by Richard Handford
The Technology Innovation Group on 6G (TIG-6G) set up by the Indian government’s Department of Telecommunications has published a major policy document on 6G.The document contains a number of recommendations, including on spectrum. Among them is an opening up of new bands for IMT and an expansion of the mid-band… Read more...
by Laura Sear
Belgian regulator BIPT is consulting on updated technical conditions of the 1800 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands for aircraft connectivity. These updates correspond to the recent CEPT decision on these bands. The consultation is open until April 28, 2023. Responses can be sent by email to consultation.sg(at)bipt.be Read more...
by Laura Sear
The Saudi Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) is consulting on a new national radio law. CST says that the scope of the National Radio Law Project includes provisions that cover the governance of radio use along with the responsibilities and obligations associated with its use in the Kingdom. It… Read more...
by Laura Sear
Ofcom is looking for input from stakeholders to review the Shared Access licences in the 3.8 - 4.2 GHz, 1781.7 - 1785 MHz paired with 1876.7 - 1880 MHz, 2390 - 2400 MHz, and the lower 26 GHz band indoors. Ofcom wants to explore what has been learned from these… Read more...
by Laura Sear
The draft spectrum outlook includes a detailed annual work program, with activities and milestones for the 2023–24 financial year. Some of the main points the ACMA is considering are: Planning outcomes for mid-band spectrum in the 3.4–4.0 GHz band to support the deployment of 5G services in Australia Advancing several… Read more...
by Laura Sear
The Dutch economic affairs ministry is consulting on its plan to auction licences in the 3.5 GHz band for 5G services. The reserve prices set the minimum proceeds at EUR 176 million. At least three players are expected to acquire licences in the auction this autumn, with 300 MHz in… Read more...
by Laura Sear
The National Agency for Regulation in Electronic Communications and Information Technology (ANRCETI) is consulting on two draft decisions on allocating spectrum for satellite use. The first is regarding the approval of the conditions for the 17.3 - 20.2 GHz and 27.5 - 30.0 GHz bands to be used for geostationary/non-geostationary satellite… Read more...
by Laura Sear
The Ministry of ICT published draft guidelines on a call for companies to set up fixed wireless access to remote areas of Colombia. The draft explains the conditions for those interested in setting up FWA networks, such as representatives of organized connectivity communities or non-profits. The consultation is open for comment… Read more...
by Laura Sear
French regulator ARCEP is consulting on the allocation of frequencies in the 1800 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands in Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyana, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin, La Réunion and Mayotte, as well as the 900 MHz band in Guyana, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint- Martin and Mayotte. Comments can be sent to the regulator’s email… Read more...