Terry Norman

Terry is the lead analyst for Analysys Mason’s Wireless Networks research programme. His primary areas of specialisation include wireless access technologies, wireless traffic forecasting and spectrum-related matters. Terry has more than 30 years’ experience in the radio communications industry. He has worked in radio planning, access network design, operations and for ten years was a Consultant with Analysys Mason. As well as writing numerous reports on the subject of wireless access technologies, Terry has been quoted in the broadsheet press and regularly contributes to media analysis. He holds an Engineering Doctorate in radio propagation, is a member of the Institute of Physics, a member of the Institute of Technology and a Chartered Physicist.

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Spectrum Quarterly – September 2010

1 Sep 2010

In this edition of Spectrum Quarterly, we discuss the results of recent auctions of mobile broadband spectrum in Mexico, and plans to refarm 900MHz spectrum in Malta. We also provide an update on plans to award 800MHz and 2.6GHz spectrum in the UK. Other news includes the award of a mobile TV licence in Hong Kong, and licences for broadband wireless access (BWA) in India.

Wireless network traffic 2010–2015: forecasts and analysis

23 Jul 2010

Wireless traffic is rising at a substantial rate worldwide, but our predictions are more conservative than some forecasters' claims. Ten- to twenty-fold growth is far more likely than the predictions of one-hundred-fold increases or more. Nevertheless, it is still a dramatic rise and will have a significant impact on operators' strategies.

A consistent approach to refarming 900MHz spectrum across Europe is not possible

8 Jul 2010

Refarming 900MHz spectrum is gathering momentum across Europe. Using 900MHz frequencies for 3G services offers significant technical and financial advantages to mobile operators. However, the differences between countries mean that a consistent approach to refarming 900MHz spectrum across Europe will not be possible.

Telecoms Software CEO Digest June 2010

5 Jul 2010

This edition of the CEO Digest features commentary on this year’s TM Forum Management World conference, which focused on the three pillars of success for any organisation: investment to drive revenue growth; investment in customer experience; and investment to reduce costs.

Spectrum Quarterly – June 2010

4 Jun 2010

In this edition of the Spectrum Quarterly, we discuss a number of auctions for high-speed mobile broadband spectrum that have been completed over the last quarter, as regulators around the world continue to release more new spectrum for 3G, 3G+ and 4G services to the market place.

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