With regards to the government-announced regional timetable for Digital Switch Over, Ofcom believes it is necessary and desirable to insert appropriate switchover-related conditions in:i) the five multiplex licences held under the Broadcasting Act 1996; and ii) all digital television programme service (DTPS), digital television additional service (DTAS) and relevant digital… Read more...

To ensure that spectrum is used as efficiently as possible, Ofcom is addressing the issue of whether, how and when the spectrum prices for terrestrial broadcasting should reflect the opportunity cost of using it. Read more...

Calling for comment on possible amendments to the Danish frequency table as well as a look at general authorisation for the use of frequencies (licence exemptions).Contacts: Søren Esber Nielsen (e-mail sen@itst.dk)or Kristina Østergaard Mikkelsen (e-mail kro@itst.dk) Read more...

The following bands to be urgently considered for IMT-2000/UMTS systems: i)880-915 MHzii) 925-960 MHziii)1710-1785 MHziv)1805-1880 MHz Contact: yurdal@ero.dk Read more...

Ofcom are consulting on draft regulations to legalise the use of low power FM transmitters. These transmitters, which can be used to connect personal audio devices wirelessly to radios and in-car entertainment systems will be one of a range of new technologies where users will not need to obtain a… Read more...

Arcep has launched two public consultations: (i) on the renewal of the 2G Bouygues Télécom licence which ends on December 8, 2009; and (ii)the re-use of frequencies 900 and 1800 MHz by the 3G networks. They are seeking possible interest for the 4th 3G licence now available. If nobody comes… Read more...

i)Tracking, tracing and data aquisitionii)Wireless applications in healthcare Read more...

The draft opinion complements and consolidates some of the ideas in two other key RSPG opinions namely:1.Spectrum implications of the switchover to digital broadcasting (adopted November 2004).2. Spectrum for mobile multimedia services in the field of broadcasting (adopted today). The draft opinion takes into consideration virtually all potential uses of… Read more...

MCA are consulting on the radio spectrum management environment in Malta and its existing and emergingpolicy issues requiring consideration over the coming years, specifically:(i) the need to inform the Minister responsible for Communications on the existing andemerging policy issues.(ii) the need for a clear, well-balanced strategy to maximise the impact… Read more...

Comreg is consulting on a number of proposed ammendments to the existing FWALA Licensing Scheme which are designed to allow operators increased flexibility in the deployment of their current and future FWALA networks. This is aimed at improving the availability of wireless broadband to consumers, particularly those in rural areas.… Read more...