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26 GHz – A radical approach to licensing in higher frequencies to increase spectrum efficiency
A new study carried out by Real Wireless on behalf of the UK Spectrum Policy Forum (UK SPF) proposes a radical approach to licensing the 26 GHz band. The report proposes a hybrid licensing approach i.e. exclusive access to MNOs with some flexibility to share in the...
Press release: New approach to spectrum licensing in the 26 GHz band
Real Wireless report for the UK Spectrum Policy Forum on a new approach to spectrum licensing in the 26 GHz band A new licensing model for the 26 GHz band to drive innovation and support digital transformation of industry. The UK’s Spectrum Policy Forum (SPF) today...
Predicting 2021 Trends: Connectivity Insight from Real Wireless
Every year, we see new opportunities and challenges for the wireless industry, and 2020 was certainly no exception to that. With the year that no-one saw coming firmly behind us, it's time to look forward once again. On 21 January, we held our second free-to-attend...
21st Century Santa
At Real Wireless, we’re known for our world-class consultancy and expertise in all things wireless and connectivity. It was ‘snow’ surprise therefore when we were asked to deliver recommendations on how to use wireless technology to modernise a toy production facility...
Rail connectivity: don’t reinvent the wheel
Why should we improve wireless connectivity along transport corridors? And how? The answer to the first question isn’t difficult. Good connectivity is no longer a selling point; it’s an expectation. End users don’t know the complexities involved in guaranteeing a...
We’re back to talking HetNets
Users buy experiences. And in today’s continually connected world, connectivity is an experience we seek out and cannot do without. We want instant access to online information and services, whether at home, out and about or on the move. Connectivity is increasingly...
Making the case for 26 GHz
As some of you know, Real Wireless has had some excellent news in the past few days. The UK’s Spectrum Policy Forum (SPF) has awarded its 26 GHz study contract to the Real Wireless team. This is an enormous vote of confidence in our abilities, in particular because it...
It’s a successful spectrum auction model. So why is it not being widely imitated?
The latest Austrian 5G spectrum auction is over. Austria’s Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR) achieved its aim of offering a pricing model that attracted investment and a high level of increased coverage commitment from the mobile...
Hard Times, Smart Investments
The ongoing pandemic has been just one of the drivers for smarter, safer and more digitally integrated cities. But smart cities, like bricks and mortar cities, need foundations and investment. The enabling environment for smart city development is offered by...