In the past few years, the United States has been at the forefront of new, innovative spectrum access systems. This includes CBRS (Citizen Broadband Radio Service) in the C-band and AFC (Automated Frequency Coordination) in 6 GHz.

In this episode of the podcast, we speak to Amit Nagpal of Aetha Consulting, who argues that Europe should embrace these technologies to avoid being left behind.

Aetha: Why Europe needs to embrace dynamic spectrum assignment

In this episode, we talk to Nada Abdelhafez, the Head of Spectrum & Regulatory Affairs for Middle East and Africa at Shure, about the future of Programme Making & Special Events (PMSE) spectrum.

We discuss what was decided at WRC-23 for PMSE spectrum, future bands that could be available for audio, production and events and the coexistence and possibilities between PMSE and DECT.

CEPT draft revision of ERC Recommendation 25-10 on frequency use of PMSE applications

PMSE usage increases as WRC-23 prepares to review UHF in Region 1

DECT NR+ seeks access to 3.8—4.2 GHz in Europe

Since the first spectrum auction took place in 1989 in New Zealand, there have been many changes to the auction format. Yet one fundamental idea hasn’t changed: The bidder who offers up the most cash wins.

In the latest episode of the PolicyTracker Spectrum podcast, we speak to Yasmine Frizlen an Economic Analyst at NERA in the Spectrum Department about a new auction format which challenges this key assumption. Called cashless auctions, these are awards where cash is not the primary focus, and instead, there is more emphasis on things like investment commitments and promises of coverage rollouts.

NERA Book: Round-by-Round: Learnings from the First 35 Years of Spectrum Auctions

PolicyTracker Research note (SRS subscribers): What are cashless spectrum auctions?

PolicyTracker Spectrum 101 (free): Spectrum auctions