ComReg has opened a consultation on the proposed lease of spectrum rights from Dense Air and Vodafone to Eircom. This involves the lease 14 MHz of each operator's FWALA spectrum rights in the 3.6 GHz band to Eircom for three months. The consultation period is short, ending on February 9,… Read more...

The Moldovan National Regulatory Agency ANRCETI has opened a public consultation on two draft decisions. The first is on the general authorisation and licencing regime in electronic communications. The second amends the rules on the use of unlicenced frequencies and short-range devices which do not require a technical permit. The… Read more...

ARCEP has launched a consultation seeking stakeholder views on new draft legislation on the use of mobile communications on board aeroplanes. The purpose is to update the current national framework to be in line with the new European Commission decision allowing in-flight 5G connectivity. The consultation is open until March… Read more...

The UK regulator Ofcom has a consultation open on their proposed plan of work for the year ahead. The plan of work includes elements related to spectrum policy, as the regulator aims to prioritise widening access to fast, affordable broadband, and changes to spectrum licencing processes. The document also sets… Read more...

The Swedish Post and Telecommunications Authority (PTS) has begun a consultation on the licence conditions for 900 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands. The regulator proposes coverage obligations attached to the licences, including requirements to expand mobile coverage for railways and roads. The consultation is also seeking stakeholder views… Read more...

ANCOM is seeking comments on a draft decision on the general authorisation regime for electronic communications networks and services. The draft decision aims to simplify the process and bring it to line with new European level practice. The consultation is open until Janury 27, 2023. Read more...

The Belgian regulator has launched a public consultation on the draft decision to grant exclusive rights to 70 GHz and 80 GHz bands to Telenet Group, Proximus and Orange for fixed network use. This follows earlier decisions to grant rights to the three operators in 2021 and 2022. Each operator… Read more...

The Slovakian regulator has launched a public consultation on the allocation of frequencies in the 900 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands, and the awarding of temporary licences in the 3.6-3.8 GHz band. The current licences in the 3.6-3.8 GHz band expire on December 31, 2024, while the new licences begin… Read more...

The Latvian Public Utilities Commission is seeking opinions on the most effective use of the 26 GHz band in Latvia. The regulator is making the 25.1-27.5 GHz band available for mobile operators from Janury 1, 2024, but is yet to decide whether the frequencies will be awarded through an auction… Read more...

The Belgian regulator is consulting on plans to enable operators other than Citymesh and Gridmax to bid for frequencies in the 3410-3430 MHz band. This follows an earlier proposal which was submitted to public consultation between September 23 - October 21 last year. The consultation document is open for comments… Read more...