Best Mnos Podcasts (2025)

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GNSS vulnerabilities explained 27:48

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PolicyTracker journalist Camilla Mina speaks to Logan Scott, independent consultant and expert in Position, Navigation and Timing about GNSS interferences and its current challenges. They discuss jamming and spoofing but also interferences from other services and ways to mitigate them.

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The real difference between MVNOs and MNOs 26:13

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PolicyTracker journalist Richard Haas speaks to Cameron Hill, the lead author of a new white paper by SignalTracker which considers how the performance of MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) differs from their parent networks. They explore the performance differences between MVNOs and their parent networks, uncovering insights into download sp…

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Wi-Fi Alliance CEO on the impact of the "Big Beautiful Bill" on the Wi-Fi industry 31:37

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The "Big Beautiful Bill", which sets out the budget for the US government and various other policies, was signed into law on July 4th. It mandates the FCC to auction 800 MHz of spectrum and has sparked concerns within the Wi-Fi industry due to the lack of explicit protections for Wi-Fi. PolicyTracker Journalist Richard Haas speaks to Wi-Fi Alliance…

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What does spectrum policy have to do with freedom of speech? 46:42

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We speak to Raquel Renno Nunes, who's a Programme Officer for Human Rights' advocacy group Article 19, and has been monitoring ITU discussions.

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Decoding 3GPP’s impact on spectrum policy 34:01

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PolicyTracker journalist Richard Haas speaks to 3GPP veteran Howard Benn about how the body works and how it intersects with spectrum policymaking. See more information about our upcoming training courses ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

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The impact of regulatory turmoil on 5G auctions in Latin America 45:44

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PolicyTracker journalist Laura Sear talks to Guesseppe Gonzalez from Access Partnerships about 5G auctions and regulatory changes in Latin America. Download our new app SignalTracker

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BEREC chair says regulators are not holding back 5G success 31:40

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PolicyTracker journalist Richard Haas speaks to the 2025 BERC chair Robert Mourik about regulation, spectrum policy and the success of 5G in Europe. ⁠Download our new app SignalTracker

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How will Trump 2.0 reshape US spectrum policy? 34:25

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As Donald Trump begins his second term in office, PolicyTracker journalist Richard Haas speaks to Harold Feld, Senior Vice President at Public Knowledge about Trump's spectrum policy priorities. News: New FCC and Congress mull spectrum auctions Download our new app SignalTracker

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Auction expert Peter Cramton proposes world-first MVNO solution 41:48

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Professor Cramton discusses how auctions approaches pioneered in the US electricity sector can help MVNOs in Thailand.

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Is Europe’s 6G spectrum strategy adrift? 28:43

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In this episode of the podcast, Journalist Richard Haas speaks to renowned academic Marja Matinmikko-Blue about the future of 6G spectrum policy in Europe. We discuss a new report published by the Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) titled “6G strategic vision,” and discuss the research priorities currently being pursued in Europe as 6G approaches. …

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Top stories of 2024 45:58

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What have been this year's important spectrum policy stories? In this podcast our experts nominate their top five. We'd like to get your vote as well! Please take part in our online poll.

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Why is it so difficult to provide coverage for trains? 37:24

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In this episode, PolicyTracker delves into the subject of rail connectivity with two industry experts. LS Telcom UK's Director Spectrum Services and Business Development Saul Friedner and Finnish ICT industry association FiCom’s Managing Director Elina Ussa cover practical challenges of providing coverage for customers and rail operations.…

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William Webb: 6G can thrive without new spectrum 34:17

1y ago34:17

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In this episode, PolicyTracker journalist Richard Haas speaks to William Webb about his new book 'The 6G Manifesto'. They discuss how 6G is taking shape, and what implications it may have on spectrum policy. ⁠Amazon: The 6G Manifesto – Prof William Webb

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Why Europe should embrace dynamic spectrum access 29:58

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In the past few years, the United States has been at the forefront of new, innovative spectrum access systems. This includes CBRS (Citizen Broadband Radio Service) in the C-band and AFC (Automated Frequency Coordination) in 6 GHz. In this episode of the podcast, we speak to Amit Nagpal of Aetha Consulting, who argues that Europe should embrace thes…

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The future of PMSE spectrum (feat. Nada Abdelhafez) 20:58

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In this episode, we talk to Nada Abdelhafez, the Head of Spectrum & Regulatory Affairs for Middle East and Africa at Shure, about the future of Programme Making & Special Events (PMSE) spectrum. We discuss what was decided at WRC-23 for PMSE spectrum, future bands that could be available for audio, production and events and the coexistence and poss…

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Why some regulators are ditching cash-based spectrum auctions 28:55

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Since the first spectrum auction took place in 1989 in New Zealand, there have been many changes to the auction format. Yet one fundamental idea hasn’t changed: The bidder who offers up the most cash wins. In the latest episode of the PolicyTracker Spectrum podcast, we speak to Yasmine Frizlen an Economic Analyst at NERA in the Spectrum Department …

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Are we reaching the 'End of Telecoms History'? (feat. Prof. William Webb) 36:23

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In his new book, titled "the End of Telecoms History", Professor William Webb argues that as data consumption is slowing and the broadband speeds offered to most people is now good enough, the telecoms industry has reached a turning point. In this episode of our podcast, William speaks to PolicyTracker journalist Richard Haas about what implication…

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WRC-23 Special - How is the ITU defining 6G? (feat. Dean Bubley) 26:07

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Just ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference, the ITU approved its IMT-2030 framework. IMT-2030, more commonly known as 6G is the next generation of mobile communications standard. Using this document as a guide, we speak to outspoken consultant Dean Bubley about 6G and what it may become. Bubley touches on the importance and challenges of…

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WRC-23 Special – What were the key transport-related decisions? 21:49

2y ago21:49

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In the third episode of our special series on the World Radio Conference, Access Partnership's Senior Engineering Manager Tural Aliyev explains what impact the some of the key transport-related WRC-23 decisions will have on the transport industry.

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Prof. William Webb on his new book "Emperor Ofcom’s New Clothes" 55:05

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Nearly 20 years ago UK regulator Ofcom adopted the approach that relying on free market forces is the best way to manage spectrum assets and ensure efficient use. Professor William Webb, who at the time was the director of Technology resources at Ofcom was deeply involved in setting this new course for spectrum policymaking. Today, 20 years later, …

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WRC-23 Special - How will the ITU deal with the growth of the satellite industry? 25:47

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For the coming weeks, PolicyTracker will cover key issues of the Radio World Conference. The second episode of this WRC-23 special discusses issues related to satellite agenda items. In this episode, we speak to ITU-R vice chair Florence Magnier on some of the major satellite agenda items that will be discussed at the conference.…

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WRC-23 Special - What are the most contentious IMT issues? 32:13

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For the coming weeks, PolicyTracker will cover key issues of the Radio World Conference. The first episode of this WRC-23 special features Martin Fenton, Director of Spectrum Analysis at Ofcom and Chairman of ITU-R Study Group 5. Fenton talks about the Radio Assembly, the upper 6 GHz band, UHF and the future of IMT bands.…

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Is the 7-24 GHz range the new spectrum battlefield? 24:00

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While the next generation of mobile technology, or 6G, is only expected to emerge around 2030, the industry is already considering what new spectrum bands could be opened up for mobile use. Some have expressed interest in various bands in the 7-24 GHz range. In fact, there are already proposals to study these bands at upcoming World Radiocommunicat…

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LiFi – is the industry ready to see the light? 24:29

2+ y ago24:29

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PolicyTracker’s podcast series continues with a look into Light Fidelity (LiFi) technology. Instead of using radio frequencies, this form of wireless communication transmits data through light. In this episode, PolicyTracker’s Mirva Villa speaks with Professor Harald Haas, who is considered to be one of the LiFi technology’s pioneers. He explains h…

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Can WiFi and mobile share the 6 GHz band? (feat. Ofcom) 18:04

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The 6 GHz band is one of the most controversial issues in spectrum management. At the heart of this issue, there is a disagreement about who needs it most. The mobile industry argues that it is essential for the band to be assigned to mobile operators, while the WiFi industry says they need it. This leaves regulators in the middle, left to make a d…

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101: How do international spectrum agreements work? (feat. NTRA) 24:39

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In November 2023, thousands of delegates will travel to Dubai for the World Radiocommunication Conference. For four weeks they will discuss the future of global communications. What is WRC-23? Why do we need the ITU? What are the key topics that will be discussed in Dubai? Martin Sims Managing Director of PolicyTracker asks Mohammed A. El-Moghazi, …

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How can spectrum policy address the climate crisis? 18:39

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The IT sector is responsible for around 2% of global carbon emissions. While various industries are working towards reducing their impact, there’s still a lot of uncertainty about what spectrum regulators can do about the industry’s greenhouse gas emissions. In this episode of the Spectrum Policy Podcast, PolicyTracker‘s Managing Director Martin Si…

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Satellite direct-to-device - What is it and what implications does it have for spectrum policymakers? 27:38

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A new type of service, satellite direct-to-device (D2D), is starting to take shape. And companies such as Apple and SpaceX are showing an interest. This new technology promises to connect directly to existing smartphones instead of satellite phones or special dishes. In the latest episode of the Spectrum Policy Podcast, PolicyTracker’s Richard Haas…

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Wholesale Mobile Networks - A dying model? 21:44

3y ago21:44

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Single wholesale networks (SWNs) once seemed like a “pretty neat idea”. Those who backed the concept claimed it would enable mobile coverage to be achieved everywhere, even reaching those parts of the country where mobile operators feared to tread (as there was no money to be made). Sadly, things don’t seem to have worked out that way. Almost every…

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Spectrum Policy 101 Episode 4: Do 5G and 6G change spectrum policy? 23:24

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We’ve been promised that 5G will make our devices faster and more efficient. But in order to achieve this, it will need access to significantly more of our airwaves. This episode explores how this new generation of mobile technology intersects with the world of spectrum policy. Professor William Webb of Access Partnership and Ulrich Rehfuess of Nok…

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Spectrum Policy 101 Episode 3: Successes and failures of spectrum liberalisation 28:26

3y ago28:26

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By the 1990s many sectors including electricity, airlines and telecoms had been liberalised, moving from government to private control. Spectrum was no exception: rather than governments deciding who could access the airwaves, auctions were increasingly used for mobile spectrum, meaning the licence went to the highest bidder. But how well has this …

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Spectrum Policy 101 Episode 2: Key events which shaped spectrum policy 33:59

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We have been communicating wirelessly for over 120 years and in this episode, we pick out the developments which mapped the future direction of spectrum policy. Professor Marc Raboy, author of “Marconi: the man who networked the world” explains the pioneer’s role during the early wireless age. And Professor Thomas Hazlett, former chief economist at…

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Spectrum Policy 101 Episode 1: What is Spectrum Management? 23:14

3y ago23:14

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An enormous number of devices use the spectrum, some bring in huge revenues, some are essential for safety of life and others are vital for scientific research. In this episode, spectrum management expert Richard Womersley and Peter Stuckmann, head of the Future Connectivity Systems unit at the European Commission shed light on the best approaches …