ITU: Big Data, ‘spectrum crunch’ and strategies to fund new network investment emerge as hottest issues for tech regulators

During the Global Symposium for Regulators, held by the ITU in Bahrain this year, the need for more radiofrequency spectrum to alleviate ‘spectrum crunch’ and support a growing array of wireless services was one issue where concepts around shared spectrum approaches stimulated vigorous debate, both during a pre-event workshop hosted by ITU’s Radiocommunication Bureau, and at a special session on spectrum licensing held on Wednesday 4 June. During an animated discussion, several speakers and delegates stressed the importance of reliable spectrum allocations that deliver return on investment for ICT players and service quality for users, urging regulators to be open to evolution while ensuring the protection of existing services.

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