The ITU is seeking comments on a discussion paper entitled Setting the scene for 5G: Opportunities & Challenges. The paper deals with a variety of topics including: The technologies available to realise 5G including core networks. The Spectrum requirements for 5G networks including the spectrum requirements for backhaul and frontal. The challenges faced… Read more...

Norway's regulator Nkom is seeking feedback on the regulators proposed framework for the allocation of spectrum in the 700 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands. Nkom is proposing to assign  2 x 30 MHz of the 700 MHz band together with 15 MHz of the 2.1 GHz band in and auction that… Read more...

The United Kingdom's Ofcom has published a consultation seeking feedback on extending the unlicensed portion of the 57 - 71 GHz band and making changes to the technical conditions. The proposals apply to both short range devices and fixed wireless systems. Full details can be found on Ofcom's website here and… Read more...

Poland's spectrum regulator the UKE has opened a consultation on the use of spectrum in the 700 MHz, 3.5 GHz, 26 GHz bands. As part of this consultation the UKE also asked participants for input on the 3.7 GHz, and 1.5 GHz bands. The full consultation document can be found in… Read more...

The  Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has drafted regulations for the use of 5905-5925 MHz for intelligent networked vehicles and intelligent traffic information systems.  These are now open to the public for comments. The draft regulations are available here. Read more...

The Norwegian Regulator is seeking comments on its draft rules for the auction of the following bands: high 6 GHz, 8 GHz, low 10 GHz, high 10 GHz, 13 GHz, 18 GHz, 23 GHz, 28 GHz and 38 GHz. It will be a two stage auction, the first for generic… Read more...

UK Broadband has asked to change its the licence in the lower of its two frequency blocks in this band. It wants to shift it down by 5 MHz and surrendering its rights to use 4 MHz of spectrum. Ofcom is minded to agree but is inviting comments. The full consultation… Read more...

The UK's Ofcom is consulting on levels of annual licence fees (ALFs) for 900 MHz and 1800 MHz spectrum, to be paid by mobile network operators. Full details can be found in the official consultation documents which are available on Ofcom's website here. Read more...

Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) has initiated a public consultation on 5G spectrum planning. This covers technology development trends, equipment maturity, and 5G candidate bands. The NCC website gives the expiry date as one month from May 31 (presumably June 30) but the consultation is also discussed in a blog post… Read more...

Considering the growing international interest in using spectrum around 3.5 GHz for 5G, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has opened a consultation on revisions to the 3450–3650 MHz band (the 3500 MHz band) to accommodate flexible use for fixed and mobile services. The consultation also seeks preliminary comments on the potential changes… Read more...