by Toby Youell
The Brazilian regulator, Anatel, has agreed to issue a consultation on spectrum policy with respect to the S-Band. The consultation, which will be open for 30 days, concerns the 1980 - 2010 MHz and 2170 - 2200 MHz ranges (S-Band) that are usable mobile and satellite services. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Somalian Ministry of Post, Telecom and Technology has issued its draft National ICT Policy & Strategy to a public consultation. The draft document expresses the Ministry's intention to develop a 5-year spectrum management plan, and to publish current assignments within the next two years. It also anticipates spectrum awards… Read more...
by Toby Youell
Qatar's Communications Regulatory Authority has issued a consultation on its proposal to establish a class licence for Wireless Home Area Networks. The proposed class licence would authorise licence-exempt use of spectrum for smart devices including automated electrical home appliances and heating systems. The frequencies cited in the draft regulatory instrument… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The FCC is seeking comments from private sector stakeholders on the remaining WRC-19 Agenda Item 7 issues for which the USA does not have a proposal/position. These include issues: C1, C2, C3, C4, C6, C7, E, I and J. Stakeholders with any concern with the USA joining any of the current draft… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The UK telecoms regulator, Ofcom, has issued a consultation on allowing Active Antenna Systems, an important component of 5G, in the 3.4 - 3.8 GHz band. This would be done by amending existing licences so that they comply with the conditions set out in Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/235. This… Read more...
by PolicyTracker
Norway's National Communications Authority (Nkom) is proposing changes to the ceiling applied to spectrum acquired in an auction. This is currently 2/3 of the frequencies being auctioned, and was set in May 2018. The consultation follows input from Telia, ICE and the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Stakeholders are also being… Read more...
by PolicyTracker
The IFT is inviting comments for its two yearly consultation on competition measures for dominant players in the telecoms sector. This could lead to existing measures being modified or new ones being imposed. Read more...
by Toby Youell
April 10, 2019 Update: the FCC has clarified that interested parties on this matter may file comments by June 3, and that replies to those comments are due July 2. April 3, 2019 The FCC has published its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on allowing broadband access in the 900 MHz… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Uganda Communications Commission has issued a consultation on the proposed review of its licensing framework for the telecommunications sector. The review includes questions on ensuring the effective and efficient use of spectrum. Read more...
by Toby Youell
April 8, 2019 Update: The FCC has now clarified that comments can be made until June 3, 2019. Replies to those comments are still due by July 1, 2019. April 1, 2019 Update: This consultation will be published on the Federal Register here on April 2, 2019. Comments can be… Read more...