This paper discusses a new approach to spectrum sharing being developed in Europe and the USA. To date sharing of bands has been undertaken on a hierarchical basis with the incumbent use having priority over new uses. This does not provide some potential new users, and in particular wireless broadband operators, with the quality of[…]
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[…]
This study, commissioned by Huawei, provides an independent assessment of the economic benefits that would arise through use of C-Band spectrum (3600-4200 MHz) for mobile broadband services in the UK. Mobile broadband traffic in the UK is forecast to grow rapidly over the next 10-15 years. It is possible that the UK may face a[…]
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[…]