Webinar: Perspectives on the Digital Networks Act
PolicyTracker will host a 90‑minute webinar on 27 May 2026 to examine the EU’s proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA). The DNA seeks to revamp spectrum governance by enhancing EU‑level coordination, revisiting assignment models, and rebalancing authority between the European Commission and member states. Speakers include Professor Martin Cave, Philippe Lefebvre, and Professor Gérard Pogorel, who will discuss licensing, cross‑border coordination, and investment incentives for terrestrial and satellite services. The session targets regulators, telecom strategists, and satellite operators looking to anticipate the act’s impact.
5G-Advanced Deployment Tracker Added to PolicyTracker Spectrum Research Service
PolicyTracker has launched a 5G‑Advanced deployment tracker as part of its Spectrum Research Service. The tool maps global and regional progress of mobile operators moving from trials to commercial roll‑out of 5G‑Advanced (Release 18) and later releases. It includes an overview...
Weekly Wrap: The Fight over MSS Spectrum Is in Full Swing
Amazon is in advanced talks to acquire Globalstar in a deal valued around $9 billion. Globalstar holds valuable mobile‑satellite service spectrum in the L/S‑band and, more critically, Band 53/n53 (2483.5‑2495 MHz) licensed in 11 countries, which Amazon could integrate into its Leo network...
PolicyTracker Spectrum Database Updated with Latest Auction Results and Awards
PolicyTracker’s Spectrum Database has been refreshed with new assignments across Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, North Macedonia and Canada, and now reflects Telefonica’s exit from six South American markets. Millicom’s Tigo brand has taken over many of Movistar’s licences, reshaping the region’s...
Podcast: The Future of Spectrum Auctions
In a PolicyTracker podcast, NERA’s Richard Marsden discusses how spectrum auctions will evolve as 6G and satellite services expand. He predicts a shift toward more clock auctions and the disappearance of combinatorial formats, while auctions will remain the primary allocation...
Weekly Wrap: Signature Spectrum Course Updated to Reflect Today’s Policy Priorities
PolicyTracker’s flagship course, Understanding Modern Spectrum Management, will run as a hybrid event from 14‑18 September 2026, offering three‑hour live sessions both online and at a central London venue. The curriculum has been refreshed to address current policy priorities, including...
Weekly Wrap: Samsung Plans New Smart Glasses
Samsung announced plans to launch its first AI‑enabled smart glasses this month, featuring an eye‑level camera that streams directly to a paired mobile device. The move pits Samsung against Meta, whose Ray‑Ban glasses currently command 82% of the global market....
EU Regulation Dossier Updated for 2026
The EU’s 2026 spectrum regulation dossier has been refreshed, adding two new research notes that examine 5G rollout across the 27‑member bloc and in the Balkans. The notes evaluate the effectiveness of the EU’s 5G “pioneer bands” and the persistent...
Podcast: Iris² and the European Space Programme
Dominic Hayes, spectrum manager for the European Commission, discussed the Iris² satellite programme on a PolicyTracker podcast, highlighting its role within the broader European Space Programme. Iris² aims to provide a European‑controlled direct‑to‑device (D2D) communications network, offering an alternative to...
Weekly Wrap: Resilience Is the New Spectrum Policy Buzzword
The EU’s Digital Networks Act (DNA) is being positioned as a cornerstone for simplifying telecom regulations and reducing market fragmentation across member states. At the Future Connectivity Summit, regulators emphasized the Act’s role in fostering spectrum coherence while also highlighting...
Sustainable Spectrum Policy Dossier Updated for 2026
The Sustainable Spectrum Policy dossier has been refreshed for 2026, adding a new research note on space sustainability. It highlights the ESA Zero Debris Charter’s net‑zero target for 2030, the APRSAF “Nagoya Vision” on responsible space use, and IADC’s global...
Weekly Wrap: Why I Think Indefinite Spectrum Licences Are a Bad Idea
The European Commission’s Digital Networks Act proposes spectrum licences of up to 40 years, or even indefinite duration, a sharp increase from the current 15‑25‑year norm. Mobile operators back the change, arguing it offers long‑term certainty for investment. Critics contend...
Podcast: Decoding the Commission’s Digital Networks Act
The European Commission has released a draft Digital Networks Act, aiming to replace fragmented national telecom rules with a unified market framework. The legislation targets spectrum harmonisation and introduces perpetual licences to reduce regulatory uncertainty. By standardising rules, the EU...
6 GHz Benchmark Updated for 2026
Two years after the WRC‑23 decision to approve three IMT footnotes in the 6 GHz band, the updated 2026 benchmark shows 22 nations moving toward licensed use of the upper 6 GHz spectrum. Asia leads with 12 countries, including China, actively consulting...
