UK regulator Ofcom has published a consultation designed to set a framework for licence exempt spectrum for the next 20 years. It is based on two principles. Firstly, that spectrum use should be licence-exempt if this is expected to derive greater value than a licensed approach. Secondly, where demand for… Read more...

The Irish regulator, ComReg, is inviting views on a discussion paper drawn up by a panel of experts which examines dynamic spectrum access. The concept is defined as accessing frequencies assigned to another user who isn't using them at a particular time or in a particular place. The paper examines… Read more...

This consultation by the French regulator aims to make sector players aware of the regulatory means which might be chosen for the reuse of the 900 and 1800 MHz bands for 3G. Included in this discussion is reassigning the frequency assignments for the existing three 3G operators should a fourth… Read more...

The RSC is seeking views on its planned work programme for 2007, which includes harmonisation measures, on-going or new mandates and other issues. Interested parties are invited to comment by e-mailing infso-rsc@ec.europa.eu. Read more...

The UK regulator is putting forward new proposals for the long-term supply of radio spectrum for users of wireless microphones and similar equipment. These include awarding digital interleaved spectrum by beauty contest rather than the auction proposed in last year's Digital Dividend Review document. Read more...

A company called UK Broadband want to increase power limits in its 3.5GHZ FWA licence and use it for mobile WiMAX applications. Ofcom recommends acceptance of most of the requests but has asked for stakeholder views. Read more...

Comments invited on a compatibility study between proposed GBSAR applications and other services operating in this frequency range namely Radiolocation Services and Earth Exploration Satellite Services. Read more...

After a request from ETSI, ERO has carried out a study to test the compatability of ITS at 63-64GHz and the following services/systems:1) Inter Satellite Service;2) Fixed Service operating above 64 GHz;3) Radiolocation service operating in the frequency range 63-64 GHz;4) proposed Multiple Gigabit Wireless Systems (MGWS). Read more...

The consultation paper invites comment on using the released analogue TV frequencies for mobile high-speed Internet access. It also seeks to assess likely industrial developments and understand the impact of European harmonisation in these frequency bands. Read more...

Following earlier consultations Ofcom is inviting comments on revised technical conditions for the auctioning of the band. It is proposing two Spectrum Usage Rights (SUR) for the 1452-1479.5 MHz sub-band, one SUR for a high power-low density network and another SUR for a low power-high density network. The new consultation… Read more...