The Austrian regulator RTR has opened a public consultation on the decision to use a competitive award procedure to award licences in the 3410–3470 MHz, 25.5.–25.9 GHz and 26.5–27.5 GHz bands. The consultation is open until June 4, 2023. Read more...

The Belgian regulator is consulting on a draft decision to grant licences for fixed networks. Citymesh Mobile was granted a licence in the 28 GHz band. Proximus, Orange, Telenet, NRB and Citymesh were granted licences in the 70/80 GHz band. The consultation is open until May 31, 2023. Read more...

The Estonian regulator TTJA has opened a public consultation on the plans to auction a 30 MHz block in the 2.3 GHz band. The auction is anticipated to take place this autumn. The consultation asks stakeholders to weigh in on whether the 2360-2390 MHz frequency range should be used for… Read more...

June 5, 2023 This consultation has been extended by 15 working days. May 9, 2023 ANACOM has opened three consultations on wholesale market access. The consultations all relate to a draft decision based on market analysis conducted by ANACOM on fixed wholesale access markets. All three consultations close on June… Read more...

The Communications Regulatory Commission has launched a consultation on the amendments to the regulations on spectrum used for satellite communications. The amendment applies to 401-402 MHz and 402-403 MHz bands for Earth Exploration-Satellite Service (EESS). The consultation is open for 30 days from the publication of the document on April… Read more...

The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications (BIPT) is seeking responses to a consultation on white areas in regards to the national broadband plan to ensure Belgium follows the EU Gigabit connectivity targets. The regulator is consulting stakeholders ahead of a new call for investments in improving connectivity in… Read more...

The Polish regulator is consulting on plans to allocate the 3.8-4.2 GHz band for private networks. The draft document is available to view here. Stakeholders can submit their comments of the draft until May 9, 2023. Read more...

The Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom) has an open consultation on the regulator's initial assessment for the allocation of the 1500 MHz and 26 GHz bands for 5G. The regulator says there will be further consultations on the design of the overall framework for allocations. Nkom plans to allocate 26 GHz… Read more...

The European Radio Spectrum Policy Group has launched a consultation on the future of Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) in the 2 GHz band. The specific frequency ranges are 1980–2010 MHz for Earth-to-space communications and 2170–2200 MHz for space-to-Earth communications. Two operators hold licences in the band to provide services within… Read more...

The Dutch authorities have launched a public consultation on a draft issuance policy for private networks in the 3.3-3.8 GHz band following updates to the National Frequency Plan. The majority of the band is designated for mobile communications. The 3400-3450 MHz and 3750-3800 MHz frequencies are intended for private network… Read more...