Plum supported Ofcom in its review of administered incentive pricing (AIP) fees in the frequency bands licensed for fixed links, permanent earth stations (PES) and transportable earth stations (TES). Plum advised on a pricing structure and price levels that would incentivise economically efficient use of radio spectrum.
Plum and Aegis advised the IDA on technical, pricing and other assignment approaches for addressing congestion issues in the 400 MHz and 800 MHz bands used to deploy trunked radio systems (TRS) and private mobile radio (PMR) networks in Singapore. The study examined the likely development of standards and availability of equipment for PMR and[…]
Plum prepared a study for a Fortune 500 consumer electronics, software and online services company on the app economy in Europe. The study estimated the size of the app economy, but also explored the (much greater) impact of apps use throughout the economy, estimating the benefits of app use in the transport, energy and health[…]
Today the European Commission published the findings of a study by Plum and Farncombe on broadcast-broadband convergence. The report considers three questions: How will audio-visual (AV) consumption in the European Union change over the next 15 years? How will broadcast-broadband services develop in that period? Is there merit in moving to a converged platform in[…]
Plum led a 12 month study, working with Farncombe, to assess the options for future use of UHF spectrum in the EU – with a focus on the case for and against a converged mobile/DTT platform. The study involved: Wide consultation with, and three workshops for, industry players A detailed assessment of how audio-visual services[…]
Plum produced a study on annual fees for mobile spectrum. The study considered the different types of annual fee, evaluated the metrics used for reporting and comparing fees and compared the level of spectrum fees across countries. This analysis was then used to make recommendations on best practice for setting spectrum fees. Regulators have different[…]
The final workshop for the study on the challenges and opportunities of broadcast-broadband convergence was held in Brussels on the 4th November 2014. The main aim of the workshop was to present the overall study findings and to give stakeholders an opportunity to comment. We would like to thank everyone who attended the workshop for[…]
Plum advised the Utilities Regulatory and Competition Authority of Bahamas on the revision of its spectrum fees schedule for licensed services. The main purpose was to ensure that the spectrum fee structure and fee levels would fulfil a suitable balance of objectives, including the optimal use of the radio spectrum, universal service and affordable access[…]
Vodafone’s August 2014 Policy Paper includes an article by Philippa Marks, Yi Shen Chan and Sarongrat Wongsaroj of Plum Consulting. The article, “Consequences of new spectrum assignment approaches for growth and jobs”, evaluates several recent proposals for spectrum assignment, and estimates the potential costs in terms of missed opportunities for growth and jobs. The Policy[…]
The second workshop for the study on the challenges and opportunities of broadcast-broadband convergence was held in Brussels on the 8th July 2014. The aim of the workshop was to present the preliminary findings by the study team and to seek stakeholders’ views and inputs. We would like to thank everyone who attended the workshop[…]