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The five commissioners unanimously adopted draft proposals for novel incentive auctions which will see broadcasters voluntarily giving up spectrum in the 600 MHz band. The process will start with a reverse auction in which the broadcasters bid to give up spectrum rights in exchange for cash. The spectrum will then… Read more...
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The US regulator is trying to get a wide range of input into whether it is ever justifiable to interrupt wireless telephony services in the interests of safety and security, and if so, under what circumstances. The FCC has not come forward with any proposals of its own in this… Read more...
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The Romanian regulator has launched a consultation on the use of the 410 and 450 MHz bands. The 450 MHz spectrum in question was used by Telemobil until March 2013, and Telekom Romania held the 410 MHz frequencies until the end of 2014. Ancom is now looking at harmonising use… Read more...
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The government of New Zealand, having previously announced its plans for an auction of spectrum in the 700 MHz band, is now consulting on the auction format and implementation requirements. It is proposing to hold a "simplified" combinatorial clock auction. The government will reveal the reserve price for the spectrum… Read more...
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Ofcom has launched a call for inputs which it hopes will help improve its understanding of the role end-user mobile coverage enhancers could play in improving indoor mobile coverage. Such solutions could sit alongside others such as femtocells and smart repeaters. The regulator is seeking to establish whether end-user repeaters… Read more...
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The inter-governmental group that advises the European Commission on radio spectrum policy matters, the Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) has issued a consultation on its draft work programme for 2016 and beyond. It has identified the following areas to work on: Digital Single Market - Telecoms Regulatory Framework issuesSpectrum related… Read more...
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The Working Group on Spectrum Engineering (WGSE) has released ECC Report 210 to a public consultation. The group, part of the European body, CEPT, thinks that the frequency bands 5855-5875 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz and 3400-3600 MHz are not suitable candidates to be used by Broadband Direct-Air-to-Ground Communications (DA2GC) because it… Read more...
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The US regulator is seeking comments on its planned procedures for its forthcoming H block auctions. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to auction the upper H block (1995-2000 MHz) and the lower H block (1915-1920 MHz) as a paired block of 2 x 5 MHz. There will be a… Read more...
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In the consultation document, the UK regulator has laid out the general principles and methodology it uses to set spectrum fees, and then explained how it proposes to set spectrum charges in future. According to Ofcom, the document is intended to clarify and consult on issues that stakeholders have raised… Read more...
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This consultation gives further details of ComReg's proposals for the award of a mobile TV licence in the five urban areas of Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Waterford. ComReg says it is currently only possible to award one licence for mobile TV in Ireland due to limited spectrum availability. In… Read more...