The Greek spectrum regulator EETT has published the results of its consultation on tender documents for granting rights to use 24.5-26.6 GHz. Mobile operators Cosmote, Vodafone-Panafon and Wind Hellas commented in the consultation. The starting recommended price is at the lower limit of the range initially proposed by the EETT. … Read more...

French spectrum regulator ARCEP is consulting on the uses of 2.6 GHz and 3.5 GHz and how they can be allocated, with a view to a possible allocation in the second half of the year. Depending on the results of the consultation, the regulator could award 40 MHz in 2.6… Read more...

The WGFM sub-group of the ECC has issued ECC Report 217 to a consultation. The Report examines the regulatory and technical aspects applicable to the use of Land and Maritime Earth Stations on Mobile Platforms (ESOMPs) operating in Ka-band Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) satellite systems. The Report concludes that these ESOMPs may be… Read more...

Three options presented for review of the band:(i)Divide frequencies in the band between point to multipoint systems and point-to-point sysetms.(ii)Divide frequencies in the band between individual frequency assignments and block frequency assigments on a national or regional basis. (iii)Open the whole block for national or regional spectrum block assignment earmarking… Read more...

The Romanian telecommunications regulator has issued a position paper on the use of the 26 GHz band for a public consultation. The document explains Romania's historical use of the band and also the current regulatory framework. It then sets out the current use of the band and how the regulator… Read more...

The UK regulator has launched a consultation on its proposals to extend Recognised Spectrum Access (RSA) to new frequency bands, intended to promote more efficient use of spectrum. Ofcom describes RSA as a way of taking into account, within national spectrum planning, the use of frequencies used for the reception of services that… Read more...