Archive November, 2021 IMDA awards provisional 2.1 GHz spectrum licences April, 2021 Completion of the UK award of 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz spectrum Completion of the 1500 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz spectrum auction in Denmark January, 2021 Swedish auction of spectrum in 2.3 and 3.5 GHz ends with four winners September, 2020 Second Austrian 5G auction ends with prospect of substantial improvements in coverage August, 2020 Norwegian 2020 aquaculture capacity auction raises NOK 6 billion July, 2020 Dutch multiband auction raises EUR 1.23bn Luxembourg 5G auction finishes with four winners May, 2020 Nkom completes its auction of fixed link microwave bands at 10 GHz, 13 GHz, 18 GHz, 23 GHz, 28 GHz, 32 GHz and 38 GHz December, 2019 Austrian regulator publishes documentation for 700, 1500 and 2100 MHz auction July, 2019 Dutch Parliament publishes DotEcon recommendation on auction design June, 2019 First 5G auction in Norway completed April, 2019 Danish 700 MHz, 900 MHz and 2.3 GHz auction ended March, 2019 Austrian 3.4 – 3.8 GHz auction complete February, 2019 Swiss mobile frequency auction finished December, 2018 Ofcom publishes 5G proposals RTR consults on auction and product design for the award of spectrum in the 700 Mhz, 1500 Mhz and 2100 MHz bands ComReg publishes DotEcon report on coverage obligations Swedish 700 MHz auction produces two winners September, 2018 TKK launches auction process for 3.4 – 3.8 GHz spectrum in Austria ComCom publishes documents for next Swiss multi-band auction June, 2018 Danish Energy Agency publishes auction rules for 700 MHz, 900 MHz and 2300 MHz award Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) publishes DotEcon report evaluating the impact of recent CA98 cases. ComReg publishes results for 26 GHz award May, 2018 Deployment of FTTP in rural Northern Ireland April, 2018 Ofcom publishes results of its 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz auction ComReg publishes draft IM for 26 GHz award March, 2018 BEREC publishes DotEcon-Axon report on implications of 5G deployment on future business models Public consultation for the Danish award of spectrum in the 700 MHz, 900 MHz and 2300 MHz bands Ofcom confirms list of bidders for upcoming 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz award February, 2018 Public consultation for the Norwegian award of spectrum in the 6 GHz, 8 GHz, low 10 GHz, high 10 GHz, 13 GHz, 18 GHz, 23 GHz, 28 GHz and 38 GHz bands RTR publishes consultation document for 5G auction January, 2018 Ofcom publishes the Auction Regulations for the 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz spectrum award BBC publishes findings of a review into R&D activity October, 2017 Webinar on Irish 3.6 GHz auction ComReg launches consultation on 26 GHz award August, 2017 ComReg launches consultation on its review of Non-Geographic Numbers CAT overturns Ofcom’s dark fibre proposals July, 2017 RTR launches consultation for 3.4 – 3.8 GHz award June, 2017 European Commission publishes report on zero-rating DotEcon to support the DEA with upcoming 700 MHz, 900 MHz and 2300 MHz award May, 2017 Nkom announces 900 MHz auction results ComReg publishes results for 3.6 GHz auction February, 2017 NZ Commerce Commission blocks Sky-Vodafone merger November, 2016 Dan Maldoom talks about auctions on BBC Radio 4’s “The Bottom Line” September, 2016 The Danish 1800 MHz auction has ended August, 2016 ComReg publishes the Information Memorandum for the Irish 3.6GHz spectrum award DotEcon report about access regulation and NGA investment published July, 2016 DotEcon assisting ComReg with its Strategic Review of Non-Geographic Numbers DotEcon supports BT in its appeal of Ofcom’s Business Connectivity Market Review Statement Final auction documents of Danish 1800MHz auction published PTS publishes auction documents for 700MHz auction May, 2016 Danish Energy Agency publishes draft documents for 1800MHz award March, 2016 DotEcon supports BT in its appeal of Ofcom’s APCCs Determination January, 2016 SEM Committee publishes auction design consultation for system services December, 2015 CCS publishes DotEcon report on the impact of e-commerce November, 2015 Ofcom publishes draft Regulations for the UK 2.3GHz and 3.4GHz spectrum auction October, 2015 DotEcon presents at ITU forum in Kuala Lumpur September, 2015 Ofcom statement on Annual Licence Fees for 900MHz and 1800MHz spectrum DotEcon considers the impact of Ofcom’s proposed price controls on legacy services DotEcon supports BT in its response to Ofcom’s Business Connectivity Market Review DotEcon welcomes Gabriela Galvano as Associate June, 2015 CMA publishes DotEcon and Analysys Mason study on the commercial use of consumer data DotEcon awarded contract to implement UK 2.3GHz and 3.4GHz spectrum auction March, 2015 CMA publishes DotEcon evaluation of OFT market study on the commercial use of public information DotEcon to support Nkom in the upcoming 900MHz spectrum award February, 2015 DotEcon commissioned by the CMA to research the commercial use of consumer data IPO publishes report on approaches to tackle online copyright infringement November, 2014 Twenty years of spectrum auctions Ofcom consultation for the award of spectrum in the 2.3GHz and 3.4GHz bands DotEcon speaks at Spectrum Futures Conference in Singapore October, 2014 Dutch court upholds outcome of multiband auction ComReg publishes first consultation in new spectrum award September, 2014 DotEcon commissioned by the CMA to evaluate OFT CUPI study – stakeholder input wanted August, 2014 Ofcom publishes new consultation on annual licence fees for 900MHz and 1800MHz spectrum July, 2014 Supreme Court decides on BT ladder pricing April, 2014 AKOS announces results of spectrum auction February, 2014 Court of Appeal finds the CAT erred in law in its Sky Sports Judgment DotEcon awarded contract to design UK 2.3GHz/3.4GHz auction Indian 900MHz and 1800MHz auction concludes with seven winners January, 2014 APEK publishes tender documentation for multi-band award December, 2013 Norwegian multiband auction concludes: Final result published by NPT APEK publishes revised draft Information Memorandum for multi-band award Norwegian multiband auction allocation stage concludes: winners announced by NPT November, 2013 Competition Appeal Tribunal dismisses the appeal of Colt Technology Services on all Grounds DotEcon supports BT in its appeal of Ofcom’s Ethernet Determination NPT publishes rules for the multi-band auction October, 2013 Austrian multi-band auction raises €2,014m Colt Technology Services and BT await decision from the Competition Appeals Tribunal DotEcon conducts evaluation of UK capacity auction proposals to energy generator Ofcom publishes ALF consultation APEK publishes multi-band auction rules September, 2013 DotEcon provides evaluation of UK CfD award proposals to green energy generator APEK publishes draft Information Memorandum for multi-band award Ireland consults on award of unassigned 1800MHz spectrum usage rights NPT publishes reserve prices for multi-band auction August, 2013 NPT consults on multi-band auction rules and spectrum licence conditions July, 2013 DotEcon reviews carbon emissions markets for New Zealand Department for the Environment June, 2013 DotEcon to advise on Slovenian multi-band auction DotEcon to advise on Norwegian multi-band auction April, 2013 New research making use of DotEcon’s Spectrum Awards Database March, 2013 Court of Appeal rejects Everything Everywhere appeal of CAT decision on MTRs Ofcom announces final results of the UK 4G auction February, 2013 Ofcom announces winners of UK 4G auction January, 2013 DotEcon advise on the design of a mechanism for auctioning emissions rights December, 2012 Dutch Multiband Auction completed Competition Commission issues statement on Yellow Pages undertakings November, 2012 Ofcom consumer choice research Irish multi-band Auction completed Ofcom proposes significant changes in BCMR Ofcom finalises reserve prices for the 4G auction CAT publishes full judgement on Pay-TV appeals October, 2012 Research based on DotEcon’s Spectrum Awards Database looks at link between award type and 3G diffusion DotEcon presents ITU Broadband Report at Global Symposium for Regulators August, 2012 Fibre to the Home Council Europe publishes DotEcon report Competition Appeal Tribunal upheld Sky’s appeal of Ofcom’s pay TV decision Competition Commission U-turn on Movies on Pay TV Investigation July, 2012 UK telecoms regulator publishes statement on 4G auction Court of Appeal overturns CAT judgement on 080 and 0845/0870 termination charges Ofcom publishes proposal for leased lines charge control June, 2012 Danish 800MHz auction completed CAT grants Everything Everywhere permission to appeal judgement on mobile call termination May, 2012 Irish telecoms regulator publishes its spectrum award plans Competition Commission revised provisional findings in movies on pay TV market investigation CAT Judgement on mobile termination rates March, 2012 European Commission public procurement guides Danish Business Authority publishes final auction documents for 800MHz award Wholesale ISDN charge control Ireland’s telecoms regulator publishes its Decision on multi-band spectrum auction February, 2012 DotEcon present report at the World Mobile Congress Civil Aviation Authority market power assessment Ofcom update on 080,0845 and 0870 determination Swiss auction of mobile frequencies successfully completed European Parliament approves first Radio Spectrum Policy Programme Competition Commission finds Ofcom did not err in adopting pure LRIC cost standard for mobile call termination New entrant wins spectrum in Hong Kong’s 2.3GHz auction January, 2012 UK’s Ofcom launches its second consultation on 800MHz/2.6GHz spectrum award Rules and timeline for Dutch multiband auction published December, 2011 Bundeskartellamt clears cable merger subject to conditions Industry presentation for the Danish 800MHz spectrum award November, 2011 Belgian 4G auction finished after four rounds of bidding Competition Commission proposes further remedies in pay TV movies investigation ACMA seeks informal feedback on lot configurations for upcoming 700MHz/2.5GHz auction Danish 800MHz auction consultation launched Spanish auction for the award of licences in the 900MHz and 2.6GHz bands ended CAT refers price control issues in BT’s appeal against wholesale broadband access charge control to Competition Commission October, 2011 ComReg publishes a draft Information Memorandum for a proposed multi-band spectrum award BEREC snapshots of mobile termination rates BEREC report on NGA Recommendation CAT Order following judgement on 080 and 0845/0870 termination charges appeals Ofcom announces new round of consultation for the combined award of the 800MHz and 2.6GHz spectrum bands BAKOM reviews applications for participation in multi-band auction August, 2011 Competition Commission provisional findings in movies on pay TV market investigation July, 2011 Spanish auction for radio spectrum in the 800MHz, 900MHz and 2.6GHz bands ends after 166 rounds June, 2011 Ofcom decision on wholesale mobile voice call termination May, 2011 Competition Commission investigation into movies on pay TV UK Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy regulations April, 2011 Competition Commission investigation into Payment Protection Insurance Ofcom proposals for charge controls on Openreach with respect to ISDN30 DotEcon publishes new paper on the strength of merchant constraints on interchange fees DotEcon receives Queen’s Award for Innovation for online auctions BIPT hosts Industry Presentation for the forthcoming 3G and 4G awards in Belgium March, 2011 DotEcon concludes advisory work for bank on PPI investigation UK Ofcom publishes consultation on planned 4G spectrum auction DotEcon runs workshop at the Telecoms Regulatory Forum February, 2011 DotEcon’s Spectrum Awards Database data features in EUI Working Papers Reform of public procurement law January, 2011 Ryanair and minority interests New guidance on local media assessments DotEcon wins new contract for Ofcom, the UK telecoms regulator December, 2010 ComReg publishes consultation on a ‘big spectrum auction’ Wanadoo and margin squeeze New health regulator with concurrent competition powers DotEcon concludes assignment for ACMA November, 2010 Ofcom sets out timetable for a ‘big auction’ in the UK Details published of upcoming spectrum auction in Switzerland Radio waves to be awarded for wireless broadband by 2013 September, 2010 ComReg publishes a consultation on proposals for a multi-band auction ComReg publishes a consultation on proposals for a multi-band auction August, 2010 Ofcom publishes DotEcon report on potential consumer benefits of local media mergers July, 2010 DotEcon wins new contract for OFCOM, the Swiss telecoms regulator June, 2010 DotEcon assists Openreach in response to Ofcom’s “Review of retail and wholesale ISDN30 markets” DotEcon runs spectrum auction workshop at the European Spectrum Management Conference DotEcon publishes new discussion paper on 2.6GHz spectrum awards India BWA auction finishes May, 2010 DotEcon designs and implements the Indian 3G auction India 3G auction finishes Winners of frequencies in the Danish 2.5GHz auction announced Start of the Indian BWA auction April, 2010 Netherlands – 2.6GHz for 2.6 million euros Details published of upcoming 2.6GHz auction in Austria Start of the Dutch 2.6GHz auction ANACOM concludes BWA auction March, 2010 OFT publishes DotEcon report on the competition effects of minority interests OFT publishes DotEcon evaluation report of 2003 Retail Pharmacies Market Study DotEcon’s Spectrum Awards Database now includes recent wave of spectrum auctions DotEcon completes report on minority interests February, 2010 Government of India issues a Notice Inviting Applications for permission to bid in the auctions of 3G and BWA spectrum DotEcon consultant seconded to OFCOM National IT and Telecom Agency of Denmark publishes Information Memorandum for 2.5GHz and 2010MHz auction January, 2010 DotEcon to advise Croation Post and Electronic Communications Agency December, 2009 ComReg publishes a new consultation on an award process for new 900MHz licences New book on Transport policy, co-authored by Christian Koboldt now available Competition Commission PPI Remittal Mock auction for 2.6GHz auction in the Netherlands Digital dividend delegates expect more action on the UHF band DotEcon exhibiting at ECTA conference November, 2009 Indian Department of Telecommunications host pre-bid conference Anacom hosts clarification session for upcoming BWA auction Danish 2.5GHz auction – Workshop regarding aspects of the auction rules October, 2009 DotEcon commissioned to undertake research on competition effects of minority interests September, 2009 DotEcon and Analysys Mason propose introduction of spectrum trading in Hong Kong DotEcon, Analysys Mason and Hogan & Hartson announce roadmap for Europe’s digital dividend August, 2009 National IT and Telecom Agency hosts stakeholder seminar regarding 2.5GHz auction DotEcon supports Etisalat Nigeria in regulatory initiatives July, 2009 DotEcon designs auction for 2.5 GHz mobile spectrum in Denmark Competition in Retail Pharmacies Market European Commission launches consultation of the ‘digital dividend’ DotEcon advises Etisalat Nigeria June, 2009 Agentschap Telecom publishes draft auction rules for 2.6GHz award Digital Dividend project team conduct second Member States workshop DotEcon presents at European Spectrum Management Conference OFTA successfully completes its second auction of radio spectrum using DotEcon’s WebBidder software April, 2009 DotEcon presents at Malaysian event on Spectrum Economics Digital Dividend project team conduct first Member States workshop March, 2009 DotEcon presents at stakeholder event for Danish 2.5GHz and 2010MHz award Digital Dividend project team conduct stakeholder hearings in Brussels January, 2009 Competition Commission publishes report on Payment Protection Insurance OFTA successfully completes auction of radio spectrum using DotEcon’s WebBidder software December, 2008 Indian Department of Telecommunications publishes auction rules Analysys Mason, DotEcon and Hogan & Hartson awarded digital dividend study by European Commission November, 2008 Award methods and value generation: awarding the digital dividend October, 2008 DotEcon awarded contract to design and run spectrum auctions in India June, 2008 Technology neutral auction format debuts in Ireland May, 2008 PTS completes 2.6GHz spectrum auction using DotEcon’s WebBidder system February, 2008 World first for DotEcon’s combinatorial clock auction November, 2007 Norway completes first 2.6GHz spectrum in Europe August, 2007 Ofwat publishes DotEcon research on forms of price control June, 2007 OFT publishes DotEcon research on competition in markets characterised by bidding processes February, 2007 NPT chooses DotEcon’s WebBidder software for 2.6GHz auction January, 2007 OFT publishes DotEcon research on commission rates December, 2006 Competition Commission publishes findings on classified directories Ofcom publishes Digital Dividend consultation DotEcon publishes spectrum price benchmarks OFT publishes report on the Commercial Use of Public Information Ofcom announces plans for “UK’s largest spectrum auction” October, 2006 DfT publishes DotEcon report on alternative allocation mechanisms for airport slots Ofcom completes second spectrum auction August, 2006 NITA publishes DotEcon/Analysys report on spectrum trading and liberalisation July, 2006 Court of First Instance annuls Commission clearance of Sony BMG May, 2006 Ofcom publishes report on options for wireless broadband in rural areas Ofcom completes first spectrum auction, designed by DotEcon March, 2006 DotEcon presentation on spectrum liberalisation DotEcon advising Ofcom on the award of ‘3G extension band’ Ofcom publishes DotEcon report on potential implications of Next Generation Networks for structure of interconnection charges January, 2006 DotEcon commissioned to research alternative slot allocation mechanisms for new airport capacity Danish National IT and Telecoms Agency publishes Evaluation Report for 3G licensing process December, 2005 DotEcon advising Ofcom on Digital Dividend Review OFT appoints DotEcon to undertake research into the commercial use of public information Sonofon wins licence in Danish 3G auction August, 2005 DotEcon advises Danish Government on auction of 3G licence July, 2005 Ofcom publishes consultation on spectrum auction designed by DotEcon June, 2005 DotEcon advises successful bidder in Carribbean spectrum auction April, 2005 DotEcon research into wireless broadband access for rural communities DotEcon presentation on value of UWB at the CEPT conference, Barcelona Springer to publish book on broadband in Europe by DotEcon authors March, 2005 DotEcon presentation on auctions to spectrum stakeholder groups DotEcon appointed to advise Ofcom on award of GSM/DECT guard bands DotEcon presentation to IQPC Ultrawideband Europe Conference February, 2005 Ofcom publishes DotEcon study on assignment options for selected spectrum bands January, 2005 DotEcon appointed to advise Ofcom on spectrum liberalisation and the mobile sector Presentation on New EU Member States to CLE Europe December, 2004 Ofcom publishes study on allocation options for spectrum within VHF Band III and L-Band DotEcon’s WebBidder software used in Norway’s successful auction of 3.5GHz spectrum DotEcon article on public procurement of broadband services Ofcom publish Mason-DotEcon report on value of UWB October, 2004 DotEcon provides advice on mobile termination charges in Morocco Commission for Aviation Regulation publishes DotEcon report on the regulation of airport charges September, 2004 OFT publishes DotEcon report on impact of public procurement on competition Tasneem Azad joins DotEcon July, 2004 DotEcon presentation at the inaugural FCS Spectrum Forum in London May, 2004 European Commission publishes DotEcon study on spectrum trading and announces public workshop Sweden’s PTS publishes DotEcon / A-Focus report on the use of auctions for spectrum assignment November, 2003 European Commission publishes report on regulatory obligations for narrowband services October, 2003 DotEcon presents study on competition in broadband provision to the European Commission DotEcon presentation at the 8th IBC conference on Communications and Competition Law in Brussels September, 2003 DotEcon, Analysys and Hogart & Hartson launch European Commission study on the trading of radio spectrum within the EC August, 2003 DotEcon presentation on sealed bid combinatorial auctions July, 2003 Response to Oftel’s review of mobile wholesale voice termination markets May, 2003 Review of the quantification of intangible benefits associated with the New Zealand’s Telecommunications Service Obligation September, 2002 DotEcon discussion papers available DotEcon presentation on the economics of roaming charges July, 2002 DotEcon presentation at CIPPM symposium on software-related inventions June, 2002 DotEcon presentation on the role of economics in spectrum management in transition economies May, 2002 Nigeria awards 67 FWA licences using DotEcon-designed auction November, 2001 DotEcon study recommends relaxation of restriction on public use of licence exempt spectrum September, 2001 DotEcon presentation on Ramsey prices for mobile services DotEcon updates market research on fixed-mobile substitution Competition Commission reports on the acquisition by Octagon Motorsports Ltd of assets of the British Racing Drivers Club Limited May, 2001 DotEcon estimates price elasticity of fixed-to-mobile calls March, 2001 UK government publishes DotEcon report on the feasibility of airport slot auctions February, 2001 DotEcon analyses the effects of access price regulation on investment incentives July, 2000 DotEcon comments on a study assessing the cost and benefits of local loop unbundling March, 2000 DotEcon analyses fixed-mobile substitution in the United Kingdom December, 1999 DotEcon assists Irish ODTR in SMP analysis September, 1999 DotEcon report on the role of free-to-air and public service broadcasting in the digital era May, 1999 DotEcon presentation at FAR workshop on impact of new distribution mechanisms on broadcasting markets
Nkom completes its auction of fixed link microwave bands at 10 GHz, 13 GHz, 18 GHz, 23 GHz, 28 GHz, 32 GHz and 38 GHz
RTR consults on auction and product design for the award of spectrum in the 700 Mhz, 1500 Mhz and 2100 MHz bands
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) publishes DotEcon report evaluating the impact of recent CA98 cases.
Public consultation for the Norwegian award of spectrum in the 6 GHz, 8 GHz, low 10 GHz, high 10 GHz, 13 GHz, 18 GHz, 23 GHz, 28 GHz and 38 GHz bands
Research based on DotEcon’s Spectrum Awards Database looks at link between award type and 3G diffusion
Competition Commission finds Ofcom did not err in adopting pure LRIC cost standard for mobile call termination
CAT refers price control issues in BT’s appeal against wholesale broadband access charge control to Competition Commission
Ofcom announces new round of consultation for the combined award of the 800MHz and 2.6GHz spectrum bands
Government of India issues a Notice Inviting Applications for permission to bid in the auctions of 3G and BWA spectrum
National IT and Telecom Agency of Denmark publishes Information Memorandum for 2.5GHz and 2010MHz auction
Ofcom publishes DotEcon report on potential implications of Next Generation Networks for structure of interconnection charges
DotEcon, Analysys and Hogart & Hartson launch European Commission study on the trading of radio spectrum within the EC
Review of the quantification of intangible benefits associated with the New Zealand’s Telecommunications Service Obligation
Competition Commission reports on the acquisition by Octagon Motorsports Ltd of assets of the British Racing Drivers Club Limited
DotEcon presentation at FAR workshop on impact of new distribution mechanisms on broadcasting markets
