( May 15, 2025, 08:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Spectrum costs, which have risen by 63 percent over the past decade, are hampering mobile network investment and degrading consumer outcomes, according to a new report by the trade association GSMA. Despite declining unit prices, operators are facing rising total spectrum burdens driven by policy choices and artificial scarcity, with spectrum consuming up to a quarter of revenues in some markets. The GSMA urges regulators to realign pricing with market conditions to avoid further harm to coverage and digital inclusion.The report is attached....
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