Discussion paper on the issues relevant to Ofcom’s area of responsibility. These include juristiction; preventing interference to terrestrial GSM networks; legal status of the equipment used; and numbering. (Aircraft safety is the responsibility of the Civil Aviation Authority) Read more...

A new method for stating minimum technical restrictions in spectrum licences, called ‘spectrum usage rights’ or SURs. Licences in SUR form would restrict the permissible emissions into frequency bands and geographic locations of neighbouring users. The aim is to maximise flexibility while protecting neighbouring users from excessive interference. Read more...

Proposals to auction a single Wireless Telegraphy Act licence (2x4MHz) on a technology and application-neutral basis in early 2007. Possible uses of spectrum include public and private mobile radio services; Programme Making and Special Events; emergency services communications; mobile data or voice services. One tradeable licence will be offered to… Read more...

Call for comments on the harmonised use of radio spectrum by equipment using UWB technology in the European Union. The objective is to elicit a formal opinion on planned technical implementation measures from the Radio Spectrum Committee on June 29th. The work compliments the two mandates on UWB issued by… Read more...

A call for responses to twenty seven questions aimed at different sectors within the communications industry. The responses will be utilised by the regulator in conjunction with an independent consultant to define the regulatory strategy for 2007 to 2009. The strategy is expected to be finalised by the end of… Read more...

The consultation makes two main proposals: • Changing the 2002 Maastricht Special Arrangement to allow multimedia services in the 1452 – 1479.5 MHz band • Allowing a minimum amount of 7-8 MHz for mobile multimedia in bands 174 – 230 MHz and 470 – 862 MHz However, the RSPG notes… Read more...

This document sets out Ofcom’s proposals to open the 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz spectrum bands for point to point broadband fixed wireless systems on a light licensed basis. Ofcom says the spectrum bands currently have little or no use and are therefore available for a wide range of wireless… Read more...

Consulting on the possibility of a phased approach in the band 4.2 – 4.8 GHz without mitigation techniques with the objective of taking a final decision at the next ECC meeting 3 – 7 July 2006. Read more...

The RSPG is preparing a coordinated EU approach for scientific use of radio spectrum and is particularly interested in getting opinions on how to assess costs and benefits of using frequencies on a shared basis. Read more...

Calling for input from stakeholders on the Draft revised ERC Report 25. The report defines a European Table for the frequency range 9 kHz to 275 GHz for a strategic framework for the utilisation of the radio spectrum in Europe to be implemented from 2008. CEPT countries are expected to… Read more...