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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...
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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...
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Following an urgent request from Everything Everywhere to have its 2G 1800 MHz license changed to allow it to offer LTE in the refarmed band, the British regulator is consulting stakeholders to ascertain if there will be any material risk of distortion of competition if the licence is varied as… Read more...
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Establishing a framework to address the regulatory issues raised by NGNs and to support their development. Ofcom proposes a number of policy principles and processes to support them. Read more...
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UK regulator Ofcom has issued a consultation concerning its intention to make a Wireless Telegraphy Order. In accordance with the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006, the Proposed Order is intended to replace the Wireless Telegraphy Order 2006. Read more...
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Ofcom is seeking views on the nine priorities identified in its Annual Plan, including releasing and liberalising spectrum. Planned spectrum release includes the bands at 412-414 MHz, 422-424 MHz, 872-876 MHz, 917-921 MHz and part of the L-Band spectrum (1452-1492 MHz), as well as preparation for the award of the… Read more...
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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...
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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...
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Ofcom has issued a consultation concerning its plans to release a total of 12 MHz of UHF spectrum for Short Range Devices (SRDs) on a licence exempt basis. Ofcom has already announced its intention to authorise this band for SRDs and this consultation concerns the use of technical conditions that… Read more...
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Britain's communications ministry and seven other major government departments have issued a document proposing ways of identifying and releasing at least 500 MHz of sub-5 GHz public sector spectrum over the next 10 years. The document reveals five bands which have been identified as suitable for further investigation, and sets… Read more...