Taking into account developments since the last time Ofcom surveyed stakeholder views in 2004 this consultation examines how different types of VoIP services should be regulated to ensure end users’ interests are best protected. Key proposals include: * discontinuing Ofcom’s interim forbearance policy for VoIP services* withdraw of the Essential… Read more...

CEPT's Electronic Communications Committee has identified two bands for SSR services to imporve car safety: 77-81 GHz and to to facilitate an early of thes technologies the 24 GHz frequency band. Issues include: * specific measures to protect Radio Astronomy Services in the 22.21-24 GHz band;* the time-limits placed on… Read more...

This report sets out the conditions under which UMTS can be deployed in the 900 MHz and in 1800 MHz bands in urban and rural areas. Comments are invited to Mr Arturas Medeisis medeisis@ero.dk with a copy to Mr Harry Kuhn, harry.kuhn@bnetza.de Read more...

Proposals to auction licences for frequencies at 1452-1492MHz (l-band)) on a technology and application-neutral basis by March 2007. Possible services include several forms of mobile TV Read more...

Discussion paper on the issues relevant to Ofcom’s area of responsibility. These include juristiction; preventing interference to terrestrial GSM networks; legal status of the equipment used; and numbering. (Aircraft safety is the responsibility of the Civil Aviation Authority) Read more...

A new method for stating minimum technical restrictions in spectrum licences, called ‘spectrum usage rights’ or SURs. Licences in SUR form would restrict the permissible emissions into frequency bands and geographic locations of neighbouring users. The aim is to maximise flexibility while protecting neighbouring users from excessive interference. Read more...

Proposals to auction a single Wireless Telegraphy Act licence (2x4MHz) on a technology and application-neutral basis in early 2007. Possible uses of spectrum include public and private mobile radio services; Programme Making and Special Events; emergency services communications; mobile data or voice services. One tradeable licence will be offered to… Read more...

Call for comments on the harmonised use of radio spectrum by equipment using UWB technology in the European Union. The objective is to elicit a formal opinion on planned technical implementation measures from the Radio Spectrum Committee on June 29th. The work compliments the two mandates on UWB issued by… Read more...

The consultation makes two main proposals: • Changing the 2002 Maastricht Special Arrangement to allow multimedia services in the 1452 – 1479.5 MHz band • Allowing a minimum amount of 7-8 MHz for mobile multimedia in bands 174 – 230 MHz and 470 – 862 MHz However, the RSPG notes… Read more...

This document sets out Ofcom’s proposals to open the 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz spectrum bands for point to point broadband fixed wireless systems on a light licensed basis. Ofcom says the spectrum bands currently have little or no use and are therefore available for a wide range of wireless… Read more...