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Radio Spectrum Business Update – September 2023

1 September 2023

ARTICLES IN THIS EDITION: September 2023

  • Radio Spectrum Management plays its part in FIFA Women’s World Cup
  • Auction of FM sound broadcasting spectrum licences

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