by Laura Sear
The regulator, RU, has released a draft call for an auction of the 900 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands. The 900 MHz band will be awarded in two rounds. The first round will consist of 4 blocks of 2x5 MHz at a starting price of €16 million per block. The… Read more...
by Laura Sear
Ofcom is consulting on five potential candidate spectrum bands that might be suitable to support the future operational communications needs of the utilities sector. These are: 400 MHz (Northern Ireland only): 410-412 MHz paired with 420-422 MHz; 412-414 MHz paired with 422-424 MHz 450 MHz: within 450-470 MHz, part or… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The European Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) is consulting on its draft opinion on its "Strategy on the future use of the frequency band 470-694 MHz beyond 2030 in the EU." The opinion includes a review of the latest developments and considers possible post-2030 scenarios for the UHF band in Europe.… Read more...
by Laura Sear
Ofcom is proposing to make a number of changes to its amateur radio licensing framework, to meet the needs of radio amateurs. The regulator aims to : provide greater operating freedom for radio amateurs; and make the process of getting and using a licence simpler, clearer and more responsive. The… Read more...
by Laura Sear
The regulator, NKEK, held a meeting with representatives from the mobile industry to present a draft of an updated version of its mobile operator licence. Updates include EMF limits, licence duration terms and obligations in case of national emergencies. NKEK is accepting comments on the draft until July 23, 2023. Read more...
by Richard Haas
The Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) is consulting on its draft report on the practices and challenges of phasing out 2G and 3G. The body is accepting comments until August 15, 2023. Read more...
by Richard Haas
The EU Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) is consulting on its draft opinion on "The development of 6G and possible implications for spectrum needs and guidance on the rollout of future wireless broadband networks." The report reviews the existing rollout of 5G services and the availability of 5G spectrum in Europe.… Read more...
by Mirva Villa
The Swedish regulator PTS is seeking views on a draft market analysis on wholesale market access to fibre infrastructure. The PTS assessment includes proposals on obligations to increase the competitiveness of fibre network markets. The regulator is also holding a virtual information in the week commencing September 11, 2023. The… Read more...
by Mirva Villa
The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications has launched a consultation on the allocation of 40.660–40.690 MHz for private radio stations. The band would be used by radio amateurs for individual training and technical studies on radio wave propagation. Currently radio amateurs can transmit in 28.0–29.7 MHz, 50.0–52.0 MHz… Read more...
by Mirva Villa
The Agency for Consumer Protection and Technical Supervision has opened a consultation on wholesale local access market regulation. The regulator has also completed market analysis on wholesale local access. The draft decision has now been submitted to public consultation, which closes on August 1, 2023. Read more...