The Australian regulator is seeking comment on a discussion paper it has issued on technical and policy issues associated with the reallocation of the 700 MHz band of digital dividend spectrum. The paper provides both a roadmap setting out the ACMA's planned process for reallocation of the band once digital… Read more...

The US regulator has published a lengthy "Notice of Proposed Rulemaking" which proposes several measures to increase the potential for sharing between terrestrial and satellite services in the 37.5 to 42.5 GHz V Band. A second proposal envisages deleting the Broadcasting Satellite Service (BSS) allocation in the 42.0 to 42.5… Read more...

The UK regulator has put together a set of proposals on how to launch white space technology and make new devices available to consumers without the need for a licence. According to Ofcom, it has been established over a period of years that the optimum approach to identifying the white… Read more...

The UK regulator is proposing a set of new fees that implement Administered Incentive Pricing (AIP) to a number of categories of wireless telegraphy licences which have not been awarded at auction. This would mean setting prices for annual licence fees above administrative costs to reflect a range of spectrum… Read more...

The ECC has issued a draft decision on spectrum for use by mobiles on aircraft. To ensure successful operation of systems, there is a need to establish a basis for the free circulation and use of relevant equipment within Europe and to provide access to the required spectrum and to… Read more...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...