GSMA highlights importance of spectrum to the future of the Asia Pacific ICT sector

The GSMA attended the Asia Pacific Telecommunity’s (APT’s) ICT Ministerial Meeting in September which focused on developing the region’s ICT sector. The GSMA outlined the importance of spectrum harmonisation to the region’s future by enabling low cost devices to lower the barrier to entry for mobile broadband as well as encouraging roaming. This message was included in the ministerial statement outlining their aspirations for the next four to five years.