ARCEP has launched a consultation on the proposed regulatory changes affecting fixed broadband and ultrafast broadband markets. Responses to the consultation can be submitted until April 3, 2023. Read more...

The European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) has a number of short-term consultations open on revised ERC Recommendation 70-03, specifically on radiodetermination applications, alarms, personal audio devices, and medical implants. The consultations are open until March 9, 2023. Read more...

CEPT has a consultation on the draft ECC report 352 on spectrum solutions for governmental use of unmanned aircraft systesm (UAS). The frequency bands assessed for harmonised use are 1880-1900 MHz and 1910-1920 MHz. The draft notes that co-channel operation between governmental UAS and 5G-based Future Railway Mobile Communications System… Read more...

The European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations has published a draft decision on the uncoordinated and coordinated earth stations of fixed satellite service and broadcasting satellite services. The decision on the new regulatory framework reflects the role of satellite communications in future telecommunication services. The consultation close on March… Read more...

The European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) has published a revised ERC Recommendation on PMSE use. The draft is open for comments until April 7, 2023. Read more...

The Spanish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation is seeking submissions to identify regions with poor internet coverage as part of their digitalisation initiative. The survey asks submissions on areas that do not have 4G service at a minimum speed of 50 Mbps. The consultation also seeks to identify… Read more...

Telecommunications company Arqiva has made a request to the UK regulator Ofcom to reduce the scope of its licence in the 28 GHz band. In the future, Arqiva only wishes to operate from three geographical locations to provide satellite gateway services to a satellite operator. Arqiva's current national licence has… Read more...

The Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority is seeking stakeholder views on radio spectrum licensing in the 3.4-3.8 GHz band. The regulator wants to create larger blocks of spectrum for the provision of 5G services. The authority's provisional plan on defragmenting the band is available on the JCRA website. The consultation is… Read more...

ANACOM has opened a consultation on a draft decision to renew the spectrum licence for mobile and fixed telecommunications provider MEO for DTT services. The regulator intends to renew MEO's licence to provide digital terrestrial television broadcasting until December 10, 2030. Stakeholders can submit comments until March 29, 2023. Read more...

The EU's Radio Spectrum Policy Group has launched a public consultation on the role of spectrum policy in facilitating the green digital transition in Europe. The group seeks views on the need for a common set of methodologies to assess the environmental impact of wireless technologies. The questionnaire also asks… Read more...