Until the 1990s, almost all spectrum licenses were given away practically for free-even the first mobile licenses which laid the foundation for multi-billion dollar companies that dominate stock markets around the world. This book identifies the successes and failures of the main policy initiatives of the past decade and explains, in layman's terms, the technical and policy background needed to understand these debates. It also serves as a primer for people who have just become involved in the spectrum field whether in industry, government, or as a regulator.

Autorentext

Martin Sims is the founder and managing director of PolicyTracker, the spectrum management newsletter. He is also a consultant on spectrum policy issues, particularly relating to auctions.
Toby Youell is a journalist on PolicyTracker and has a degree in politics and Eastern European studies from University College London, London, United Kingdom.
Richard Womersley is director of Spectrum Consulting at LS telcom and has over 20 years of experience in spectrum management

Inhalt

Setting the Scene. Liberalization in Action. The Limits of Liberalization. The New Agenda.