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The Belgian regulator BIPT has launched a consultation on possible uses for the E-GSM-R band, either for railways or Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The 870-876 MHz and 915-921 MHz bands are currently not in use in Belgium, although they are used in neighbouring countries such as Germany and Luxembourg… Read more...
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PTS is carrying out a feasibility study on the use of 2.3 GHz (2300-2400 MHz) for mobile broadband. The regulator cites "international developments and a well developed ecosystem around the band" as supporting its view that the band should be made available to mobile operators. Programme making and special events… Read more...
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ARCEP is consulting on a draft proposal for what it says will be a complete overhaul of its fixed internet access and telephone service quality of service (QoS) indicators. The regulator wants to make more use of crowdsourcing to reflect customers' experience of coverage and QoS. ARCEP said it wants… Read more...
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The RSPG has issued a draft opinion based on the output of its working groups on IoT and intelligent transport systems. It outlines a series of recommendations and definitions around the subject of IoT and calls for responses by 9 January 2017. Read more...
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The RSPG has issued a draft opinion based on the output of its working group on intelligent transport systems. It has issued recommendations based on the current state of ITS, spectrum regulator issues and the availability of frequency bands. Comments should be made by 9 January 2017. Read more...
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In 2017, Ofcom will auction 190 MHz of spectrum in the 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz bands – an increase of just under a third of the total mobile spectrum currently available. This represents more than three-quarters of the 4G airwaves that were released in 2013. The 40 MHz of… Read more...
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Ahead of its auction of 190 MHz of spectrum in the 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz bands, Ofcom has issued a consultation in which it proposes the exclusion of BT/EE from bidding for spectrum in the former band. It cites competition concerns on the grounds that BT/EE holds 45 per… Read more...
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The Australian regulator has launched a consultation on the draft allocation decisions for the 700 MHz spectrum band auction, revealing the proposed entry fee (A$10,000), lot configuration and auction methodology. Both lots available will be nationwide. The 2 x 10 MHz lot will consist of 738-748 MHz paired with 793-803… Read more...
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Polish regulator UKE has opened a consultation on the draft decision to extend Orange Poland's licence for frequencies in the 450 MHz band. The new licence will be valid from 1 January 2017 until the end of 2031 and will cost PLN 115 million (€26.6 million). Read more...
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The Australian regulator has launched a consultation on whether the 1427-1518 MHz and the 3575-3700 MHz bands should be moved forward to the "preliminary re-planning stage" of ACMA's process for considering additional spectrum for mobile broadband. Currently, they are part of the regulator's "initial investigation stage". The bands are currently… Read more...