In this report for Axiata Group Berhad, Plum examines the state of current spectrum assignments and future spectrum plans across different regions, and highlights the issues and challenges facing countries in ASEAN and South Asia. We find that there is currently a shortfall of around 200 MHz assigned for mobile services in many middle and[…]
In this report for Axiata Group Berhad, Plum examined the state of current spectrum assignments and future spectrum plans across different regions, and highlighted the issues and challenges facing countries in ASEAN and South Asia. Plum found that there was a shortfall of around 200 MHz assigned for mobile services in many middle and low[…]
This report, for the NCC, recommended reserve prices for the 700 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz and 2600 MHz band auctions in Taiwan. Plum used a combination of international benchmarking analysis, cost reduction modelling and full enterprise value modelling to provide indications of spectrum value. This provided a range of estimates of spectrum[…]
Plum and Aegis advised the Media Development Authority of Singapore on the development of a Code of Practice for TV broadcast standards. The study included a review of international standards and regulations for broadcast TV services across different distribution mechanisms including terrestrial broadcasting, cable, IPTV and over-the-top (OTT). A consultation with stakeholders was also conducted.[…]
Plum and Farncombe prepared a practical guide to digital switchover to supplement the information already published by the ITU and others. The guide focuses on a set of practical measures that anyone undertaking switch over / switch off must address, drawing on best practice from around the world.
Plum evaluated alternative harmonised band plans, 2×40 MHz versus 2×30 MHz, for the 700 MHz band for the ITU-R Region 1. The study looks at the economic issues to inform the GSMA regarding the best candidate from these two band plans. The study focusses on the costs and benefits from an operator perspective as well as[…]
In Europe, the 1.4 GHz band (i.e. 1452-1492 MHz) is being harmonized for a mobile supplemental downlink (SDL). It is possible that we will see harmonized use of the 1.4 GHz band for a SDL across European countries partially from 2013 and fully from 2015. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region could also[…]
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 the Middle East and North Africa region.
Plum prepared a paper for Vodafone assessing the potential consequences of different spectrum assignment approaches being considered in sub-Saharan Africa. In particular the paper discusses three case studies: Kenya, where a single, monopoly wholesale LTE network based on a public private partnership (PPP) model was being considered by the Government Ghana, where incumbent operators were[…]
Plum used its spectrum auction database to provide a mobile industry client with analysis of spectrum auction results since 2010. This project covered the 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz and 2500 MHz bands across the world.