Oliver Mercer

Oliver supports a number of technical and regulatory projects for a range of clients including national regulatory authorities and network operators.

Does the outcome of WRC-23 Agenda Item 1.5 signify an end to a harmonised approach to sub-1GHz spectrum in Europe?

Does the outcome of WRC-23 Agenda Item 1.5 signify an end to a harmonised approach to sub-1GHz spectrum in Europe?

As the dust settles following the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23), spectrum regulators and users are taking stock of what...

7 Feb 2024 Opinion
Access Alert: What impact might WRC-23 have on the content and events industry?

Access Alert: What impact might WRC-23 have on the content and events industry?

Context The events industry in the UK alone is estimated to be worth GBP 70 billion[1], with the UK content...

27 Oct 2023 Opinion
The race is on to close the gaps in terrestrial IMT coverage: how does HIBS fit into this mission?

The race is on to close the gaps in terrestrial IMT coverage: how does HIBS fit into this mission?

From direct-to-handset satellite communications to High Altitude Platform Stations as IMT Base Stations (HIBS), the race is on to complement...

8 Aug 2023 Reports
Access Alert: European preparations for WRC-23 Agenda Item 1.5

Access Alert: European preparations for WRC-23 Agenda Item 1.5

Context Across the EU, spectrum within the 470-694 MHz range is harmonised for use by terrestrial broadcast services, providing television...

22 Jun 2023 Opinion
Access Alert | WRC-23 to Shape Spectrum Needs Across ITU Region 1

Access Alert | WRC-23 to Shape Spectrum Needs Across ITU Region 1

In many countries in ITU Region 1, spectrum within the 470-694 MHz range is used to provide wide area coverage...

12 May 2023 Opinion