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Allocation and use of the 800 MHz Frequency Band
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

The Belgian regulator has published a consultation document with its proposals for the allocation and use of the 800 MHz band together with a study commissioned from an independent consultant. A number of recommendations have been made in the study including: the number of blocks of spectrum to be auctioned… Read more...

Auction of Advanced Wireless Services Licenses Scheduled for November 13, 2014
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

The FCC has issued a consultation concerning the bidding procedure for its forthcoming "AWS-3" (1695-1710 MHz, 1755-1780/2155-2180 MHz) auction, which is planned to take place on November 13. The FCC plans to auction the majority of the spectrum in 2 x 5 MHz and 2 x 10 MHz blocks, although it also plans to auction the 1695-1710 MHz… Read more...

Position paper on mobile spectrum holdings policy (spectrum caps)
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

The Jamaican spectrum regulator is consulting on its policy paper that calls for an aggregate spectrum cap ahead of its 700 MHz auction for mobile services. The regulator intends to impose an aggregate cap of 80 MHz for operators bidding in the forthcoming auction. The cap covers all mobile spectrum… Read more...

Cross-border coordination for mobile/fixed communications networks (MFCN) in the frequency bands: 1920 – 1980 MHz and 2110 – 2170 MHz
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

The Working Group for Frequency Management sub-group of the ECC has issued a consultation about its intention to update ERC Recommendation (01)01 to take in to account newer technology that can operate in the 1920 - 1980 MHz and 2110 - 2170 MHz bands. The original Recommendation set out the… Read more...

Cross-border coordination for mobile/fixed communications (MFCN) in the frequency bands: 694 – 790 MHz, 1452 – 1492 MHz, 3400 – 3600 MHz, and 3600 – 3800 MHz
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

The Working Group on Frequency Management within the technical authority for spectrum in Europe, the ECC, has issued ECC Recommendation (15)01 to a public consultation. The draft Recommendation sets out cross-border coordination requirements for three frequency ranges that are likely to be made available for mobile broadband at WRC-15 later… Read more...

Wireless microphones in the 700 MHz band may need to depart: call for consultation
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

Iceland's spectrum regulator, the PFS, has issued a consultation on its plans for the 700 MHz band. In particular, it once wants to gather the opinions of Programme Making and Spectrum Events (PMSE) stakeholders who may have to vacate the band to make way for mobile broadband, as well other… Read more...

Consultation on valuation and reserve price in 700, 800, 900, 1800, 2100, 2300 and 2500 MHz bands
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched a consultation on its planned auction of spectrum in seven bands, due to be held early next year. The key issues tackled are valuation and reserve pricing for the bands being auctioned as well as the amount of spectrum to be… Read more...

A harmonized frequency plan for the use of the band 169.4 – 169.8125 MHz
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

The ECC has submitted a draft amendment to ECC Decision (05)02 regarding frequency allocation, 169.4-169.8125 MHz. The amendments are the result of a technical study as set out in CEPT Report 43 and the Permanent SRD mandate as set out in the CEPT Report 44. The harmonized frequency, reserved for… Read more...

Fixed Radio in the UAE
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

The TRA, which regulates spectrum in the UAE, has issued a consultation on its proposed amendments to the way it regulates the use of spectrum for Fixed Services. These proposals follow a review of the way the UAE regulates various aspects of spectrum management that has been undertaken by consultants… Read more...

Spectrum Review: Issues Paper
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

The Australian government has issued a consultation concerning the issues it should address in its forthcoming comprehensive review of its spectrum management framework. The review seeks to modernise the framework, which was put in place in 1992, within the government's wider deregulation agenda. It shall be jointly carried out by the government and… Read more...