The 5G Market Progress Assessment analysed 22 countries according to various 5G market metrics. [ + ]

Plans for an auction for short-term, early access rights in the 3.5 GHz band for 5G services have been shelved, to be replaced by a direct allocation process. [ + ]

Auria's P25 digital radio network technology will be deployed by a mining company with activities in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. [ + ]

Knott will lead the broadcast and telecommunications service provider's core business operations, including network strategy, service integrity and HSE. [ + ]

Nokia and Vodafone Idea have completed the first phase of what they claim is the world's largest deployment of dynamic spectrum refarming. [ + ]

TCCA will host a series of Critical Update webinars to convey some of the collaborative work ongoing in the critical communications arena. [ + ]

Consort Digital worked with Sepura and DAMM to implement a TETRA voice and data solution for Mauritius's new metro line. [ + ]

5G speeds of up to 4.7 Gbps were achieved by combining eight 100 MHz channels on the 28 and 39 GHz bands, and 40 MHz of LTE spectrum. [ + ]

Teltronic has been chosen to supply a TETRA system for an 'automatic people mover' that will be the first feeder line of Bangkok's rapid transit system. [ + ]

Private cellular network operators are a growing threat to traditional telcos, says tech market advisory firm ABI Research. [ + ]

FCC announces realignment of 900 MHz band [ + ]

The FCC has issued an Order on Reconsideration regarding technical rules for coordinating interstitial channels in the 800 MHz band. [ + ]

The State Control Centre has been activated for eight months straight, dealing with crises such as bushfires, COVID-19 and extreme weather events. [ + ]

Icom Australia has appointed Craig Norris as its Technical Engineering Manager. [ + ]

Float-free EPIRBs will be mandatory in Australia from January 2021, with commercial vessel operators advised to upgrade now to avoid last-minute supply shortfalls. [ + ]