Radio spectrum management
The radio spectrum supports services from air traffic control to wireless Internet. Demand for it is increasing with the rise in wireless and mobile services. This POSTnote discusses the UK move towards more liberalised spectrum use. It also outlines debate over the 'Digital Dividend': the forthcoming release of radio spectrum as a result of the switchover from analogue to digital television.
Short title:
Radio spectrum
Start date:
2007-05
End date:
2007-07
Homepage:
http://www.parliament.uk/documents/post/postpn292.pdf
Project leader:
Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology of the UK Parliament (POST)
Country:
United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland