by Toby Youell
The French Commission on Investments and Transfers is considering inputs to the value of the 3.4 - 3.8 GHz band. The consultation is part of the France's process in setting a reserve price for the spectrum, which it plans to auction by the end of the year. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate has issued draft changes to its National Frequency Plan for a public consultation. The draft changes take into account the government's intention to make the 700 MHz band available for mobile services in Q2 2020. It adds mobile services to the band… Read more...
by Toby Youell
September 11, 2019: The FCC has extended this consultation. The regulator made this decision because deadlines for comment were not reflected in the filing system until September 9, after the comment filing deadline. Comments are now due by October 1, and replies to those by October 16. July 29, 2019: The… Read more...
by Toby Youell
Mexico's regulator, the IFT, has issued a consultation on spectrum for 5G services. To aid discussion, the regulator has also made available a discussion paper on the topic. The document discusses various potential 5G bands for Mexico, including a series of mmWave frequencies. The IFT will receive comments on potential… Read more...
by Toby Youell
France's spectrum regulator, the ANFR, has issued a consultation on proposed changes to its reference documents on public exposure to radio frequencies. The amendments are prompted by new and future use of 3.5 GHz band by time division duplex networks, including by active antennas with steerable beams. The consultation is… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The FCC is consulting on whether or not it should allow a company to use ultra-wideband devices in ways that are prohibited by the FCC's current rules. The waiver, if granted, would allow Piper Networks to use the 3200 - 3700 MHz, 4243 - 4743 MHz, and 6240 - 6740… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Cyprus government has issued a consultation on its plans to auction the 700 MHz, 3.4 - 3.8 GHz, and 26 GHz bands. The consultation will be open to public comment until September 27. Read more...
by Toby Youell
August 28, 2019 Slovakia's regulator has issued a consultation on its planned award of the 700 MHz, 900 MHz, 1400 MHz, and 1800 MHz bands. Comments can be made on these proposals until September 16. July 8, 2019 Slovakia's Office for the Regulation of Electronic Communications and Postal Services (RA)… Read more...
by Toby Youell
Bangladesh's regulator, the BTRC, has issued a consultation on its proposal to unify the country's mobile spectrum licences. This would involve establishing a new expiry date for all licences of 2033, and adjusting the spectrum fees accordingly. The documents are available here, while an explanation in English is available here.… Read more...
by Toby Youell
Brazil's regulator, ANATEL, has decided to issue a consultation on the 5150 - 5350 MHz band. ANATEL will propose to simplify rules for the band. The consultation will be open for 45 days after it has been published in Brazil's Federal Register. Read more...