by Patrick Gahan
The MCA has opened a public consultation on the future use of spectrum in the 700 MHz band. In particular the MCA is seeking feedback on identifying the optimal use for spectrum that makes up the guard bands and duplex gap of the 700 MHz mobile band for local needs.… Read more...
by Patrick Gahan
The FCC is currently running a consultation on proposed rules and regulations to allow for the use of spectrum between 95 GHz and 3 THz. The proposed rules would allow for the use of a total of 102.2 GHz of spectrum for licensed point to point services and make 15.2… Read more...
by Patrick Gahan
The ACMA has a consultation open until April 17, 2018 on proposed changes to the current spectrum licence tax as detailed in Radiocommunications (Spectrum Licence Tax) Determination 2014. The ACMA is proposing the following: To adjust the base amounts used in the calculation of indirect costs Reflect changes in Census information.… Read more...
by Patrick Gahan
France's Arcep has opened a public consultation on a draft terms and plans for the reassignment of licences in the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands The licences in question are currently held by Orange, SFR and Bouygues Telecom and are due to expire in 2021 and 2024.… Read more...
by Patrick Gahan
On 15 March 2018 the Netherland's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate opened a public consultation on the future of digital infrastructure in the Netherlands. In the consultation the ministry is seeking feedback on a range of spectrum related topics related to future digital connectivity including: The future assignment process for… Read more...
by Patrick Gahan
The UK regulator Ofcom has opened a consultation on proposed coverage obligations for licences in the 700 MHz band. The proposed obligations will require the winners of licences in paired 700 MHz spectrum to roll out improved mobile coverage in rural areas. According to Ofcom this equates to a requirement to… Read more...
by Patrick Gahan
On 19 March 2018 El Salvador's telecommunication's regulator SIGET opened a public consultation regarding the planned assignment of spectrum in the 1900 MHz and AWS-1 bands. In all SiGET proposes to assign 140 MHz of spectrum in the two bands; 2x10 MHz in the 1900 MHz band between 1850-1860 MHz and 1930-1940 MHz… Read more...
by Patrick Gahan
On February 26, 2018 India's TRAI opened a consultation regarding the provision of voice services over LTE networks. The consultation calls for feedback on a variety of issues regarding the quality of voice services delivered over LTE networks. The consultation was originally scheduled to end on March 16, 2018, however… Read more...
by Martin Sims
March 19, 2018 Policy Tracker can now confirm that the Danish Energy Agency has published a consultation on the auction of the 700 MHz, 900 MHz and 2300 MHz bands. The regulator proposes to auction the following spectrum: 2x30 MHz of the 700 MHz band between 703-733 MHz and 758-788 MHz. 20 MHz… Read more...
by Martin Sims
The CTU is holding a consultation on amending the regulation of 21.2–24.25 GHz. The proposals include the use of 56 MHz channels for fixed services and PMSE access in 21.4-22 GHz. Read more...