She will be the first woman to lead the UN specialised agency in its 157-year history. Read more...

The Kremlin claims Russian 5G development plans remain unchanged despite the country’s war against Ukraine and resulting Western economic pressure. However, industry observers say the sanctions could derail 5G rollout in the country. Read more...

The draft Indian Telecommunication Bill 2022 seeks to remove ambiguity about when the government can award spectrum through auctions or an administrative process. Read more...

The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation has launched a consultation on the 26 GHz band auction terms. The auction is part of the country's recovery strategy, Digital Spain 2026. There will a total of 2,400 MHz available for national licences, and 38 regional licences. The 20-year-licences on offer… Read more...

Are unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) ready for take-off? According to our updated UAS dossier, the answer is yes, but a lack of clear rules is keeping them on the ground. In 2022, two key barriers remain—slow progress in developing regulations and standards for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) UAS… Read more...

US regulator the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has authorised Lynk Global to offer direct satellite-to-mobile services. Read more...

Indian Ministry of Communications is inviting comments on the new draft Telecommunications Bill. This follows an earlier consultation this year on the need for a new legal framework governing the telecommunications sector. Stakeholders can comment on the draft until October 20, 2022. Read more...

Canada's Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) is inviting comments on the draft of the government's spectrum policy for the next five years. ISED has included specific questions related to policy considerations and pricinples for its spectrum release plans, connectivity and environmental impacts to name a few areas. The document… Read more...

German regulator has published a position paper regarding future awards of spectrum in the 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands. Licences in all three bands are set to expire at the end of 2025. BNetza is proposing a spectrum swap for the 800 MHZ band. The position paper… Read more...

The Belgian telecommunications regulator, BIPT,  is inviting comments on a draft Royal Decree that would enable it to authorise private local networks using 4G or 5G technologies in the 3.8-4.2 GHz band. Interested parties have until October 21, 2022 to submit comments to the consultation. Read more...