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Industry Canada has asked for comments on how it should proceed to meet the international guidelines and move to broadband radio service licences, opening up the 2500 - 2690 MHz band to two-way systems that can provide high-speed and high-capacity broadband service such as wireless Internet access, voice-over-IP, high-speed data… Read more...
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The UK regulator is consulting stakeholders on what criteria should be used when holders of radio multiplex licences apply for renewal. Ofcom is also proposing to charge for the spectrum occupied by DAB broadcasters from the end of 2014 using Administered Incentive Pricing. However, this is dependent on government policy… Read more...
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The UK regulator is seeking comments on its proposals to introduce RSA in the 3600-4200 MHz band for Fixed Satellite service (FSS) and the 1690-1710 MHz and 7750-7850 MHz bands for the Meteorological Satellite Service (Metsat). Ofcom is proposing the introduction of RSA in these bands because several receive-only earth… Read more...
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Polish regulator UKE is consulting on changing the national frequency plan for the 412-420 MHz and 422-430 MHz bands. Read more...
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Following a 2007 consultation, the UK regulator adopted a policy of not renewing commercial radio analogue licences beyond 31 December 2015 in order to maintain flexibility ahead of legislation on digital switchover which was not expected before then. However, licensees already providing a digital service on a DAB multiplex may… Read more...
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New Zealand's Ministry of Economic Development has revised the "Radio Licence Certification Rules" document (Public Information Brochure (PIB) 38), which specifies the rules for the certification of radio licences in the radio licensing bands. The aim of the revision is to provide a better reflection of current licensing policies and… Read more...
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The US regulator is seeking comment on its proposals to make 90 MHz of spectrum currently allocated to Mobile Satellite Services in the 2 GHz Band, Big LEO Band and L-Band available for terrestrial moblle broadband use. The proposals seek to remove regulatory barriers to terrestrial use in 1525-1559 MHz… Read more...
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The ANACOM draft decision concerning the offer of mobile communication services on board vessels (MCV), which should use the 880-915/925-960 MHz and 1710-1785/1805-1880 MHz frequency bands, has been placed in public consultation until 4 August. Interested parties are asked to submit comments to the email below. Read more...
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The UK regulator has issued a consultation paper in which it seeks comment from all telecoms and broadcast stakeholders on how to proceed with gathering information for a new three-yearly mandatory report to the government on the UK's communications infrastructure. The first report is due to be submitted in August… Read more...
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The UK regulator is seeking comments on legislation it proposes bringing into effect in November 2010. This would involve replacing the Wireless Telegraphy act of 2006 with new regulations. These would liberalise current licence exemption criteria for high density fixed satellite services, railway level crossing radar, underwater system use below… Read more...