With a view to supporting future 5G developments the ISED has called for feedback on the regulator's approach to releasing spectrum in the 28 GHz , 37-40 GHz and 64-71 GHz frequency bands. The deadline for responses was originally given as August 4, 2017,  however this has since been extended to November 11, 2017. Read more...

Ultra Wideband (UWB) devices - which can transmit high data rates over short distances at a very low power - have an existing exemption from the relevant UK spectrum law, the Wireless Telegraphy Act. This consultation is about how to implement a recent decision by the European Commission on UWB… Read more...

As part of ACMA's five year spectrum outlook 2017 - 2021 the regulator is consulting on a work plans for new major spectrum projects, the future allocation assignment of spectrum bands and the regulators approach to the implementation of spectrum review and legislative reform. The bands mentioned as being reviewed for future allocation and… Read more...

ComReg opened a public consultation on licensing spectrum in the 26 GHz band for point to point and fixed wireless access local area (FWLA) services. BT, Irish Broadband, Three and Vodafone all currently hold licences in the 26 GHz band which are due to expire in June 2018. The regulator… Read more...

Brazil's National Telecommunication Agency (ANTEl)has informed PolicyTracker that the regulator plans to hold a public consultation using frequencies in the S Band for IMT by the Global Mobile Satellite System. To this end ANTEL is planning to review regulations covering frequencies between 1980-2025 MHz and 2160-2200 MHz bands. ANTEL intends to… Read more...

Malaysia's MCMC has released a marketing plan for the future assignment of 700 MHz spectrum planned for 2 January 2018. The MCMC is offering 80 MHz of spectrum from 703 MHz to 743 MHz and from 758MHz to 798MHz  in paired 2x5 MHz blocks and intends to assign the spectrum… Read more...

The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has called for feedback on updates to regulations on the use of wifi, mobile communications (IMT), mobile satellite and satellite earth stations on aircraft as well as mobile communications between airports and aircraft. The updated and revised regulations cover allocated frequency ranges and usage conditions… Read more...

The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has called for on feedback on a new draft document detailing the technical regulations for the authorisation and operation of drones within the UAE. The draft document covers a proposed licensing scheme as well as frequency bands and usage restrictions relating to the operation of drones.  This consultation relates to… Read more...

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is seeking responses  on whether a future public protection and disaster relief network should be wholly dedicated, commercial or a combination of the two. With regards to spectrum the consultation also explores whether there is a need for dedicated spectrum for public protection and disaster… Read more...

CEPT has called for feedback on a draft report (ECC Report 270) into sharing studies between Telecoil Replacement Systems (TRS) and Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) in the frequency range 1656.5-1660.5 MHz.   The Studies considered interference between the two systems from Telecoil Replacement Systems (TRS) and mobile earth stations.  There was… Read more...