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The Belgian regulator has launched a wide-ranging consultation about the future use of a number of spectrum bands. It is inviting comments on the future of the 2G and 3G bands; the 700 MHz band; the L-band; 2.1 GHz frequencies not used by MNOs; the 2.3-2.4 GHz band; the 2.6… Read more...
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Pakistan's regulator, the PTA, has released an Information Memorandum for its long-awaited auction of spectrum in the 850 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz bands. The document sets out the PTA's vision for the licence conditions and auction design. First mooted in 2004, the auction of these bands has had a long and… Read more...
by PolicyTracker
The Belgian regulator has launched a wide-ranging consultation about the future use of a number of spectrum bands. It is inviting comments on the future of the 2G and 3G bands; the 700 MHz band; the L-band; 2.1 GHz frequencies not used by MNOs; the 2.3-2.4 GHz band; the 2.6… Read more...
by PolicyTracker
Pakistan's regulator, the PTA, has released an Information Memorandum for its long-awaited auction of spectrum in the 850 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz bands. The document sets out the PTA's vision for the licence conditions and auction design. First mooted in 2004, the auction of these bands has had a long and… Read more...
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The ECC has issued a draft decision on spectrum for use by mobiles on aircraft. To ensure successful operation of systems, there is a need to establish a basis for the free circulation and use of relevant equipment within Europe and to provide access to the required spectrum and to… Read more...
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UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has published a consultation paper on its mobile data strategy that identifies several bands it thinks can be used for mobile data. In particular, Ofcom says its priority is to consider the use of the 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz bands, TV white spaces in the UHF broadcasting… Read more...
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As part of its move towards spectrum-efficient technologies, the Australian regulator is consulting on its proposals to allow mobile operators to deploy femtocells using existing apparatus licences which authorise use of specific devices. Femtocells have been deployed in spectrum-licensed areas, usually covering urban areas, at 2.1 GHz since 2011. The… Read more...
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Portuguese regulator ANACOM has published a draft version of a regulation laying down the rules for the forthcoming auction of spectrum in the 450 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands. The regulation includes a proposal to introduce spectrum caps, which Anacom hopes will… Read more...
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The Australian regulator, ACMA has issued a consultation on its proposal to remake its legislative instruments for the 2 GHz band. ACMA's current instruments expire in October next year, but ACMA wants to maintain these instruments without significant changes. Read more...
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The Bahraini regulator TRA has published a consultation document with proposals for the award of individual licences and associated frequency licences for the delivery of mobile telecommunications services in the 900, 1800, 1900, 2100 and 2600 MHz bands. The government’s Third National Telecommunications Plan calls for the provision of efficient… Read more...