Spectrum Policy Podcast

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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.

  1. 3月24日

    The future of auctions

    With the new Digital Networks Act and progress being made towards 6G and satellite services, what does the future hold for spectrum auctions? In this podcast, Richard Marsden, Managing Director at NERA Economic Consulting, speaks to PolicyTracker journalist Camilla Mina about what auctions will look like in a few years. Since 1999, Marsden has worked on advising buyers or sellers on format designs and bid strategy in more than a 100 auctions in 30 different countries.  More on the subject is available through our ⁠spectrum research service.

    32 分鐘

  2. 3月4日

    Iris² and the European Space Programme

    Direct-to-device (D2D) is the hot topic in the world of satellite regulation today. In areas without terrestrial coverage, a handset could connect to a Leo satellite directly to send messages and make calls - with companies such as Starlink and Amazon Leo launching hundreds of satellites to develop this service. PolicyTracker Journalist Cameron Hill speaks to European Commission Spectrum Manager, Dominic Hayes, about the EU's counter-proposal: Iris². Promising a secure and sovereign network for governmental services facilitated through satellite - can Iris² be an alternative for Europe? More on the subject is available through our spectrum research service.

    32 分鐘

  3. 2月13日

    Decoding the EU's Digital Networks Act

    The EU Parliament and Council are currently discussing the Commission's Digital Network Act. It's a proposal for some significant changes to the European telco market and its spectrum governance. PolicyTracker's news editor, Laura Sear, speaks to Amit Nagpal, partner at Aetha Consulting, about the draft act. They discuss the details and possible impact of some key proposals, including perpetual licences, a Commission-led auction scrutiny board, EU-wide satellite licences, and the overhaul of spectrum policy advisory bodies. More on the subject in our EU Spectrum Policy Dossier.

    38 分鐘

  4. 1月5日

    WRC-27's Three Biggest Agenda Items

    PolicyTracker journalists Cameron Hill and Laura Sear discuss the three most pressing and controversial issues in the long run-up to WRC-27. They tackle unauthorised satellite transmissions, new IMT bands and the topic of MSS in IMT bands - as well as introducing WRC-27 and explaining its processes.

    26 分鐘

  5. 2025/11/21

    GNSS vulnerabilities explained

    PolicyTracker journalist Camilla Mina speaks to Logan Scott, independent consultant and expert in Position, Navigation and Timing about GNSS interferences and its current challenges. They discuss jamming and spoofing but also interferences from other services and ways to mitigate them.

    28 分鐘

  6. 2025/09/18

    The real difference between MVNOs and MNOs

    PolicyTracker journalist Richard Haas speaks to Cameron Hill, the lead author of a new white paper by SignalTracker which considers how the performance of MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) differs from their parent networks. They explore the performance differences between MVNOs and their parent networks, uncovering insights into download speeds, reliability, and the value proposition for consumers.

    26 分鐘

  7. 2025/08/28

    Wi-Fi Alliance CEO on the impact of the "Big Beautiful Bill" on the Wi-Fi industry

    The "Big Beautiful Bill", which sets out the budget for the US government and various other policies, was signed into law on July 4th. It mandates the FCC to auction 800 MHz of spectrum and has sparked concerns within the Wi-Fi industry due to the lack of explicit protections for Wi-Fi. PolicyTracker Journalist Richard Haas speaks to Wi-Fi Alliance CEO Kevin Robinson about its impact and potential risk to the Wi-Fi industry.

    32 分鐘

  8. 2025/07/10

    What does spectrum policy have to do with freedom of speech?

    We speak to Raquel Renno Nunes, who's a Programme Officer for Human Rights' advocacy group Article 19, and has been monitoring ITU discussions.

    47 分鐘
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簡介

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.

資訊

  • 創作者
    PolicyTracker
  • 活躍年代
    2023年 - 2026年
  • 集數
    37
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜
  • 版權
    © PolicyTracker
  • 節目網站
    Spectrum Policy Podcast