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
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 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
Despite its title, this consultation is an opportunity for stakeholders in the Portuguese market to comment not just on 700 MHz but also 450 MHz, 900 MHz, 1500 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 3.6 GHz and 26 GHz. This is part of the country's preparation for 5G and has been… Read more...
by Martin Sims
The consultation follows an Italian law passed in December 2017 and concerns the three 5G pioneer bands identified by the EU's Radio Spectrum Policy Group: 700 MHz, 3.6-3.8 GHz and 26 GHz. The full consultation is available online. It appears not to contain specific proposals, rather inviting interested parties to… Read more...
by Martin Sims
Ofcom is proposing to attach coverage obligations to some of the licences it will award for the 700 MHz band. 700 MHz is currently used for Digital Terrestrial Television but is being cleared and will be auctioned for mobile services in the second half of 2019. The proposed coverage obligations are:… Read more...
by Patrick Gahan
Qatar's CRA have announced that they expect to open a public consultation regarding spectrum in the 700 MHz band that could be allocated to Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and internet of things (IoT) applications using both broadband and narrowband standards. It came as part of a statement about the release of 5G… Read more...
by Patrick Gahan
Switzerland's OFCOM has opened a public consultation regarding the draft auction documents for assigning spectrum in the 700 MHz, 1400 MHz, 36- 3.8 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands. OFCOM has designed the auction to run as a Clock Auction and the regulator expects to issue an invitation to participate in the… Read more...
by Patrick Gahan
Belgium's BIPT has published a consultation calling for feedback on a draft decision concerning the technical and operational terms required to avoid harmful interference in the 700 MHz band. The decision outlines the measures that should be taken in order to avoid interference with neighbouring bands as well as different… Read more...