by Mirva Villa
The Dutch Ministry is seeking comments on a draft decision to adjust the use of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band for mobile network use. The proposed changes to the National Frequency Plan 2014 will apply to frequencies between 3400 MHz to 3800 MHz. Stakeholders can submit their views on… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate has launched a consultation on extending existing public access mobile radio (PAMR) licences in the 450 MHz band until 2035. Currently, these licences are due to expire at the end of 2024. This licence is currently used by Utility Connect for smart meters.… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate will launch a consultation on May 17 about its planned 3.5 GHz band award. The government will propose to hold a three-phase auction of the band with a total cap of 120 MHz. The consultation may be available for public comment from May… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate has issued a consultation asking about potential demand for the 26 GHz band. The consultation will inform any potential award of the band. Comments can be made until February 28. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate is consulting on its plans to award the 700 MHz, L-Band, and 2.1 GHz bands. The Dutch government proposes to include spectrum caps and a reserve price that would raise at least €0.9 billion. The auction itself is scheduled for Spring 2020,… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate has issued draft changes to its National Frequency Plan for a public consultation. The draft changes take into account the government's intention to make the 700 MHz band available for mobile services in Q2 2020. It adds mobile services to the band… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs may issue a consultation regarding its plans to auction the 700 MHz, 1400 MHz, and 2.1 GHz bands. PolicyTracker understands the recommended auction model could be an SMRA-Clock hybrid. The consultation will likely be in Q4 2019, while the auction itself could start in Q2… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate has issued a consultation about its proposed policy for the 3.5 GHz band, which it intends to auction in 2021. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Dutch competition regulator, the ACM, has issued a consultation on the proposed competition remedies for the planned auction of 700 MHz, L-Band, and the 2.1 GHz bands. It proposes to establish a spectrum cap for this auction such that no single operator holds licences for more than half of… Read more...
by Patrick Gahan
On 15 March 2018 the Netherland's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate opened a public consultation on the future of digital infrastructure in the Netherlands. In the consultation the ministry is seeking feedback on a range of spectrum related topics related to future digital connectivity including: The future assignment process for… Read more...