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Brussels approves spectrum for 5G on planes and WiFi on public transport
Dec 08, 2022
by Laura Sear

The European Commission has approved harmonised technical conditions for the 1800 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands to allow passengers to make calls, text and use their data services in midair. Brussels has also opened up 5 GHz for WiFi on buses and public transport. “Since 2008, the Commission’s implementing decision… Read more...

Relax 5G rollout requirements if you want to save energy, say French telcos
Dec 08, 2022
by Mirva Villa

The Fédération Française des Télécoms (FFTélécoms) has outlined a number of measures that could help the sector save five per cent of its energy consumption in 2023. Read more...

Framework proposed for resolving conflicts over interference
Dec 07, 2022
by Dugie Standeford

A recent Silicon Flatirons conference tackled the question of how to resolve the sorts of spectrum interference conflicts that have led to feuds among US spectrum regulators and other federal agencies. Read more...

UK regulator favours “no change” for upper 6 GHz band
Dec 06, 2022
by Laura Sear

Although Ofcom's decision on WRC-23 Agenda Item 1.2 is now clear, the regulator has yet to determine what to do with the band in the UK. Read more...

Bahrain 3.8-4.2 GHz
Dec 06, 2022
by Mirva Villa

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Sri Lanka 5G bands
Dec 06, 2022
by Richard Haas

Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) Read more...

European deadlock on the future of UHF bands
Dec 05, 2022
by Laura Sear

A new Commission study highlights the diverging views among Member States, and reports indicate that Italy, France, UK and Spain are opposed to a co-primary mobile allocation while Scandinavian countries and the Netherlands are supportive. Read more...

Canadian consultation on radio equipment service certification fees
Dec 05, 2022
by Mirva Villa

The Canadian Innovation, Science And Economic Development department is seeking views on fees for the certification of radio equipment and the registration of telecommunications equipment. ISED has proposed to modernise the fee regime to be better equipped to deal with the increased number of applications and complexity of modern devices.… Read more...

Radio Spectrum Policy Group consultation on mobile technology evolution
Dec 05, 2022
by Mirva Villa

RSPG has launched a public consultation on a draft report on mobile technology evolution. The report is focused on the migration from 2G and 3G technologies to 4G and 5G, especially in the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands. Comments can be submitted to cnect-rspg@ec.europa.eu by January 7, 2023. Read more...