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latest intelligence

BEREC consults on 5G private networks and 2025 draft work programme
15 October 24 Martin Schraa

BEREC, the assembly of European telecoms regulators, also adopted reports on the implementation of the geographical survey of broadband networks, on edge and cloud computing and on the entry of big tech into the telecoms markets.

Radio Spectrum Policy Group kicks off debate about the future of the sub-700 MHz band
11 October 24 Martin Schraa

RSPG asks regulators, network operators and content service providers about their views on the use of the 470–694 MHz band. The spectrum is suitable for wireless and mobile broadband applications as well as digital broadcasting.

Stakeholders have divergent views on future telecoms and digital policy in Europe
11 October 24 Jan Cisar

The Hungarian presidency of the EU Council organised a conference in Budapest on 2 October 2024 to look ahead at the upcoming review of the EU regulatory framework for electronic communications.

Explainer: STIR/SHAKEN - a tool for combating scam calls
11 October 24 Monika Kačeriaková

A note explaining how the STIR/SHAKEN tool works and how it can be used to combat fraudulent calls.

Stakeholders discuss 6G spectrum needs and the role of verticals
08 October 24 Merilin Kasesalu

As with previous mobile network generations, the key challenges for 6G are providing extended coverage and expanded capacity. The upper 6 GHz band could be a possible 6G pioneer band, stated representatives of the mobile industry in a Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) hearing.

Telecoms policy: stakeholders weigh the pros and cons of sector-specific regulation
30 September 24 Matej Podbevsek

WIK organised a conference in Brussels on 25 September 2024 to discuss the future of telecoms policy. Participants looked ahead at the upcoming reform of the telecoms regulatory framework expected in 2025 in the form of the Digital Networks Act under the incoming European Commission.

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