As we approach the end of 2024, we gathered our experts for our annual Christmas get together. We reflected on key moments, projects, and insights in Real Wireless that we expect to shape both the wireless industry and the end user in the coming years. From groundbreaking sustainability initiatives to tackling connectivity challenges, here’s aContinue reading “2024 a year in review: telecoms industry”
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Future Communications and 6G panel session – key highlights
Dr Abhaya Sumanasena, Head of Policy and Regulation at Real Wireless, attended the ‘Future Communications and 6G’ event at the Technology and Innovation Centre at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow in June. The event was attended by telecom experts from the UK, US, Canada and more, to collaborate and discuss the development of next-generationContinue reading “Future Communications and 6G panel session – key highlights”
2023 a year in review: telecoms industry
This year has been another interesting year in telecoms. We’re taking a look back at the exciting projects and subjects we covered within Real Wireless and across the industry. Transformation in the energy sector Early this year, Awnit Kumar, Managing Consultant at Real Wireless, dived into the future of wireless technology becoming critical to theContinue reading “2023 a year in review: telecoms industry”
Ofcom CFI: Our view on the potential spectrum bands to support utilities sector transformation
In our previous blog, Is wireless technology becoming critical to the transformation of the energy sector? – Real Wireless (real-wireless.com/), we identified the changing communication needs for energy system transformation and supported DSIT’s Wireless Infrastructure Strategy suggestions regarding private networks in the energy sector. It is clear from the latest Call for Input (CFI) thatContinue reading “Ofcom CFI: Our view on the potential spectrum bands to support utilities sector transformation”
Appointment to the Ofcom Spectrum Advisory Board
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”
The proposed merger between Three UK and Vodafone UK: the consequences for the spectrum landscape in the UK
Almost seven years after Hutchison’s Three UK and Telefonica UK merger was blocked, Three and Vodafone have announced their intention to combine Vodafone UK and Three UK into a joint venture. This deal is now subject to the UK Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) approval. The UK telecoms regulator, Ofcom, changed its long-held stance, sayingContinue reading “The proposed merger between Three UK and Vodafone UK: the consequences for the spectrum landscape in the UK”
Spectrum and policy considerations for the satellite sector
The satellite sector is evolving at a pace, with an increasing number of non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite constellations providing high-capacity data services across large parts of the global land mass and the oceans. NGSO covers Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) constellations with LEO services perhaps getting most media coverage (and investment)Continue reading “Spectrum and policy considerations for the satellite sector”
The impact of Brexit on UK use of harmonised spectrum
Later this week, voters across the United Kingdom will decide whether they wish to remain a member of the European Union. For better or worse, the result could have a major impact on many areas of UK governance that have been bound by EU legislation. I was recently approached by Dugie Standeford of Policy TrackerContinue reading “The impact of Brexit on UK use of harmonised spectrum”
Real Wireless plays crucial role in TalkTalk spectrum variation request to Ofcom
You may have seen the recent news that Ofcom has recommended to change the licence conditions in the “DECT guard band” after TalkTalk submitted a variation request. TalkTalk submitted the request because the company wants to deploy low-powered 4G technology in the UK in the 1781.7–1785 MHz frequencies, paired with 1876.7–1880 MHz. This band isContinue reading “Real Wireless plays crucial role in TalkTalk spectrum variation request to Ofcom”
MoD spectrum auction — business as usual or time for new entrants?
The recently announced MoD spectrum auction is the culmination of 10 years’ work, numerous reports and even more consultations — some of which I’ve been fortunate enough to be involved with. It’s taken a lot of effort to get to this point and, as one of the first countries to auction off public spectrum assets,Continue reading “MoD spectrum auction — business as usual or time for new entrants?”
How indefinite spectrum licences will encourage innovation and investment
Back in November 2000, Ofcom held a spectrum auction of 28 GHz Broadband Fixed Wireless Access (BFWA) licences, which were sold on a 15-year fixed-term basis. During the first few years of these licence terms, some operators invested heavily into 28 GHz hardware and networks, leading to higher levels of innovation by both manufacturers andContinue reading “How indefinite spectrum licences will encourage innovation and investment”
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”
Auctions and preparation for WRC '15 key topics at European Spectrum Management Conference 2015
Real Wireless attended the 10th annual European Spectrum Management Conference last week in Brussels, which is a key event on the spectrum management calendar. The well-attended conference covers the most relevant topics in spectrum management with representation from across the industry including regulators, vendors, operators and industry associations. The conference is worthwhile to gain aContinue reading “Auctions and preparation for WRC '15 key topics at European Spectrum Management Conference 2015”
Calculating the future: UK spectrum usage and demand
Today saw the launch of the first in a series of reports on UK Spectrum Usage and Demand from the UK Spectrum Policy Forum, at an event in London. UK Spectrum Usage and Demand considers the spectrum needs of different sectors, and the social and economic contributions which they are able to make based onContinue reading “Calculating the future: UK spectrum usage and demand”