Mobile Services, Spectrum and Network Evolution to 2025
Aimed at telecoms regulators and operators, a review of key global developments, insights, trends, and best international practices, to inform future spectrum policy and management and operator strategies.
This comprehensive report delves into the dynamic landscape of global mobile developments, focusing on key insights, emerging trends, and best practices internationally. With the primary audience being telecoms regulators and mobile operators, we aim to inform on spectrum policy, management strategies, and industry sustainability.
We consider the evolution of mobile services and applications, the adoption and consumption of mobile data services, and mobile network capacity requirements, and make projections to 2025 on a global and regional basis. We also consider the economic implications of the changing mobile landscape, both from a societal and an industry perspective.
Taking account of the evolution of mobile networks and technology over the 2020-2025 period, we estimate spectrum demand for a sample of developed and emerging markets. Finally, we explore the implications for spectrum management and pricing. We focus on the sustainability of the industry and of the socio-economic gains delivered by mobile communications.
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Maximising Shareholder Value in Spectrum Auctions
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Spectrum and Regulatory Challenges Related to eVTOLS
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Future of the UHF Band after 2024: An Analysis of Options in the UK
Coleago Consulting in collaboration with its client, the UK Spectrum Policy Forum, has released a landmark report, “Future of the UHF Band After 2034,” setting out a detailed assessment of the United Kingdom’s Ultra High Frequency (UHF) spectrum landscape. The report looks at the industry trends and the critical trade-offs required to balance the needs of Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT), Mobile Communications, and Programme Making and Special Events (PMSE).
The Polish 700 and 800 MHz Spectrum Auction: Insights and Global Lessons
Poland’s final low-band spectrum auction marks a pivotal moment in Europe’s 5G rollout, offering key lessons in auction design, cross-border coordination, and strategic spectrum management.
The Case for Strategic Spectrum Renewal
As spectrum licences approach their expiry date, a strategic approach to spectrum renewal is crucial. Traditional presumption of renewal in favour of incumbents may no longer serve the industry’s needs. Instead, a more strategic approach to renewal can optimise spectrum assignments and improve spectral efficiency by up to 40%.