The Romanian regulator is conducting a short consultation on its proposals to open 900 MHz and 1800 MHz for LTE and WiMAX use in line with European harmonisation of the bands for 3G and 4G use. At present, the rights of use for these bands are held by three operators –… Read more...

The Australian regulator has launched a consultation on future uses for the 28 and 31 GHz bands (27.5–28.35 GHz and 31–31.3 GHz) where licences expire in January 2014. The ACMA says it is reviewing licensing arrangements in the bands "so that future arrangements will maximise the overall public benefit from use… Read more...

Recomendations on power limits and other technical parameters for RFID applications including automatic article identification, asset tracking, alarm systems, waste management, personal identification, access control, proximity sensors, anti-theft systems, location systems, data transfer to handheld devices and wireless control systems. Read more...

ERO is consulting on recommended channel arrangements for fixed services in 5925-6425 MHz, 7125-8500 MHz, 10.0-10.68 GHz and 12.75-13.25 GHz. Read more...

The ECC proposes amending ECC/DEC/(06)04 to introduce a conventional licensing procedure for fixed outdoor installations. This licensing regime would be administered on a national basis. Read more...

Following the conclusion of the ITU WRC-03 conference, the Commission requested the Radio Spectrum Policy Group to provide it with an advisory Opinion on the policy priorities and objectives to be pursued by the European Community at the next conference (WRC-07), to ensure that European preparation of this event would… Read more...

The IST 2005-06 Work Programme will define the content of calls for proposals and tenders in 2005 and 2006 for the IST priority. Consultation with the industrial and academic research community is a key input into this definition. Read more...

Ofcom's strategy and priorities for the promotion of media literacy Read more...

First phase of a move to regulate access to BT's copper access network at the wholesale level because it is not competitive. Further consultation on financial models expected March 2005 Read more...

This document looks at draft Directions for a proposed set of Key Performance Indicators ("KPIs") that BT will be required to publish in respect of key wholesale products and services. The requirement to publish Quality of Service information was confirmed and imposed following reviews of competition in communications markets, undertaken… Read more...