The Canadian Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has launched a consultation on a policy and licensing framework for the auction of spectrum licences in the 26 GHz, 28 GHz and 40 GHz bands, collectively referred to as millimetre Wave bands. ISED notes access to mmWave spectrum will be… Read more...

Telecom regulator TRAI has launched a consultation on the spectrum needs of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) for railway traffic control. NCRTC, a joint venture company of the Indian Government and the states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi, has requested the Department of Transportation to allocate… Read more...

UK regulator Ofcom is consulting on a proposal for a new spectrum licence for drone operators. The new licences would allow Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operators to use a range of technologies that are not currently allowed. These include the use of mobile and satellite terminals and safety equipment. The… Read more...

Harmonised European spectrum regulation for short range devices (SRDs) -  particularly the release of the 433, 868 and 915 MHz bands - has played a key role in the development of a vibrant market. Assessing the effectiveness of current regulation and considering future needs will be the topic for a… Read more...

After a decade of changing policies and technology, the European Commission believes the 2012 Radio Spectrum Policy Programme (RSPP) needs updating to bring it into line with the Commission's 2030 Digital Decade targets. The Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) has also launched a consultation on its draft opinion on WRC-23. Read more...

The ongoing consultation on the 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands suggests that future plans for mmWave spectrum in the UK lean toward local licences. Read more...

French spectrum agency ANFR believes blockchain can help coordinate PMSE frequency use during major events without regulators having to do anything. Read more...

Mobile network operators (MNOs) have come out strongly against Ofcom's proposal to add the band to its spectrum sharing regime. Advocates of unlicensed use also have concerns. Read more...

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Kosovo’s regulator ARKEP is consulting on draft regulations which set out annual spectrum fees. The cost of fees varies by use case and licence type. Fees for spectrum used for mobile services start at 0.21€ per 1 KHz for the 26 GHz band. The highest fees for mobile are found… Read more...