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German consultation on expiry of 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2.6 GHz bands
Jul 14, 2021
by Toby Youell

The German regulator, the Bundesnetzagentur, has issued a consultation about various options for when current licences in the 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2.6 GHz bands expire at the end of 2025. The consultation is available for public comment until August 23. Read more...

UK consultation on annual fees for 2.1 GHz band
Jul 14, 2021
by Toby Youell

The UK regulator, Ofcom, is consulting on proposed annual licence fees for the 2.1 GHz band. It proposes to charge different rates for paired and unpaired spectrum. The proposal is available for public comment until September 8. Read more...

Future US consultation on updating AM and FM rules
Jul 13, 2021
by Toby Youell

The FCC will consult on updating the technical rules for AM and FM broadcasting. The full details are available here. A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Making will be available for public comment for 30 days from its publication in the Federal Register, while replies to those comments can be made… Read more...

Future US consultation on contraband phones in prisons
Jul 13, 2021
by Toby Youell

The US regulator, the FCC, will consult on technical rules designed to prevent the use of mobile phones in prisons. The Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking will be available for public comment for 30 days after its publication in the Federal Register, while replies to those comments can be made… Read more...

UK consultation on amendments to 800 MHz mobile licences
Jul 13, 2021
by Toby Youell

The UK regulator, Ofcom, is consulting on proposed technical changes to in-block and out-of-block power limits for spectrum access licences for the 800 MHz band. These changes respond to the recent issuance of 700 MHz band licences. These proposals are available for public comment until September 7.   Read more...

UAE consultation on fixed radio, private mobile radio, and radiation limits
Jul 12, 2021
by Toby Youell

The UAE regulator, the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, is consulting is proposing to amend several regulatory instruments relating to fixed radio, private mobile radio, and radiation limits. The proposed changes concern: Regulations for Fixed Radio Systems 2.0 issued on 18 May 2016. Regulations for Private Mobile Radio (PMR)… Read more...

Eastern Caribbean consultation on updated Regional Spectrum Management Plan
Jul 12, 2021
by Toby Youell

The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL), is consulting on several draft changes to its Regional Spectrum Management Plan. These would: Bring Digital Audio Broadcast Audio service allocations in line with other Region 2 administrations Revise several mobile allocations to be in line with international standards Identify a 2 x 5… Read more...

UK consultation on potentially investigating Motorola regarding PPDR contracts
Jul 08, 2021
by Toby Youell

The UK Competitions and Market Authority is consulting on potentially investigating Motorola regarding delays to its long-promised broadband Emergency Services Network. The company currently benefits from delays to delivering the network, as it operates the current Airwave network, which is seen as expensive and deficient. The consultation closes on September… Read more...

FCC consultation on spectrum for fishing
Jul 08, 2021
by Toby Youell

July 8, 2021: This NPRM has been published in the Federal Register here. Public comments can be made until August 6, while reply comments are due by September 7. June 18, 2021 The FCC has approved this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. It will be available for public comment for 30 days… Read more...

Norway consultation on new Electronic Communications Act
Jul 07, 2021
by Toby Youell

The Norwegian Ministry of Local Government and Modernization (KMD), is consulting on updating its primary legislation for telecoms regulation, the Electronic Communications Act. The legislation would reform the functioning of the regulator, Nkom. The consultation is available for public comment until October 15. Read more...