by Toby Youell
The US regulator, the FCC, is consulting on bidding procedures for 10 MHz Priority Access Licences (PALs) in the 3550 - 3700 MHz band. PALs will provide certainty for entities wanting to access the 3550 - 3700 MHz band through Spectrum Access Systems, databases that coordinate sharing of the band.… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Belgian regulator, the BIPT, is holding a public consultation on potential changes to a 3.5 GHz band licence concerning its use in the North Sea. The regulator will consider responses to this consultation until October 11. Read more...
by Toby Youell
Luxembourg's regulator, the ILR, has issued a consultation incorporating various EC Decisions into the country's domestic frequency plan. This includes European harmonisation decisions for UWB, mobile broadband at 26 GHz and 3.4 - 3.8 GHz, and short-range devices at 874 - 867 MHz and 915 - 921 MHz. Comments must… Read more...
by Toby Youell
Mexico's draft Program for the Use of Spectrum in 2020 (PABF 2020) has been published in the country's official gazette. The draft plan includes an award of the 600 MHz band, as well as the 1.9 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands. The document, which was already consulted on in the… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The French Commission on Investments and Transfers is considering inputs to the value of the 3.4 - 3.8 GHz band. The consultation is part of the France's process in setting a reserve price for the spectrum, which it plans to auction by the end of the year. Read more...
by Toby Youell
Mexico's regulator, the IFT, has issued a consultation on spectrum for 5G services. To aid discussion, the regulator has also made available a discussion paper on the topic. The document discusses various potential 5G bands for Mexico, including a series of mmWave frequencies. The IFT will receive comments on potential… Read more...
by Toby Youell
France's spectrum regulator, the ANFR, has issued a consultation on proposed changes to its reference documents on public exposure to radio frequencies. The amendments are prompted by new and future use of 3.5 GHz band by time division duplex networks, including by active antennas with steerable beams. The consultation is… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The FCC is consulting on whether or not it should allow a company to use ultra-wideband devices in ways that are prohibited by the FCC's current rules. The waiver, if granted, would allow Piper Networks to use the 3200 - 3700 MHz, 4243 - 4743 MHz, and 6240 - 6740… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Cyprus government has issued a consultation on its plans to auction the 700 MHz, 3.4 - 3.8 GHz, and 26 GHz bands. The consultation will be open to public comment until September 27. Read more...
by Toby Youell
Romania's regulator, ANCOM, has issued a consultation on its plans to auction the 700 MHz, 800 MHz, L-Band, 2.6 GHz, and 3.4 - 3.8 GHz bands. The regulator has made available a number of documents for public comment concerning the auction, including licence fees. The consultation is open until September… Read more...