The CEPT is seeking views on how synchronised, unsynchronised, and semi-synchronised 5G New Radio operations may be able to co-exist in the 3.4 - 3.8 GHz band, Europe's premier 5G band. The draft Report 296 provides information on synchronisation frameworks in these bands, building on previous ECC Reports that address… Read more...

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Lithuania is asking for comments on its plans to develop 5G using 3.4-3.8 GHz. It intends to auction the band in 2019. One of the issue raised in the consultation is TDD network synchronisation. Read more...

Sweden's PTS has opened a consultation regarding assignment of spectrum in the 2.3 and 3.5 GHz bands in preparation for the upcoming  2.3 GHz and 3.5 GHz auction     Read more...

Brazil's spectrum regulator ANATEL is holding a consultation on the direction that the regulator should take with regards to assigning spectrum in the 2.3 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands. In this regard ANATEL is looking for feedback on the following points: The possible system and services that could benefit from… Read more...

Slovenia's AKOS is seeking comments on the regulator's work program, financial plan and tariff proposals for 2019. Among the regulator's plans are the assignment by auction of spectrum in he 700 MHz band is by the end of 2019, most likely in mid 2019. Additionally AKOS mentions plans to assign spectrum… Read more...

Poland's spectrum regulator the UKE has opened a consultation on the use of spectrum in the 700 MHz, 3.5 GHz, 26 GHz bands. As part of this consultation the UKE also asked participants for input on the 3.7 GHz, and 1.5 GHz bands. The full consultation document can be found in… Read more...

Considering the growing international interest in using spectrum around 3.5 GHz for 5G, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has opened a consultation on revisions to the 3450–3650 MHz band (the 3500 MHz band) to accommodate flexible use for fixed and mobile services. The consultation also seeks preliminary comments on the potential changes… Read more...

Finland's Ministry of Transport and Communications (Liikenne-ja viestintaministerio, MoTC) has launched a consultation on the assignment by auction of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band in 2018. The MoTC expects spectrum from 3410-3800 MHZ to be available for use from 2019. The official auction page can be found here. And links to… Read more...

Australia's ACMA has launched a consultation on the assignment and licensing of the 3.6 GHz band  (3575–3700 MHz), which is soon to be auctioned. The consultation covers: Whether or not licences for 3.6 GHz spectrum should commence as soon as the auction ends or at the end of a two… Read more...

Australia's ACMA has launched a consultation on the proposed technical framework for operating in 3.6 GHz (3575–3700 MHz), which is due to be auctioned shortly. The ACMA is seeking feedback on the following: The draft spectrum licensing plan for the 3.4 GHz band. Proposed emission limits for spectrum in the 3100–3380 MHz… Read more...