Calling for comments on the long awaited Commission Communication. The document places spectrum reform at the top of the agenda and lists three policy options:i. Create an EU entity in charge of managing EU aspects of spectrum.ii. Adapt and improve the regulatory framework with coherence achieved through regulatory committee structures… Read more...

Calling for input on:i. what the main objectives of the EIT should beii. how it could add value to existing EU processes iii. possible structure: eg. single institution/large structureiv.research priorities. Read more...

Calling for input on proposed conditions and award mechanisms for this single round sealed bid auction which will take place in Spring 2006. Read more...

Consulting on procedures for the allocation of frequencies in the range 1710-1730 MHz and 1805-1825 MHz. Read more...

Comments invited on proposal to designate three metropolitan mobile operators - Orange France, SFR and Bouygues Télécom - as having signifcant market power for the termination of SMS messages. It is further proposed to to impose a tariff control, in the form of an orientation towards the costs of SMS… Read more...

Proposals to regulate the rights of way for providers of electronic communications networks including:i. Shared use of the electronic communications infrastructure (masts,pillars, ducts etc.)ii) provisions for building electronic communications networks at the same time as roads and public utilitilities. Comments to consultare@anrc.ro. Read more...

Assessing significant market power in the fixed line market and calling for input from market players on the question of access.Wholesale line rental will be considered. Read more...

Consultation on the specifications required by Austrian Broadcast Services to meet the requirements of a uniform digital TV offering. Specifications available from www.ors.atConsultation responses to: konsultationen@rtr.at Read more...

Interested parties are called to comment on the effectiveness of the five directives that cover electronic communications services. A number of specific objectives are outlined including: i.) Strengths and weaknesses of the Article 7 consultation processii)The role of the single marketiii)Its impact on competition and access. iv) It has been… Read more...

Ofcom is seeking views on the nine priorities identified in its Annual Plan, including releasing and liberalising spectrum. Planned spectrum release includes the bands at 412-414 MHz, 422-424 MHz, 872-876 MHz, 917-921 MHz and part of the L-Band spectrum (1452-1492 MHz), as well as preparation for the award of the… Read more...