by Mirva Villa
The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) has launched an additional consultation on the requirements for the auction procedure for 900 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 2.6 GHz. The regulator is proposing additional coverage requirements. This document supplements a consultation carried out earlier this year. The deadline to submit comments is… Read more...
by Mirva Villa
The Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) says it is seeking contributions from stakeholders on how to develop Sweden's spectrum management strategy. The previous spectrum strategy was drawn up in 2014. The regulator invites comments on PTS's existing spectrum strategy and suggestions on what aspects the new plan should include. The… Read more...
by Mirva Villa
The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) is consulting on a decision to extend the validity period and change the licencing conditions for licences in the 2.6 GHz band. The authority intends to change the licence conditions so that they comply with the European Commission's spectrum harmonisation plans. PTS also… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The Swedish regulator, the PTS, is consulting on a proposed "demand analysis" of the 700 MHz, 1.5 GHz, 26 GHz and 28 GHz bands. The agency is considering the current use of these bands which will provide a basis for any future assignments. Parts of the 700 MHz band, as… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The Swedish regulator, the PTS, is consulting on limiting the number of permits issued in each state in its upcoming award of the 900 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands. You can find more details here (in Swedish). This consultation will be open for comment until May 25, 2022. Read more...
by Richard Haas
The Swedish regulator, the PTS, has published a consultation on a coordination agreement reached with Denmark regarding the 900 MHz band. The agreement sets out that the band can be used without coordination if base stations do not produce more than a certain threshold of electromagnetic field strength. Further coordination… Read more...
by Toby Youell
February 28, 2022: The PTS has now opened this consultation, which sets out a number of proposals for the planned award of the 900 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands. This award is due to begin in September 2023. The regulator is considering a variety of rules for the… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Swedish regulator, the PTS, has issued a consultation about proposed local 5G licences at 3720 - 3800 MHz and 24.25 - 25.1 GHz. These licences would be targeted for local applications such as factories, mines, and ports. These local licences would be assigned this year. The proposal is available… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Norwegian regulator, Nkom, has issued a consultation about a new border coordination agreement it has reached with Finland and Sweden. The draft agreement would make it easier to deploy 5G in border regions with respect to the 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, L-Band, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz, 2.3… Read more...
by Toby Youell
Sweden's regulator, the PTS, has issued a consultation about assigning the 900 MHz, 2.1 GHz, and 2.6 GHz bands. Its preliminary view is that the spectrum should be made available through national licences for at least 20 years, and that all of the spectrum should be assigned in one award.… Read more...