Proposals to apply RSA to radio astronomy (technical parameters included) in a bid to enhance certainty about levels of interference in related bands. In addition spectrum pricing and trading may be extended as an incentives to use spectrum more efficiently. * Consultation will take place on draft regulations in Quarter… Read more...

Comments invited on EC Communication on Review of the Scope of Universal Service (24/5/05) which includes analysis of whether the USO should cover mobile and broadband. It also launches a broader debate on universal service provision in preparation for the 2006 overall assessment of the EU regulatory package when the… Read more...

Proposals include:i. introducing a new layer of regulatory financial information provided to Ofcom by BT; ii. enhancement of certain aspects of the 2004 Statement relating to BTiii. certain “housekeeping” amendments to the 2004 Statement relating BT; and iv. limited relaxation on the reporting and audit requirements set out in the… Read more...

In keeping with the lighter touch, Ofcom is proposing four options for the future of licensing radio amateurs:1. The first option (considered the most likely) is to issue licenses for life.The other three alternatives are:i. Wireless Telegraphy Act licence exemptionii.Maintain the existing licensing regime but with an extended renewal periodiii.… Read more...

Ofcom is inviting comments on their proposals to extend existing charge controls in the 2G mobile voice call termination market for a further 12 months to 31 March 2007. More generally Ofcom is seeking views on how regulation might be applied to this market from April 2007 and whether technological… Read more...

(i)draft Recommendation on Early access for the Amateur service to the band 7100-7200 kHz.(ii) a Draft ECC Decision (05)HH on harmonised frequencies, technical characteristics, exemption from individual licensing and free carriage and use of digital PMR446 applications operating in the frequency band 446.100-446.200 MHz(iii)draft recommendation on CEPT Novice Radio Amateur… Read more...

Comments from CEPT administrations and interested parties on frequency bands and regulatory parameters for cordless applications Read more...

Ofcom is consulting on whether it should accept undertakings given by BT in lieu of a reference to the Competition Commission following Ofcom's analysis of the market in the Telecoms Strategic review. Read more...

Establishing a framework to address the regulatory issues raised by NGNs and to support their development. Ofcom proposes a number of policy principles and processes to support them. Read more...

Calls for comments on which spectrum could/should be used for WAPECS in a harmonised but flexible way across the EU. Comments to infso-rspg@cec.eu.int Read more...