The Australian Communications and Media Authority is seeking views on the technical framework for 2 GHz band spectrum licences. The consultation is part of the authority's five-year spectrum outlook plans for 2022-2027. ACMA has set out a public consultation on the two options proposed for unwanted emissions in the frequency… Read more...

The Malta Communications Authority (MCA) has launched a consultation on their plans to reassign spectrum in the paired 2 GHz band. As licences in the paired and unpaired 2 GHz bands expire, the regulator is proposing measures to ensure continuity of services while preparing for the EU band harmonisation. The… Read more...

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has published a consultation on changes to arrangements for television broadcast services in the 1980–2010 MHz and 2170–2200 MHz bands. This is to support the introduction of mobile-satellite services (MSS) in the 1980–2010 MHz and 2170–2200 MHz bands, which would replace television services.… Read more...

The Moldovan regulator ANRCETI  is asking industry stakeholders interested acquiring licences in the 900 MHz, 2.1 GHz 2.6 GHz and 3.4 - 3.8 GHz bands to register their interest in participating in a possible spectrum auction. This auction is likely to be held by the end of 2020 in keeping with ANRCETI's… Read more...

Slovenia's AKOS is seeking comments on the regulator's work program, financial plan and tariff proposals for 2019. Among the regulator's plans are the assignment by auction of spectrum in he 700 MHz band is by the end of 2019, most likely in mid 2019. Additionally AKOS mentions plans to assign spectrum… Read more...

O2 has asked the Czech Telecommunication Office (CTO) to change the allocation for 2110.3-2130.1 / 1920.3-1940.1 MHz from UMTS to technological neutral. The request also relates to fixed-link operation in 29396.5-29452.5 / 28388.5-28444.5 MHz. Read more...

Germany's Bundesnetzagentur (The Federal Network Agency) is reported to have opened a public consultation on the regulators recently unveiled draft proposal for an auction of 5G spectrum in the 2 GHz (aka 2.1 GHz) and 3.6 GHz bands. According to media reports:  the regulator intends to offer 60 MHz of paired spectrum in… Read more...

The MCA is calling for feedback from stakeholders on the proposed national regime for the licensing of CGCs. The consultation considers the licensing regime most appropriate for Malta to facilitate the deployment of CGCs for the 2 GHz mobile satellite service (MSS) in accordance with EU legislation. The satellite component of the MSS… Read more...

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...

The Norwegian regulator says it has started preparations for issuing new licences for spectrum in the 2 GHz band where current licensing arrangements expire between 2018 and 2020. It is looking for comments on the future use of 2025-2110 MHz, 2200-2290 MHz and 2300-2400 MHz. Licences for the first two… Read more...