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Spectrum Policy Podcast

By: PolicyTracker
  • Summary

  • What is spectrum policy? Why do we need it? How is it used? Spectrum policy is about managing the use of the airwaves by mobile phones, satellites and a huge range of other devices ranging from radio telescopes to garage door openers. How can we ensure that all these users get access to the spectrum while bringing the maximum benefits to society? This podcast brings together experts from engineering, economics and policy-making to discuss current issues. It is brought to you by PolicyTracker, which produces a newsletter, research and training courses on spectrum management.
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Episodes
  • WRC-23 Special - How is the ITU defining 6G? (feat. Dean Bubley)
    Feb 20 2024

    Just ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference, the ITU approved its IMT-2030 framework. IMT-2030, more commonly known as 6G is the next generation of mobile communications standard.


    Using this document as a guide, we speak to outspoken consultant Dean Bubley about 6G and what it may become. Bubley touches on the importance and challenges of indoor connectivity, the prospect of sub-THz spectrum and the three potential paths that 6G development may follow.

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    26 mins
  • WRC-23 Special – What were the key transport-related decisions?
    Feb 6 2024

    In the third episode of our special series on the World Radio Conference, Access Partnership's Senior Engineering Manager Tural Aliyev explains what impact the some of the key transport-related WRC-23 decisions will have on the transport industry.

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    22 mins
  • Prof. William Webb on his new book "Emperor Ofcom’s New Clothes"
    Jan 17 2024

    Nearly 20 years ago UK regulator Ofcom adopted the approach that relying on free market forces is the best way to manage spectrum assets and ensure efficient use. Professor William Webb, who at the time was the director of Technology resources at Ofcom was deeply involved in setting this new course for spectrum policymaking.


    Today, 20 years later, Webb together with Professor Stephen Temple has taken an axe to this strategy in their new book. In this episode of our podcast, Webb discusses his new book with journalist Richard Haas and explains why it is so critical of the free market spectrum policy policies.

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    55 mins

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