Articles tagged with: Mobile Broadband and Radio Spectrum

Asia Pacific Could Generate US$1 Trillion in GDP Through Spectrum Harmonisation

­Asia Pacific is on the cusp of a significant opportunity to unlock US$1 trillion in GDP growth by 2020 through the harmonised adoption of the 700MHz spectrum band for mobile services, according to new research from the GSMA, in partnership with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). As part of this economic growth, there is the potential to create 2.7 million new jobs, support 1.4 million new businesses and increase government revenues by US$171 billion.  more

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Indian Radio Spectrum Plans Threaten Mobile Broadband Investment and Deployment

­The GSMA today stated that the TRAI's recommendations on the "Auction of Spectrum" will set India back in its goal to deliver "Broadband on Demand" to the citizens of India.  more

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Mobile broadband needs more spectrum soon, says UMTS Forum

­At the start of this year's World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-12), the UMTS Forum argues that additional spectrum must be urgently identified and allocated to support growth in mobile data.  more

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Latin America Could Gain $15 Billion from Digital Dividend

­Allocating 'digital dividend' spectrum in the 700 MHz band for the deployment of mobile services could contribute almost US$15 billion to the Latin American economy. The figures are from a new study, jointly commissioned by the GSMA and AHCIET and conducted by Telecom Advisory Services LLC (TAS), on the economic and social impact of the digital dividend in Latin America.  more

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Study Calls for Reassignment of Radio Spectrum to Mobile Broadband

­A report produced by the US industry-backed lobbying organisation, Mobile Future claims that between 2002 and 2010 alone, capital spending in the wireless industry exceeded US$185 billion, creating roughly 420,000 jobs throughout the economy.  more

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USA Identifies Radio Spectrum for Possible Mobile Broadband Services

­The USA's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) says that it has selected the next spectrum band for a detailed evaluation of whether it can be repurposed for commercial broadband use. The band selected, 1755-1850 MHz is a priority for analysis based on a variety of factors, including industry interest and its potential for commercial use within ten years.  more

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USA Plans to Release 115Mhz of Radio Spectrum

The USA is planning to release 115Mhz of radio spectrum for use in wireless broadband service within the next five years under plans announced today by the US Commerce Department, through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).  more

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FCC to open up vacant TV airwaves for broadband

A new flavour of Wi-Fi, with longer range and wall-piercing power, could show up in wireless gadgets a year from now if the USA works out the last details of new spectrum rules that have been long in the making. more

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US Gov't plans to double available wireless spectrum

The Obama administration said Sunday it intends to nearly double the available amount of wireless communications spectrum over the next 10 years in an effort to keep up with ever-growing demand, more

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US Regulator to Release 90Mhz Of Spectrum for Mobile Broadband Services

The USA's Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a plan to release 90 MHz of additional spectrum for mobile broadband by tapping underused mobile satellite service (MSS) bands.  more

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