Ofcom would like views on its plans to introduce spectrum sharing in the frequency ranges of 3.8-4.2 GHz. The regulator had previously issued a consultation on its Spectrum Sharing Framework and this would be the first band in which it is applying the framework. In this elegantly-written consultation Ofcom identifies… Read more...

Ofcom, the UK regulator, would like views on its plans to clear out the 700 MHz band for mobile broadband. The consultation states that the regulator is making arrangements to ensure spectrum in this band is usable by mobile operators by Q2 2020, instead of the end of 2021 as… Read more...

Ofcom would like views on its Space Spectrum Strategy which outlines its plans to identify opportunities for spectrum sharing between the satellite and space science communities. The regulator argues it does not think spectrum availability is a barrier to growth for satellite broadband or earth observation services and therefore do… Read more...

Ofcom would like views on its plans to authorise the use of terrestrial base stations which would allow Inmarsat to provide broadband access to aircraft passengers in the UK. Currently, Inmarsat and Echostar hold pan-European licences to operate Mobile Satellite Services in the 2 GHz band. Inmarsat told the regulator… Read more...

Ofcom would like views on its plans to authorise the use of terrestrial base stations which would allow Inmarsat to provide broadband access to aircraft passengers in the UK. Currently, Inmarsat and Echostar hold pan-European licences to operate Mobile Satellite Services in the 2 GHz band. Inmarsat told the regulator… Read more...

Ofcom is consulting on whether the markets for the supply of wholesale mobile voice call termination (MCT), the service necessary for a network operator to connect a caller with the intended mobile recipient of a call on a different network, are effectively competitive, and if not what changes could be… 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...

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...

Ofcom has issued a consultation document about its intention to maintain licence terms and conditions for the use of spectrum by Amateur Radio enthusiasts. This update includes provisions to remove spectrum in the 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz bands from amateur use, which was already announced as part of the Public Sector… Read more...

The consultation document contains a number of proposals to change the arrangements for license exemption in the UK. This includes liberalising current license-exemption criteria for High Density Fixed Satellite Services, Railway Level Crossing Sensor Systems, Underwater system use below 30 MHz and a number of short-range devices. In each of… Read more...