The UK regulator, Ofcom, is consulting on the progress of its current spectrum management work as well as proposed future projects. Ofcom is considering the establishment of spectrum sandboxes. These are areas where academics and industry can test equipment and coordination efforts. Ofcom suggests sandboxes could be used to test… Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, is consulting on proposed changes to its mobile repeater licence exemption rules. Initially introduced in 2018, these rules allow people to use mobile repeaters without a licence. These repeaters need to abide by certain rules. Ofcom says it wants to change said rules to allow for… Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, has launched a consultation on simplifying its restricted services licences and adding new frequencies to be used for these services. Restricted services have small coverage areas and are often used to broadcast at events, or within a particular establishment. They mainly broadcast in the AM and FM… Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, has issued a consultation on the increased demand for mobile data, and how this may impact spectrum policy. The paper outlines how mobile data usage will increase in the coming years. Ofcom suggests that current spectrum holdings, as well as planned allocations, are "broadly sufficient" to… Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, has released a paper on spectrum policy issues regarding Terahertz spectrum. Issues discussed in the paper include potential use cases for terahertz as well as issues surrounding spectrum management. Ofcom is proposing a more flexible approach to spectrum management in the band and is emphasising spectrum… Read more...

The UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, has issued a call for evidence with regard to its general Wireless Infrastructure Strategy. The documents seeks information about what wireless connectivity the UK will need over the next decade and what more needs to be done to deliver it. It… Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, has issued its proposed plan of work for 2021-22 to a public consultation. The document includes a discussion of its plans for spectrum, including a planned consultation on a future 26 GHz band award. The document is available for public comment until February 5, 2021. Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, has launched a consultation on its draft spectrum management strategy. The draft strategy focuses on three areas: supporting wireless innovation, licensing to fit local and national services, and the promotion of spectrum sharing. The consultation document is available for public comment until February 26, 2021.   Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, is consulting on its plans to allow greater access to the 100 - 200 GHz band. Under the proposals, low power devices could access the 116 - 122 GHz, 174.8 - 182 GHz, and 185 - 190 GHz bands on a licence-exempt basis. Increased power devices… Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, has issued a consultation on its proposed plan of work for 2020-21. The document includes information about Ofcom's plans for spectrum policy, including ongoing work on spectrum sharing and making available licence exempt spectrum above 100 GHz. The consultation is open for public comment until February… Read more...