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The RSPG is seeking views on its draft work programme for 2010 before it is finalised. The draft includes: Drawing up the first Multiannual Radio Spectrum Policy Programme. Topics are likely to be technology neutrality, service neutrality, flexible spectrum management, promotion of spectrum trading and common policy objectives to improve spectrum efficiency. Common approaches to the… Read more...
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Industry Canada has asked for comments on how it should proceed to meet the international guidelines and move to broadband radio service licences, opening up the 2500 - 2690 MHz band to two-way systems that can provide high-speed and high-capacity broadband service such as wireless Internet access, voice-over-IP, high-speed data… Read more...
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The UK regulator has issued a consultation paper in which it seeks comment from all telecoms and broadcast stakeholders on how to proceed with gathering information for a new three-yearly mandatory report to the government on the UK's communications infrastructure. The first report is due to be submitted in August… Read more...
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The US regulator is conducting its annual consultation, and the first since the government launched its new broadband initiative, to determine whether broadband is being deployed to all Americans in a reasonable and timely fashion. Comment is sought from companies, policy institutes, governmental entities, analysts, consumer groups, individual broadband consumers… Read more...
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The US regulator is proposing to create a Cybersecurity Roadmap to identify vulnerabilities to to communications networks and end users, and to develop counter measures and solutions in preparation for, and response to, cyber threats and attacks. The National Broadband Plan calls for the Roadmap to identify the five most… Read more...
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French regulator ARCEP is consulting on the principles that should guide the refarming of the 900 MHz band in France's overseas territories (départements et collectivités d’outre-mer). As part of the conusltation, it is asking for feedback from operators on the future spectrum needs of these territories. They include Guadeloupe, Martinique,… Read more...
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The regulatory and competitive implications of BT's plans for a NGN. Ofcom believes there are opportunities for competitor networks provided there is the availablity of access to BT's network. Read more...