UK Spectrum Policy Forum July Plenary 2024

On Wednesday 24 July the UK Spectrum Policy Forum will be hosting its third Plenary Meeting of 2024.

The July Plenary will feature the launch of a new independent study on the requirements for sharing Defence spectrum and building a licensing framework for public sector spectrum access in the UK. The event will count with the consultants from LS telcom, who conducted the sutdy for the UK SPF to explore the intricacies of sharing Defence spectrum and innovations uncovered for new use cases. 

Agenda:

Speakers include:  

• Abhaya Sumanasena, Head of Policy and Regulation at Real Wireless and UK SPF Chairperson (CHAIR) 

• Manuel Rascado-Marti, Spectrum Policy Consultant, LS telcom 

• Venkatesh Ramaswamy, Director, MITRE 

• Martin Brock, Senior Manager Global Regulatory Policy, Shure 

• Ian Taft, Defence Spectrum Policy Dep Head, MoD

Sharing Defence spectrum

This study explores how potential spectrum sharing frameworks could function under conditions specified by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), and how civilian users might access the shared spectrum within these guidelines.

The discussion centers on the spectrum used by the Defence sector. The goal is to look for sharing arrangement beyond frequency bands already subject to formalsed sharing arrangements, such as the existing agreements between civil and military services as defined by Ofcom. These agreements enable various civil uses—such as Fixed Links, Mobile, Broadcasting, Amateur, and Emergency Services—while safeguarding Defence operations and installations. 

The UK Spectrum Policy Forum will host members from industry, academia and policymakers, to explore together innovative ways to improve sharing with public sector spectrum.

Why attend the UK SPF Plenary?

Since the beginning of the year, Ofcom and DSIT have launched spectrum sandboxes and consultations aiming at increasing sharing technologies across use cases. Focusing on improving capabilities, discussions for the upcoming plenary will address the relevant advances inspectrum policy and upcoming technologies in telecommunications, to understand the growing role of spectrum in advancing spectrum sharing. We will also explore alignment of current technologies and innovative spectrum uses for the future of spectrum sharing. 

These pressing topics require a plural view from industry, policymakers, and stakeholders. As frequency bands become ever more congested and debates around interference span through several technology areas, understanding future spectrum demand requires a global perspective to galvanize the necessary insights for effective solutions. 

In addition to the above, we will also hear from the UK SPF Steering Board Chair and Cluster Chairs. 

If you are interested in joining the Steering Board, please get in touch.

Sophie Greaves

Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, techUK

Sophie Greaves is Head of Programme for Communications Infrastructure and Services at techUK, and oversees the UK Spectrum Policy Forum.

Sophie was promoted to Head having been Programme Manager for Communications Infrastructure and Services, leading techUK's telecoms activities, engagement and policy development. Previously, Sophie was Programme Assistant across a variety of areas including the Broadband Stakeholder Group, Central Government, Financial Services and Communications Infrastructure programmes.

Prior to joining techUK, Sophie completed a masters in Film Studies at University College London; her dissertation examined US telecoms policy relating to net neutrality and content distribution.

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020 7331 2038

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Jaynesh Patel

Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, techUK

Jaynesh Patel is Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, leading the Communications Infrastructure and Services Programme at techUK and overseeing the UK Spectrum Policy Forum.

Jaynesh has extensive experience in the sector, having worked for CityFibre (a full fibre broadband company) and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) on digital infrastructure policy. Most recently Jaynesh led on policy and public affairs in the UK and Ireland for ChargePoint (an EV charging network).

Prior to this Jaynesh worked in the Cabinet Office for more than five years, including over two years at the Government Digital Service (GDS) supporting the digital transformation of UK Government.

Jaynesh has a BSc (Hons) in Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE).

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Tales Gaspar

Programme Manager, UK SPF and Satellite, techUK

Tales has a background in law and economics, with previous experience in the regulation of new technologies and infrastructure.

In the UK and Europe, he offered consultancy on intellectual property rights of cellular and IoT technologies and on the regulatory procedures at the ITU as a Global Fellow at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI).

Tales has an LL.M in Law and Business by the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) and an MSc in Regulation at the London School of Economics, with a specialization in Government and Law.

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+44 (0) 0207 331 2000

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Matthew Wild

Programme Assistant - Markets, techUK

Matthew joined techUK in August 2023 as a Programme Assistant.

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[email protected]

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020 7331 2000

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