As smartphones and other devices drive up data traffic on wireless broadband networks, governments are placing greater emphasis on spectrum policy as an engine of wider economic development. In many ASEAN and South Asia countries, there is currently a 200 MHz shortfall in spectrum assigned for mobile services compared to countries in Europe and North[…]
Plum advised Vodafone India on spectrum value for the 1800MHz band in the context of a consultation by the TRAI on reserve prices for a forthcoming auction of the 900MHz and 1800MHz bands. Plum reviewed the approaches considered by the TRAI and then estimated values using econometric analysis and network cost modelling. The results of[…]
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[…]
The study identified key mechanisms resulting in unintended roaming of mobile devices to nearby neighbouring country cellular networks and proposed potential solutions in-line with international practices based on benchmarking. These solutions included potential mitigation measures as well as the outline of possible approaches to address poor signal coverage at coastal areas and within buildings, especially high[…]
Plum prepared a report appraising proposals from the Law Commission for a new Electronic Communications Code. This Code will provide the legal framework within which communications providers with code powers can acquire rights to install and operate electronic communications in, on, or over, land. Plum’s report shows how a small number of these proposals would[…]
The study identified technical constraints that would apply if LTE, HSPA+ and GSM‑R base stations were operating in adjacent spectrum in the 800 MHz band. As part of the study the key interference (sharing) mechanisms were identified as shown in red below: The co-existence analysis was based on the calculation of the effective interfering emission power[…]
Plum provided the GSMA with independent estimates of the economic value of eight major applications of spectrum. These applications included mobile services, wireless LANs, terrestrial broadcasting, and satellite broadcasting. The consumer surplus generated by these applications was estimated across the EU 27 member states in 2013 and 2023. In each case the methodology and assumptions[…]
Plum conducted a study for ETNO of developments since the last review of the telecommunications market in Europe in 2007 and their implications for the list of relevant markets susceptible to regulation. The study considered technology and market developments since the last review and anticipated to 2015 and beyond. The study also took into account[…]
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[…]
This report considered Ofcom’s proposals for the potential application of AIP to spectrum utilised for national terrestrial TV broadcasting. In its consultation on spectrum pricing for broadcasting, Ofcom stated that, where there are constraints on spectrum release, it does not expect “…the application of AIP to meet its core objective of securing the optimal use[…]