMT
FCC begins proceeding to spur mobile broadband investment in Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) bands.
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:00 GMT
FCC requests information on the use of 35MHz of spectrum within the 1675-1710 MHz band (Big LEO) for wireless broadband to achieve the National Broadband Plan to find 300MHz of spectrum for broadband wireless in the next 5 years.
Thu, 20 May 2010 16:00 GMT
FCC adopted rules that unleashes 25 MHz of spectrum for mobile broadband use.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:00 GMT
Industry Canada releases RSS-196 Issue 1 (point to multipoint equipment operating in 512-608MHz and 614-698MHz for rural remote broadband systems.