The guidelines set new rules under which the Commission will assess financial support handed out by EU member states to improve broadband coverage in the 27-member bloc. The rules will enter into force in January 2023. Read more...

As the mobile industry races toward 6G, it's focusing on 7-24 GHz to support new services. But the use cases for that spectrum are far from clear and the satellite sector is already challenging the idea. Read more...

For many people, the acronym "AFC" can only refer to one thing: Arsenal Football Club. In the spectrum world, however, it refers to automated frequency coordination. This is a spectrum use coordination system that consists of a registered database of all the bands in use by various types of radio… Read more...

AFC, or automated frequency coordination, will enable spectrum sharing in the 6 GHz band starting in North America, with the prospect of appearing in other regions as well as other bands. Read more...

The Kazakh regulator is ready to sell key 5G spectrum while the country’s Digital Development Minister has hinted at efforts to introduce new market entrants. Read more...

The Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARTP) of Senegal has launched a consultation on deployment of 5G technology. Stakeholders are invited to submit their views on the maturity of the digital ecosystem in Senegal, and which spectrum bands would be appropriate for deploying 5G in the Senegal. Submissions can be… Read more...

The Icelandic Telecommunications Office is asking for comments on the changes planned for coverage, speed and quality requirements of high-speed mobile networks in all bands assigned to MNOs (800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 3.6 GHz). Secondly, there is an obligation to build a high-speed transport network… Read more...

This ECS Strategy Statement for 2023-2025, acts as a mid-term review of ComReg's Five-Year ECS Strategy. As a mid-term review it sets out the various projects and programmes of work the Irish regulator will undertake to implement the final two years of the Five-Year ECS Strategy. ComReg is asking for… Read more...

Industry group BEREC is looking for comments on their report that describes the challenges and benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions in the telecommunications sector. BEREC wants to identify AI developments in selected use cases that may have an impact on regulation. These use cases are: Network and Capacity Planning… Read more...

BIPT is consulting on their work programme for 2023. The regulator proposes to allow private local networks using 5G technology in the frequency band 3800-4200 MHz. They also aim to set up a 5G Knowledge and Learning Platform. They are revising the radiation safety monitoring of portable radio equipment and… Read more...