by Laura Sear
The satellite industry generated an estimated $279 billion in revenue in 2021. As more satellites continue to launch, regulators are changing their policies to make sure that what goes up can come down again in a sustainable way. Read more...
by Richard Haas
Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
The African Telecommunications Union has reached preliminary positions on several "hot topics" for the upcoming WRC-23. However, the question of allocating 470—960 MHz for IMT is still proving too contentious to resolve. Read more...
by Mirva Villa
The CEPT Electronic Communications Committee has released a draft report on the compatibility between mobile communications vehicle (MCV) services using non-AAS 5G NR technology and terrestrial systems capable of providing electronic communications services in the paired 1800 MHz and the paired 2.6 GHz frequency bands. The report has found that… Read more...
by Mirva Villa
The CEPT Electronic Communications Committee is seeking comments on a draft revision of the ECC Decision (14)02. This decision aims at harmonising implementation measures for mobile/fixed communcations networks (MFCN) in the 2.3 GHz band for TDD use. The ECC says that, subject to national considerations, the 2.3 GHz frequency band… Read more...
by Mirva Villa
The Australian Communications and Media Authority is seeking views on the technical framework for 2 GHz band spectrum licences. The consultation is part of the authority's five-year spectrum outlook plans for 2022-2027. ACMA has set out a public consultation on the two options proposed for unwanted emissions in the frequency… Read more...
by Mirva Villa
The regulator in Liechtenstein has opened a consultation on the proposal to award frequencies for 5G services in 700 MHz, 1400 MHz and 3.6 GHz through direct assignment. The third EU pioneer 5G band, 26 GHz, is not part of this consultation. The regulator says a decision on the allocation… Read more...
by Mirva Villa
The Hong Kong Communications Authority and the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development have jointly launched a consultation on plans to re-assign 20 MHz of spectrum in the 850 MHz and 900 MHz frequency bands and 90 MHz in the 2.3 GHz band. The 20 MHz in the sub-1 GHz… Read more...
by Mirva Villa
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority for the Kingdom of Bahrain (TRA) has launched a public consultation on updating their spectrum pricing regulation, which has been in place since 2017. The Schedule of Fees sets out the regulator's approach to determining licence fees and fines. The consultation involves questions on the amendments… Read more...