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Future use of the 450 MHz band
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

The Romanian telecoms regulator has published a consultation document and questionnaire to solicit views from stakeholders on the future use of the 433 to 457.5 MHz paired with 463 to 467.5 MHz band (the 450 MHz band). The band is currently being used by Telemobil, which offers a nationwide CDMA… Read more...

Licence Exemption of Wireless Telegraphy Devices
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

The UK telecoms regulator is consulting on its proposals to make changes to the existing licence exemption authorisation for some devices in the UK. Ofcom proposes: a) Setting a date to close the 10.675 - 10.699 GHz band after which no new short-range devices (SRD) can be deployed in the… Read more...

Consultation in the context of the development of an RSPG Opinion on priorities and objectives for the Community in the World Radiocommunication Conference 2007
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

EC extends initial consultation which called on the RSPG to identify policy priorities and objectives to be pursued by the European Community at the next WRC conference Read more...

Consultation on additional UMTS mobile frequencies
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

The Swiss regulator, OFCOM, is carrying out preparatory work for the possible licensing of free frequencies in the UMTS core band and extension band. The consultation includes questions on topics such as licensing, market development, requirements for the available frequencies, environmental protection and area planning. The consultation follows the revoking… Read more...

Annual licence fees for 900 MHz and 1800 MHz spectrum
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

November 18, 2013 Ofcom has announced that the deadline for receipt of responses has been pushed back from December 19 to January 16, 2014. Ofcom said the delay was "in response to a stakeholder request to have more time to consider the proposals." October 11, 2013 The UK telecoms regulator… Read more...

Pan-Channel Island Consultation on 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz Spectrum Awards
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

Guernsey's Office of Utility Regulation (OUR) and the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority (JCRA) have launched a joint consultation on allocating spectrum in the 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands. Issues to be considered include identifying the allocation process most likely to bring improved services to Guernsey and Jersey, the role and form of… Read more...

Mobile Coverage Obligations
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

The ECC has issued a Report on mobile coverage to a consultation.  The Report considers how spectrum licences are written to achieve policy goals regarding mobile coverage.  It concludes that each administration has its own methods and that a harmonised approach is largely inappropriate. Read more...

LTE Options Sint Maarten
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

The telecommunications regulator of Sint Maarten (a Caribbean island that is part of the Netherlands) has issued a consultation document regarding the future use of LTE technology on the island. The document sets out the country's options but also makes recommendations to adopt an extended 900 MHz bandplan and the… Read more...

Spectrum Review
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

The UK regulator is consulting stakeholders on its proposals to make changes to spectrum management policy across a number of bands between 1.5 GHz and 88 GHz that are currently available to fixed links. A total bandwidth of 12 GHz spread across 14 different bands is managed by Ofcom, with… Read more...

Fixed Links Survey
Dec 17, 2015
by PolicyTracker

As part of its "Strategy for Managing the Radio Spectrum 2011-2013", the Irish regulator has invited stakeholders to complete a survey which is part of a consultation document. In particular, ComReg is seeking views on changing the interference radius for the 23 GHz and 26 GHz bands, making 56 MHz… Read more...