by Toby Youell
The Oman regulator, the TRA, is consulting on the idea of a "Regulator Sandbox". According to the TRA, the sandbox could allow businesses to test innovative products, services, business models and delivery mechanisms in a live environment, without having to immediately comply with all regulatory requirements. The regulator is receiving… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The FCC is consulting on the potential issuance of a waiver from its rules for vehicle radars at 57 - 64 GHz. The consultation follows a petition from Acconeer AB. The FCC is receiving comments on the request until March 12, while replies to those comments are due by March… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Malta Communications Authority has issued a consultation about its proposals to auction the 700 MHz, 3.4 - 3.8 GHz, and 26 GHz bands. The proposals include spectrum caps and indoor coverage obligations. The document is available for public comment until February 26. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The FCC is receiving comments on Petitions for Reconsideration regarding the 4.9 GHz band. Public safety stakeholders have expressed opposition to reforms agreed in the second half of 2020. Oppositions to the Petitions must be filed by February 24, while Replies to those oppositions must be filed by March 8. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Belgian regulator, the IBPT, has issued a consultation regarding frequencies for maritime and inland waterway transportation. The IBPT proposes to change the examination regulations for obtaining certificates for ship station operators. The consultation is available for public comment until March 5. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Norwegian regulator, Nkom, is consulting on its draft framework for an auction of the 2.6 GHz and 3.4 - 3.8 GHz bands, to be held in September. The draft framework includes measures to facilitate access to the spectrum for industrial and business actors. The consultation is available for public… Read more...
by Toby Youell
February 8, 2021: This consultation received no objections during the notification phase. It is now available for public comment until March 16. January 25, 2021 Europe's technical authority, the ECC, plans to issue a consultation regarding potential new terrestrial applications at 2483.5 - 2500 MHz. The new draft ECC Report… Read more...
by Toby Youell
February 8, 2021 This consultation received no objections during the notification phase. It is now available for public comment until March 16. January 25, 2021 Europe's technical authority, the ECC, plans to issue a consultation regarding draft revisions to an ECC report that include studies of the use of the… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The UAE regulator, the TRA, has issued a consultation about its Frequency Spectrum Management System. The regulator launched the new system version in June 2020, and is seeking feedback to improve it further. The consultation is available for public comment until February 28, 2021. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications has issued a consultation on a draft Spectrum Decree. The Decree would allow the Ministry to allocate the 2300 - 2320 MHz and 24.25 - 25.1 GHz bands for local mobile networks. It would also allocate the 1.5 GHz band for future dynamic… Read more...