What is spectrum policy? Why do we need it? How is it used?
Spectrum policy is about managing the use of the airwaves by mobile phones, satellites and a huge range of other devices ranging from radio telescopes to garage door openers. How can we ensure that all these users get access to the spectrum while bringing the maximum benefits to society? This podcast brings together experts from engineering, economics and policy-making to discuss current issues.
It is brought to you by PolicyTracker, which produces a newsletter, research and training courses on spectrum management.
With the new Digital Networks Act and progress being made towards 6G and satellite services, what does the future hold for spectrum auctions?
In this podcast, Richard Marsden, Managing Director at NERA Economic Consulting, speaks to PolicyTracker journalist Camilla Mina about what auctions will look like in a few years.
Since 1999, Marsden has worked on advising buyers or sellers on format designs and bid strategy in more than a 100 auctions in 30 different countries.
More on the subject is available through our spectrum research service. (https://www.policytracker.com/awarding-spectrum/)
4 Mar 2026
Iris² and the European Space Programme
Direct-to-device (D2D) is the hot topic in the world of satellite regulation today. In areas without terrestrial coverage, a handset could connect to a Leo satellite directly to send messages and make calls - with companies such as Starlink and Amazon Leo launching hundreds of satellites to develop this service.
PolicyTracker Journalist Cameron Hill speaks to European Commission Spectrum Manager, Dominic Hayes, about the EU's counter-proposal: Iris². Promising a secure and sovereign network for governmental services facilitated through satellite - can Iris² be an alternative for Europe?
More on the subject is available through our spectrum research service. (https://www.policytracker.com/satellite-services/)
13 Feb 2026
Decoding the EU's Digital Network Act
The EU Parliament and Council are currently discussing the Commission's Digital Network Act. It's a proposal for some significant changes to the European telco market and its spectrum governance.
PolicyTracker's news editor, Laura Sear, speaks to Amit Nagpal, partner at Aetha Consulting, about the draft act. They discuss the details and possible impact of some key proposals, including perpetual licences, a Commission-led auction scrutiny board, EU-wide satellite licences, and the overhaul of spectrum policy advisory bodies.
More on the subject in our EU Spectrum Policy Dossier (https://www.policytracker.com/spectrum-dashboard/category/eu/).
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