CEPT has called for feedback on a draft report (ECC Report 271)  detailing compatibility and sharing studies related to NGSO satellite systems operating in the FSS bands 10.7-12.75 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 14-14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space). The studies investigate compatibility between  the FSS a bands and radio astronomy s well as earth exploration services.… Read more...

CEPT has called for feedback on a draft report (ECC Report 272) concerning satellite earth Stations operated in the frequency bands 4-6 GHz, 12-18 GHz And 18-40 GHz in the vicinity of airports and airfields.  This includes both fixed stations as well as those installed on vessels and aircraft. The… Read more...

Canada's ISED has launched a consultation on the country's spectrum outlook from 2018 to 2022.  This extensive consultation calls for feedback on a variety of topics including: spectrum licensing regimes, supporting future network traffic, satellite spectrum requirements, backhaul spectrum requirements as well as the release of future spectrum. The deadline for responses to… Read more...

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BIPT consulted on the regulatory framework for future use of the 3.4-3.8 GHz band for 5G mobile broadband services. The consulation considered the timescales for making the frequencies available. More information Read more...

ACMA has launched a consultation on the use of mmWave spectrum for 5G services. In particular, the process seeks views on whether spectrum in the 26 GHz mmWave band (24.25-27.5 GHz) should be given accelerated consideration for 5G broadband. The consultation also asks for opinion on other potential 5G mmWave… Read more...

BIPT/IBPT consulted on the proposed regulatory framework for the 1427-1517 MHz frequency band. A consideration of the whole 1400 MHz band was prompted by the consultation published on 23 May 2017, which found a lack of interest in the more limited set of frequencies that had been proposed (1452-1492 MHz).… Read more...

The Indian government plans to auction spectrum in the 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300-3400 MHz and 3400-3600 MHz bands. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is seeking comment on applicable reserve prices, amount of spectrum to be auctioned and associated… Read more...

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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is inviting views on whether measures need to be taken to encourage the deployment of digital radio in the FM bands. The state-owned All India Radio (AIR) is in the process of deploying digital services in medium wave (MW) and short wave (SW)… Read more...