The current regulatory framework is due to expire on October 1, 2025. Read more...

ACMA has launched a consultation on a proposal that participants of the auction should give a statement affirming that they have not colluded with another party or engaged in anti-competitive conduct. The consultation on the proposed wording of the statement is closing soon, on May 22, 2023. Read more...

The UK telecoms regulator, Ofcom, has issued a consultation on several proposals that would allow greater spectrum sharing. This includes allowing companies to make simple requests to Ofcom for spectrum access within specific locations across three bands: DECT Guard Band (1781.7 - 1785 MHz + 1876.7 - 1880 MHz), 2390… Read more...

Brazilian regulator ANATEL has issued a consultation on its proposal to assign the 3400 - 3600 MHz band in 10 MHz blocks for TDD mobile broadband services, including 5G. Read more...

Considering the growing international interest in using spectrum around 3.5 GHz for 5G, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has opened a consultation on revisions to the 3450–3650 MHz band (the 3500 MHz band) to accommodate flexible use for fixed and mobile services. The consultation also seeks preliminary comments on the potential changes… Read more...

Australia's ACMA has launched a consultation on the assignment and licensing of the 3.6 GHz band  (3575–3700 MHz), which is soon to be auctioned. The consultation covers: Whether or not licences for 3.6 GHz spectrum should commence as soon as the auction ends or at the end of a two… Read more...

Australia's ACMA has launched a consultation on the proposed technical framework for operating in 3.6 GHz (3575–3700 MHz), which is due to be auctioned shortly. The ACMA is seeking feedback on the following: The draft spectrum licensing plan for the 3.4 GHz band. Proposed emission limits for spectrum in the 3100–3380 MHz… Read more...

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In 2017, Ofcom will auction 190 MHz of spectrum in the 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz bands – an increase of just under a third of the total mobile spectrum currently available. This represents more than three-quarters of the 4G airwaves that were released in 2013. The 40 MHz of… Read more...

Ahead of its auction of 190 MHz of spectrum in the 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz bands, Ofcom has issued a consultation in which it proposes the exclusion of BT/EE from bidding for spectrum in the former band. It cites competition concerns on the grounds that BT/EE holds 45 per… Read more...