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Making the case for 26 GHz

by Dr Abhaya Sumanasena | Oct 29, 2020 | 5G, Use case

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?

by Oliver Bosshard | Nov 30, 2020 | 5G, Towerco, Transport, Use case

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...

MoD spectrum auction — business as usual or time for new entrants?

by Saul Friedner | Nov 13, 2015 | Real Wireless blog, Uncategorised

The recently announced MoD spectrum auction is the culmination of 10 years’ work, numerous reports and even more consultations — some of which I’ve been fortunate enough to be involved with. It’s taken a lot of effort to get to this point and, as one of the first...

How indefinite spectrum licences will encourage innovation and investment

by Oliver Bosshard | Nov 4, 2015 | Real Wireless blog, Uncategorised

Back in November 2000, Ofcom held a spectrum auction of 28 GHz Broadband Fixed Wireless Access (BFWA) licences, which were sold on a 15-year fixed-term basis. During the first few years of these licence terms, some operators invested heavily into 28 GHz hardware and...

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21st Century Santa

by Julie Bradford | Dec 16, 2020

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

by Oliver Bosshard | Nov 30, 2020

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...

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