This document invites comments on Ofcom's proposal to make two sets of regulations, the Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Satellite Earth Apparatus) (Exemption) Regulations 2016 and the Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2016. The proposal enables the use of user terminals (e.g. mobile and satellite phones) on a licence-exempt basis within… Read more...

This Call for Input is asking stakeholders for their input and initial views on a strategic review of spectrum used by fixed wireless services. Ofcom says it wants to develop its long term strategy for the Fixed Service sector. The review aims to: further Ofcom's understanding of the benefits that the Fixed Service… Read more...

Update 06/07/2016: The Dutch Ministry for Economic Affairs announced that one of the two bidders dropped out of the auction, leaving one bidder, DVB, to take the spectrum. Original entry: The Dutch regulator, Agentschap Telecom, would like to hear views on their plans to auction the expiring DTT licence. This… Read more...

The ECC has published a report suggesting two approaches to enable administrations to protect the incumbents in the band while allowing its use by MFCN as new entrants. These approaches exploit the fact that the locations of the FS/FSS stations are known. They are: Approach A: Providing the maximum permitted… Read more...

The ECC has issued a draft decision on spectrum for use by mobiles on aircraft. To ensure successful operation of systems, there is a need to establish a basis for the free circulation and use of relevant equipment within Europe and to provide access to the required spectrum and to… Read more...

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is reviewing PMSE legislation and has issued a general call for businesses and groups from the sector to submit views on how this should be undertaken. A range of audio, video and data bands are up for review and are outlined in articles 4, 5… Read more...

The UK National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has called for evidence of use cases in industry that 5G will be able to assist with.  The NIC has asked respondents to focus on the following questions:   What uses have been envisaged for 5G?Of those use cases identified, which appear most credible… Read more...

French regulator Arcep and frequency agency Anfr have launched a consultation on the use of the 862–870 MHz, 870–876 MHz and 915–921 MHz bands, which are currently reserved for the Ministry of Defence, to meet the growing needs of the Internet of Things (IoT). In its recent strategic review, Arcep identified the… Read more...

Ofcom would like views on their proposal to increase the amount of spectrum available to WiFi in the 5 GHz band. According to the consultation, the UK regulator would like to "open up a further 125 MHz of 5 GHz spectrum at 5725-5850 MHz". Ofcom said they chose these ranges… Read more...

The Australian government is consulting on an offer from Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) to acquire 2 x 10 MHz of the 700 MHz digital dividend spectrum left unsold after the country's auction in 2013. The government says the terms of the proposal "are consistent with the government's spectrum policy objectives,… Read more...