Dr Abhaya Sumanasena, Head of Policy and Regulation at Real Wireless has been appointed to the Ofcom Spectrum Advisory Board (OSAB), which provides independent advice to Ofcom on strategic spectrum management issues. With over 20 years of experience developing forward spectrum strategies and policies, Abhaya will work alongside other members to provide independent strategic adviceContinue reading “Appointment to the Ofcom Spectrum Advisory Board”
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Convergence across verticals means new revenue opportunities for the wireless industry
This piece originally appeared on RCR Wireless as part of the publication’s “Analyst Angle” section. You can view the piece here. Last month’s Cambridge Wireless Future of Wireless International Conference (FWIC) provided a great opportunity to bring together representatives from many vertical industries with wireless technology providers. As ever the attendees were highly engaged, withContinue reading “Convergence across verticals means new revenue opportunities for the wireless industry”
Mobile coverage in rural areas – a step in the wrong direction?
The UK currently has around 54,403 mobile phone masts dotted around the country — many of which are on land leased to the major telecoms companies by local landowners. 4,000 leases are due to expire this year, and this could lead to serious consequences for telecoms companies and consumers alike. In the absence of anyContinue reading “Mobile coverage in rural areas – a step in the wrong direction?”
The evolution of regulation for telecoms by 2020
Telecoms regulation needs to evolve to cope with a rapidly changing industry — the traditional mechanisms are no longer working. With mergers and new entrants complicating the marketplace, regulators must find a way to balance competition with encouraging investment and innovation while still ensuring consumers get the best service. Greater knowledge and understanding of mergersContinue reading “The evolution of regulation for telecoms by 2020”
EU roaming charges are being abolished — and the consequences for network providers are worrying
Earlier this month, the European Commission announced that roaming charges and poor mobile internet connections for EU customers are set to become a thing of the past. From 2017, consumers will be able to travel within the EU and pay the same price as they get at home for voice, texts and data. That meansContinue reading “EU roaming charges are being abolished — and the consequences for network providers are worrying”
Real Wireless joins Future Communications & Positioning System Advisory Group
Yesterday, Real Wireless attended the Intelligent Rail Infrastructure seminar from the IET. The event examined the physical and technical challenges associated with modernising our railway assets – a challenge that we have long considered in our work. The reasons why this is a topic that interests us is that wireless offers the potential to revolutioniseContinue reading “Real Wireless joins Future Communications & Positioning System Advisory Group “
Real Wireless joins Future Communications & Positioning System Advisory Group
Yesterday, Real Wireless attended the Intelligent Rail Infrastructure seminar from the IET. The event examined the physical and technical challenges associated with modernising our railway assets – a challenge that we have long considered in our work. The reasons why this is a topic that interests us is that wireless offers the potential to revolutioniseContinue reading “Real Wireless joins Future Communications & Positioning System Advisory Group “