A good and accurate analysis of how the mobile industry has lied to us about 5G. The same is now happening with 6G!
read moreCOMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2025/105 of 22 January 2025 2025/105 (9) The Commission, in its Communication of 26 September 2012 to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions (5), recognised cultural and creative industries as one of Europe’s most dynamic economic sectors and an essential…
read moreIn December 2024, the EU got a new Commission. Henna Virkkunen is now responsible for frequencies and spectrum. “SOS – Save Our Spectrum” contacted the Commissioner directly. Virrkunen has now given assurances that she recognizes the crucial role that the sub-700 MHz band plays in Europe’s cultural ecosystem. The EU “recognizes the valuable contribution that…
read moreA frequency alliance has now also been formed in North America. This includes broadcasting and the culture/event industry. Like the alliances in Germany and Austria. Good luck to our colleagues in Canada, the USA and Mexico! https://nabanet.com/announcing-the-north-american-spectrum-alliance/ The Mission of the Spectrum Alliance: https://nabanet.com/naspa/
read moreUK Music, the collective voice of the UK music industry, has released its annual economic report, This is Music 2024. The report outlines the huge economic contribution the UK music industry makes to the economy. It was a stellar year for live music with artists such as Beyoncé, Burna Boy, Harry Styles, Blur, and Pink,…
read moreIt has been a longstanding tradition to start the New Year by extending all kinds of wishes. In the realm of culture, how not to wish that the festivals of the summer 2025 will stay, or possibly improve, the course of last summer? The just published provisional accounts building on a recent survey taken by…
read moreThe new state government in Thuringia will campaign for cultural frequencies. This is stated by the political parties CDU, BSW and SPD in their – so called – “coalition agreement”. It states (page 103): “We also recognize the increasing demand for frequencies for the cultural as well as event industry and are committed to providing…
read moreThis was announced today by the French regulator ANFR: “Nearly 1,300 appointments were made to check nearly 46,000 items of wireless equipment. In all, more than 54,000 tags were affixed to this equipment, such as the wireless microphones used by journalists commenting on the events or artists performing at the ceremonies.” https://www.anfr.fr/liste-actualites/actualite/jeux-olympiques-et-paralympiques-lanfr-a-sorti-le-grand-jeu
read moreAs editor of “Spectrum Insights Africa,” what do you want to achieve? “We believe that a meaningful dialogue is essential to ensuring adequate spectrum for PMSE and Digital Terrestrial Television. My goal is to lead the discussion around spectrum management, regulation, and innovation in Africa. I want to bridge the gap between the technical…
read moreWe would like to inform you that the RSPG Subgroup on Sub-700 MHz band has published Questionnaire on the prospects for the use of the 470-694 MHz band. If you wish to contribute, please consult the RSPG website for more information. Please download the Excel form to respond to the questionnaire. The deadline for contributions…
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