UK SPF publish principles for the release of 26 GHz 5G pioneer band
Following a request from government officials the UK SPF organised workshops and discussions with the aim of creating high level principles on the release of the third 5G pioneer band at 26 Gigahertz (GHz). This relates to an EECC requirement for 1 x GHz of that spectrum to be released by Spring 2020.
The documents reflect the views of those who contributed who included representatives from all four UK Mobile Network Operators, Samsung and Qualcomm, as well as others with an interest. They therefore represent a broad industry view around the issue.
The two documents are:
- ‘A 7 point response to a DCMS request for industry advice on the high-level principles to be applied to the release of 5G pioneer band at 26 GHz’, and;
- ‘A report on the principles for the release of the 3rd 5G pioneer band at 26 GHz and shared access within the band.’ The report also describes a potential model for release of subsequent mobile bands above 26 GHz.
More work in this area needs to be done but for the moment the two main messages are:
- the need for Ofcom to release the 26 GHz band next year and
- to seize the opportunity to do so in line with your policy of promoting spectrum sharing innovation.
The report advances some particularly bold innovations that have the potential to make the UK a leader in 5G network data speeds beyond dense urban areas.
Sophie Greaves
Sophie Greaves
Sophie Greaves is Head of Programme for Communications Infrastructure and Services at techUK, and oversees the UK Spectrum Policy Forum.
Sophie was promoted to Head having been Programme Manager for Communications Infrastructure and Services, leading techUK's telecoms activities, engagement and policy development. Previously, Sophie was Programme Assistant across a variety of areas including the Broadband Stakeholder Group, Central Government, Financial Services and Communications Infrastructure programmes.
Prior to joining techUK, Sophie completed a masters in Film Studies at University College London; her dissertation examined US telecoms policy relating to net neutrality and content distribution.
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Jaynesh Patel
Jaynesh Patel
Jaynesh Patel is Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, leading the Communications Infrastructure and Services Programme at techUK and overseeing the UK Spectrum Policy Forum.
Jaynesh has extensive experience in the sector, having worked for CityFibre (a full fibre broadband company) and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) on digital infrastructure policy. Most recently Jaynesh led on policy and public affairs in the UK and Ireland for ChargePoint (an EV charging network).
Prior to this Jaynesh worked in the Cabinet Office for more than five years, including over two years at the Government Digital Service (GDS) supporting the digital transformation of UK Government.
Jaynesh has a BSc (Hons) in Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE).
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Tales Gaspar
Tales Gaspar
Tales has a background in law and economics, with previous experience in the regulation of new technologies and infrastructure.
In the UK and Europe, he offered consultancy on intellectual property rights of cellular and IoT technologies and on the regulatory procedures at the ITU as a Global Fellow at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI).
Tales has an LL.M in Law and Business by the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) and an MSc in Regulation at the London School of Economics, with a specialization in Government and Law.
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Matthew Wild
Matthew Wild
Matthew joined techUK in August 2023 as a Programme Assistant.
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