The Portuguese regulator ANACOM is seeking submissions on the availability of spectrum in the 700 MHz band. The regulator is interested in specific frequencies in the band, including 733-758 MHz (designated as duplex gap separating uplink and downlink frequencies), and 694-703 MHz and 788-791 MHz (which are designated as guard… Read more...

The Slovenian digital transformation office has launched a consultation on an addendum to the national plan for the development of digital infrastructure by 2030. The document outlines the plans for establishing the infrastructure to enable high-speed connectivity and uninterrupted 5G network coverage in all populated areas. The consultation is open… Read more...

Update January 3, 2023 Information about the consultation is available on the regulator's blog via this link. The consultation is open until January 31, 2023. December 19, 2022 Polish regulator UKE has said that they will open a consultation on December 20, 2022 on plans to auction frequencies in the… Read more...

This ECS Strategy Statement for 2023-2025, acts as a mid-term review of ComReg's Five-Year ECS Strategy. As a mid-term review it sets out the various projects and programmes of work the Irish regulator will undertake to implement the final two years of the Five-Year ECS Strategy. ComReg is asking for… Read more...

Industry group BEREC is looking for comments on their report that describes the challenges and benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions in the telecommunications sector. BEREC wants to identify AI developments in selected use cases that may have an impact on regulation. These use cases are: Network and Capacity Planning… Read more...

BIPT is consulting on their work programme for 2023. The regulator proposes to allow private local networks using 5G technology in the frequency band 3800-4200 MHz. They also aim to set up a 5G Knowledge and Learning Platform. They are revising the radiation safety monitoring of portable radio equipment and… Read more...

Arcep is consulting on the authorisation of satellite company Avanti HYLAS 2 Ltd to use radio frequencies in the bands 17.3 - 20.2 GHz and 27.5 - 30.0 GHz to provide fixed-satellite service communications services for earth stations. Stakeholders can submit comments on the consultation either electronically or via post. The consultation… Read more...

ANCOM proposes to revise the procedure for awarding the rights to use for radio frequencies and the National Table of Allocation of Frequency Bands (TNABF). They also plan to update Decision no. 311/2016 regarding licence-exempt frequency bands. This update should reflect the newest CEPT technical harmonisation for UWB and SRDs.… Read more...

German regulator has opened a consultation on the scope and conditions of regulations on open access networks. Stakeholders can submit comments on the consultation in German either electronically or via post. The consultation is open until January 31, 2023. Read more...

Ofcom has launched a consultation on draft legislation of The Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 2023. This would make changes to licence exemption rules regarding some Short Range Devices (SRDs), ITS, and remove the licence exemption for higher power wideband data transmission systems (“WBDTS”) in the 57-71 GHz band. The… Read more...