UK regulator Ofcom is consulting on a proposal for a new spectrum licence for drone operators. The new licences would allow Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operators to use a range of technologies that are not currently allowed. These include the use of mobile and satellite terminals and safety equipment. The… Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, is consulting on proposed changes to licences in the 3.4-3.8 GHz band held by UK Broadband. Currently, spectrum licences held by the company have different licence terms from those sold to mobile operators at auction in 2021. Ofcom says aligning the licences will remove barriers such… Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, is consulting on updating technical conditions for licences held by Vodafone and Telefónica. Ofcom is proposing to change some conditions for licences held by Vodafone in the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands. These changes will amend the licences with updated parameters… Read more...

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...