This study considered the band plan options for the 698 – 790 MHz spectrum (2nd digital dividend band) following from the decision at WRC-07 to identify the band 698 – 806 MHz for future IMT systems in Regions 2 and 3. The intention was to explore the band plan options to similarly extend the digital[…]
Plum carried out a valuation exercise for the Australian Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE) to estimate prices for 15 year spectrum licences with a view to setting fees for licence renewal. Plum derived values based on modelling and benchmark analysis and assisted the Ministry is responding to operator comments. Summaries of[…]
Plum assessed the economic benefits from using the 1.4 GHz band for a supplemental downlink for the delivery of enhanced mobile multimedia and broadband services in Europe.
This study assessed international developments in how spectrum management organisations and governments are working with their respective public sector agencies to free up under-utilised spectrum. These findings were then used to advise on how to provide appropriate incentives to free up public sector spectrum in Australia. Case study countries that provided examples of a systematic[…]