Consultation on Ofcom's preliminary views relating to whether BT should be allowed to depart from its published prices in instances where its services can now be replicated by competitors. Further consultation is expected on services found to be replicable. Read more...

Calling for comments on the long awaited Commission Communication. The document places spectrum reform at the top of the agenda and lists three policy options:i. Create an EU entity in charge of managing EU aspects of spectrum.ii. Adapt and improve the regulatory framework with coherence achieved through regulatory committee structures… Read more...

Calling for input on proposed conditions and award mechanisms for this single round sealed bid auction which will take place in Spring 2006. Read more...

Interested parties are called to comment on the effectiveness of the five directives that cover electronic communications services. A number of specific objectives are outlined including: i.) Strengths and weaknesses of the Article 7 consultation processii)The role of the single marketiii)Its impact on competition and access. iv) It has been… Read more...

Ofcom is seeking views on the nine priorities identified in its Annual Plan, including releasing and liberalising spectrum. Planned spectrum release includes the bands at 412-414 MHz, 422-424 MHz, 872-876 MHz, 917-921 MHz and part of the L-Band spectrum (1452-1492 MHz), as well as preparation for the award of the… Read more...

Joint proposals from UK regulator Ofcom and Republic of Ireland regulator ComReg for a coordinated approach to awarding licences in the 1785-1805MHz band across the whole island of Ireland. The regulators propose two single licences one for the Republic and one for Northern Ireland. Both would be technology and application… Read more...

Interpreting the criteria to be applied when awarding national and local radio multiplex licences. The criteria are contained in sections 47 and 51 of the Broadcasting Act 1996. Issues include roll out, coverage and content of proposed services. Read more...

Calling for comments on an ECC Report from ERO WGSE (Working Group Spectrum Engineering) which examines the feasibility of Earth Stations on-board Vessels (ESV) operation in the Fixed Service (FS) channel plan gaps in the lower 6 GHz frequency band (alias L6) from 5 925 MHz to 6 425 MHz.… Read more...

Call for comments on a draft ECC decison on harmonised use of airborne GSM systems in the frequency bands 1710-1785 and 1805-1880 MHz (including technical annex from WGSE - Working Group Spectrum Engineering)Contact: brinkerink@ero.dk Read more...

Calling for responses on a draft report from ERO WG Spectrum Engineering (WGSE) which assesses compatibility between GSM equipment on board aircraft and terrestrial networks.Responses to: medeisis@ero.dk Read more...