ERO is inviting comments on proposals to harmonise the use of pico cells and satellite links to provide GSM900 and GSM1800 services on ships. It is also consulting on compatibility issues with land-based networks. Read more...

The document sets out Ofcom's proposals on the packaging and auction design for the largest part of the digital dividend spectrum together with the conditions to be included in the licences. The bands are known as the 'cleared spectrum' and comprise 128MHz that will be cleared of existing users by… Read more...

This document gives notice of and consults on Ofcom’s intention to introduce recognised spectrum access (RSA) in 406.1-430MHz. This provides a legal basis for public sector bodies like the military to hold and trade spectrum. Ofcom is also inviting views on the technical conditions necessary to prevent interference. This is… Read more...

Following the failure of the process launched in March 2007 to assign the remaining frequencies in the 2.1 GHz band, ARCEP is holding a public consultation prior to launching a new procedure. Included in the 2.1GHz award will be access to frequencies in the 900 MHz band. ARCEP is considering… Read more...

ComReg is considering making available a single 8MHz UHF spectrum channel initially in the urban areas of Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Waterford. The regulator is seeking comments on whether this licence should be specifically for Mobile TV, allowing the creation of a multi-city service; or whether it should be… Read more...

The Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) is inviting comments on a draft opinion for a coherent EU-wide approach to the collective use of spectrum (CUS). The opinion suggests ways in which regulators can make CUS available to stimulate innovation, rather than formulating policy as a response to demand from manufacturers. Read more...

The consultation has three parts: 1) Lifting restrictions on the technology and services that can be provided in the GSM bands (i.e. 900 MHz and 1800 MHz). 2) Making 30% more spectrum available in the 900 MHz band to encourage more competition 3) ComReg is also setting out three options… Read more...

The Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) has been asked by the European Commission to identify ways to ensure consistency between the various regulations affecting spectrum and to improve the cooperation between bodies involved in drawing up these regulations. The RSPG is now seeking stakeholder comments on its draft opinion. It… Read more...

The UK regulator has set out proposals to introduce Administered Incentive Pricing (AIP) to the maritime and aeronautical sectors. AIP would be implemented in some areas from 2009 but would not be applied to the majority of uses until after 2010. Read more...

Ofcom has published a consultation on increasing the power levels below which devices will be exempt from licensing in the frequency bands above 10GHz. The regulator argues that the current power limits on UWB below 10GHz could be extrapolated proportionately into the higher bands without causing harmful interference. Read more...