22 regulatory bodies from around the world are being represented at this week’s conference in London London, United Kingdom, 2 May 2018: The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) Global Summit 2018 began this morning with opening keynotes from representatives from the UK House of Lords, Ofcom, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Microsoft. Each representative summarised the importance of open communication on modern and innovative spectrum management methodologies, including dynamically shared and license exempt operations. Philip Marnick, Spectrum Group Director at Ofcom commented: “Managing spectrum efficiently is crucial to improving how…
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Dynamic Spectrum Alliance congratulates the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa for publishing its TV White Space regulations
Official response and comment from the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Johannesburg, South Africa, 11 April 2018: The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) congratulates the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) for publishing its regulations on the use of Television White Space (TVWS). Marking a huge step forward for South Africa in enabling affordable broadband through dynamic spectrum access technologies, the achievement highlights the progress in the adoption of TVWS regulations around the world. TVWS technologies use unused or unassigned spectrum in the UHF and VHF bands and operate on a secondary…
Read MoreOfcom and the European Commission confirmed to speak at Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Global Summit 2018
London, UK, 15 March 2018: Ofcom, the European Commission (EC), and the EC’s Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) are the latest in a host of regulators and policymakers who are set to converge in London for the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance’s Sixth Annual Global Summit (May 1-3, 2018). The announcement of UK regulator Ofcom comes shortly after the DSA’s recent submission in support of Ofcom’s Proposed Annual Plan 2018/2019, including the high-level goal to secure standards and improve quality for shared access in 3.8 to 4.2 GHz and to make sufficient…
Read MoreSpeakers announced for the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Global Summit 2018 as Europe prepares for 5G trials
Speakers confirmed from the UK Ministry of Defence, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Whitespace UK London, UK, 19 February 2018: As a plethora of 5G network trials are being announced across Europe, the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) has released the preliminary agenda and speakers list for its Sixth Annual Global Summit (May 1-3, 2018). Held in Europe for the first time since its inception, the Summit will explore a range of topics from universal affordable connectivity to 6GHz for broadband services, and millimetre wave bands. The Global Summit agenda will…
Read MoreThe Dynamic Spectrum Alliance urges the FCC to re-evaluate changes to the CBRS band rules
Official comments from the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Washington D.C, USA, 12 February 2018: The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) has expressed concern to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that changes to the Priority Access License (PAL) and other rules, first requested by petitioners and now proposed by the Commission, are both unnecessary and counterproductive to enabling the fullest use of the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band. Replying to the FCC’s request for petitions for rulemaking on the CBRS rules, the DSA urged that the proposed changes will harm the significant…
Read MoreDynamic Spectrum Alliance welcomes the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago’s TV White Space Framework
Official response and comment from the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Trinidad and Tobago, 6 February 2018: The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) has congratulated the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago for publishing the Authorisation Framework for the Accommodation of White Space Radiocommunications Devices. After receiving expressions of interest for the use of White Space devices across the country, the Authority has outlined the technical and operational rules for their deployment. This marks a huge step forward for Trinidad and Tobago and will enable its people to benefit from White Space technology…
Read MoreThe Dynamic Spectrum Alliance urges legislators to maximise connectivity through the European Electronic Communications Code
Official comments from the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance London, UK, 22 November 2017: The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) is calling for legislators to safeguard important provisions on the sharing and management of spectrum within the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC). In a position paper posted today, the DSA has urged the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament to ensure that the valuable resource of spectrum is being put to the best and most efficient uses to extend Internet connectivity for European citizens. Commenting as the two EU institutions reach the…
Read MoreThe Dynamic Spectrum Alliance supports the European Commission’s European Electronic Communications Code
Official comments from the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Brussels, Belgium, 27 June 2017: The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) welcomes the European Commission’s proposed European Electronic Communications Code (EECC) and has suggested recommendations to ensure the Code’s spectrum provisions extend connectivity for Europe’s citizens now and in the future. The EECC is part of the European Commission’s plans for improved connectivity in Europe through Wi-Fi, 5G, and high-speed Gigabit broadband capable of supporting upcoming technologies and bandwidth-hungry applications. However, these applications require sufficient spectrum to function in the first instance. The DSA…
Read MoreDynamic Spectrum Alliance Global Summit 2017 Successfully Concludes Following Discussion on Investment in Broadband Infrastructure
Europe announced as the location for the sixth Annual Global Summit taking place in 2018 Cape Town, South Africa, 12 May 2017: Establishing regulatory frameworks for enabling investment in broadband infrastructure across Africa was the key discussion as the fifth annual Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) Global Summit 2017 concluded yesterday in Cape Town, South Africa. The three-day event brought together representatives from five continents and 21 countries around the world, including policy makers, regulators, academia, and public and private sector representatives with first-hand experience developing and implementing a range of…
Read MoreDynamic Spectrum Alliance Awards Recognise Innovations in Dynamic Spectrum Access
Six prestigious awards were presented to Agencia Nacional del Espectro (ANE), Mawingu Networks, Brightwave, Microsoft and the University of Strathclyde Cape Town, South Africa, 11 May 2017: Six individuals and organisations have been recognised in the first ever Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) Awards Ceremony. Taking place during a gala dinner at the DSA’s Annual Global Summit in Cape Town, South Africa (May 9-11), the achievements of Agencia Nacional del Espectro (ANE), Mawingu Networks, Brightwave, Microsoft and the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, were recognised and celebrated for their efforts in furthering…
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