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French national PPDR broadband radio network
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

The French Ministry of the Interior has issued a Request for Information regarding the construction of a new PPDR national broadband radio network. The consultation is wide-ranging but includes questions for stakeholders regarding the spectrum that will be used to support the network. The government has already agreed to reserve… Read more...

Tracking, tracing and data acquisition
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

The WGFM has issued a consultation on an annex of Recommendation 70-03. The Recommendation generally relates to the use of the Short Range Devices (SRDs), while the annex specifically concerns tracking, tracing and data acquisition. Read more...

Pan-Channel Island Consultation on 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz Spectrum Awards
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

The two telecoms regulators in the Channel Islands have jointly issued a consultation document on their plans for the 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands. The regulators want to hear views on how 4G technology should be introduced to the Channel Islands. This includes measures to mitigate the risk of… Read more...

Harmonised use of the 63 – 64 GHz frequency band for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

The Working Group for Frequency Management sub-group of the ECC has issued some amendments to ECC Decision (09)01 to a public consultation. These amendments take in to account industrial research in to the use of the 63 - 64 GHz band. Read more...

Harmonised Amateur Radio Examination Certificate – Examination Syllabus
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

An ECC sub group, the Working Group on Frequency Management has issued a consultation on amendments to Annex 6 of Recommendation T/R 61-02. These amendments include additional elements on "Social Responsibility of Radio Amateur Operation" and "Operating Procedures" to the syllabus of the Harmonised Amateur Radio Examination Certificate.  Read more...

Long Term Vision for the UHF broadcasting band
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

The ECC has launched a consultation on its long term vision for the UHF broadcasting band. The paper identifies four scenarios that would affect future assignments in the UHF bands below 694 MHz: Class A - Primary use of the band by existing and future DVB terrestrial networks; Class B -… Read more...

Future Spectrum Demand for Short Range Devices in the UHF Frequency Bands
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

CEPT has issued ECC Report 189 for public consultation. The report sets out the technical conditions under which Short Range Devices can be used in the 870-876 MHz and 915-921 MHz bands. This report will be relevant for five applications that have been standardised by ETSI. Read more...

Considerations Relating to Transfers, Divisions and Subordinate Licensing of Spectrum Licences
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

Industry Canada, the government department responsible for spectrum management in Canada, is seeking views on its proposals to change the regulations governing spectrum transfers. Industry Canada proposes, upon receipt of a spectrum licence transfer request, to determine whether a detailed review is required as some transfers do not have material impacts… Read more...

Digital Economy Consultation
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

This document seeks comments on how to boost the digital economy. It includes plans to free up additional spectrum by re-purposing the 2500 MHz band to allow flexible use make the 700 MHz band available for next generation wireless as broadcast services move to digital television in 2011 hold additional… Read more...

Comment sought on competitive bidding procedure for auction of 218-219 MHz service and Phase II 220 MHz Service Licenses
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

The US regulator is seeking input from stakeholders and the public on the auction procedures for 1,868 licenses due to come on the block on December 7, 2010. The 218 to 219 band is used for short-distance communications service for subscribers within a specified service area.  220 MHz licensees will… Read more...