Ofcom has opened a consultation on the sale of 6.25 GHz of mmWave spectrum for new uses. Read more...

Ofcom has released a statement following the closure of the initial consultation. Read more...

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is running a consultation on the proposal to assign spectrum in the 26 GHz, 40 GHz, 36 GHz, 47 GHz and E-band for IMT. Read more...

The FCC has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the shared use of the 42–42.5 GHz band. The regulator is seeking comments on how shared access schemes could be implemented in the band. Sharing mechanisms considered include nationwide non-exclusive licensing, site-based licensing, technology-based licensing. Stakeholders are also asked to… Read more...

Ofcom has launched a further consultation on new uses for mmWave bands. The UK regulator has decided to make over 6GHz of spectrum available in 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands for mobile technology. The consultation asks stakeholders to submit their comments on auction design for citywide licences, licensing conditions… Read more...

The European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations has published a draft decision on the uncoordinated and coordinated earth stations of fixed satellite service and broadcasting satellite services. The decision on the new regulatory framework reflects the role of satellite communications in future telecommunication services. The consultation close on March… Read more...

The ECC has launched a number of consultations in relation to the harmonisation of the 40 GHz band for mobile and fixed communications networks in Europe. The ECC's draft decision outlines the CEPT objectives to harmonise the 40.5-43.5 GHz frequencies in Europe to facilitate roaming and cross-border coordination. The draft decision… Read more...

Ofcom is proposing to make a large amount of millimetre wave (mmWave) spectrum available across the 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands for use of mobile technology, including 5G. The regulator proposes to revoke fixed link licences for the 26 GHz band in and around high-density areas, giving five years’… Read more...

The Austrian regulator and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism has issued a consultation about potential frequency assignments to be held from 2021 to 2026. The document focusses on the 26 GHz band. It suggests several potential options that would involve assigning these frequencies by the end of… Read more...

November 23, 2020: The NCC has made this document available for public comment. The deadline is December 7. November 16, 2020 The NCC has published a draft consultation document on its website concerning 5G in Nigeria. The document sets out the regulator's vision for how 5G will be deployed in… Read more...