Belgian regulator BIPT awarded temporary 5G licences in the 3600-3800 MHz band to five operators. Orange Belgium, Telenet Group, Cegeka, Entropia Investments and Proximus will get 40 MHz spectrum each. The provisional 5G licences shall be valid until an auction is organised.
Open Nettest Experts Exchange with focus on 5G
Martes Specure is aware of the challenges 5G networks pose on adapting of QoS measurement tools. Therefore the company organized the Open Nettest Experts Exchange on 25 June 2020. More than 40 participants from 17 countries discussed topics related to 5G readiness, high-speed measurements and complaint management.
Finland: Implementation and execution of a spectrum auction of 26GHz (2019-2020)
The project aimed to deliver a frequency auction of three blocks in the 26GHz band. The auction format was based on a modified version of an SMRA auction format. The project started in late 2019 and the live auction took place in June 2020. The project had been delivered as a consortium of Specure and … Read more
Save the Date: Thursday 25 June 2020
Please take a note of the upcoming 2020 Open Nettest Expert Exchange. This virtual conference will take place on 25th of June 2020 in the forenoon. Taking advantage of the online format, a range of topics will be discussed and presented, including: Lessons learned: Marketing campaigns for crowdsourcing measurement tools 5G and the new generation of … Read more
Portugal: Consulting to a multi-band spectrum auction (2019-2020)
Specure was involved in the consultation related to the preparation of a frequency auction of the 450 MHz, 700 MHz, 900 MHz, 1500 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz (TDD), 2600 MHz, 3.6 GHz and 26 GHz bands in Portugal. The project consisted of several milestones, including two on-site workshops, several telephone consultations and written recommendations … Read more
European internet proves Corona-resistant
The Corona-crisis underlined the significance of connectivity. Europe feared a collapse of broadband networks due to a significant traffic increase. Despite that, the networks withstood the load. The recently published internet capacity report by the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) proves that, too.
Slovakia launches 5G auction in the 700 MHz band
On the last day of March, the Slovak regulator published a call for participants in a 5G spectrum auction. Besides the 2×30 MHz in the 700 MHz – a pioneer band for 5G networks – the regulator will distribute also some unused spectrum in the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz band. Applicants can submit their offers by 25 May 2020.
New monitoring tool for regulators
Now that the Berec NN Tool project is over, there has never been a better time to implement a new, modern monitoring tool.
Our modular platform Open Nettest meets the requirements of ITU, ETSI and Berec. It is also compatible with the new Berec Net Neutrality Tool. Open Nettest includes the consumer crowdsourcing apps, hardware probes for measuring of fixed-line and mobile broadband internet, public portal and a new regulatory reporting portal. Our team of highly trained specialists provide regular monthly services to our regulatory customers. Currently, more than 10 European National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) rely on Specure’s services. We also invest significant resources to improve the platform on regular basis.