UK regulator Ofcom has published a consultation designed to set a framework for licence exempt spectrum for the next 20 years. It is based on two principles. Firstly, that spectrum use should be licence-exempt if this is expected to derive greater value than a licensed approach. Secondly, where demand for… Read more...

The RSC is seeking views on its planned work programme for 2007, which includes harmonisation measures, on-going or new mandates and other issues. Interested parties are invited to comment by e-mailing infso-rsc@ec.europa.eu. Read more...

The UK regulator is putting forward new proposals for the long-term supply of radio spectrum for users of wireless microphones and similar equipment. These include awarding digital interleaved spectrum by beauty contest rather than the auction proposed in last year's Digital Dividend Review document. Read more...

A company called UK Broadband want to increase power limits in its 3.5GHZ FWA licence and use it for mobile WiMAX applications. Ofcom recommends acceptance of most of the requests but has asked for stakeholder views. Read more...

Comments invited on a compatibility study between proposed GBSAR applications and other services operating in this frequency range namely Radiolocation Services and Earth Exploration Satellite Services. Read more...

After a request from ETSI, ERO has carried out a study to test the compatability of ITS at 63-64GHz and the following services/systems:1) Inter Satellite Service;2) Fixed Service operating above 64 GHz;3) Radiolocation service operating in the frequency range 63-64 GHz;4) proposed Multiple Gigabit Wireless Systems (MGWS). Read more...

Following earlier consultations Ofcom is inviting comments on revised technical conditions for the auctioning of the band. It is proposing two Spectrum Usage Rights (SUR) for the 1452-1479.5 MHz sub-band, one SUR for a high power-low density network and another SUR for a low power-high density network. The new consultation… Read more...

In the April 2006 consultation on Spectrum Usage Rights (SURs) and in further details about SURs contained within the L-Band and 2.6GHz consultations some stakeholders said Ofcom hadn't addressed legal and other issues concerning the framework under which SURs would be applied. This document seeks to clarify that framework and… Read more...

Ofcom invites comments on proposals to extend the range of technologies and applications which do not require a licence. These include: • Building Material Analysis devices using Ultra Wide Band technologies• High Density applications in the Fixed Satellite Service (HDFSS)The consultation document also contains proposals to amend the use of… Read more...

This document sets out Ofcom's measures to implement the Radio Spectrum Committee Decision on the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands currently used for 2G services. The Decision requires them to be opened up to use for 3G and potentially other technologies. Ofcom proposes to reclaim some of the spectrum… Read more...