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by Dugie Standeford
As the world emerges from COVID-19, there's never been a better time to unlock the potential of 5G mmWave technology, says the GSMA of its newly launched "accelerator initiative." Read more...
by Richard Haas
The Communications Authority of Kenya has opened a public consultation on guidelines that seek to promote spectrum trading and remove regulatory barriers to increase access to spectrum. The draft guidelines set out rules and procedures for the transfer of spectrum. You can read the full proposal here. The consultation will… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The high-level advisory group to the European Commission, the RSPG, has issued a consultation on its draft work programme for the next few years. Work items included in the draft include: WRC-23 The development of 6G and possible implications for spectrum needs and guidance on the rollout of future wireless… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The FCC has released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which sets out initiatives to enhance the availability of telecommunications services in rural areas. The Notice proposes several incentives for small carriers and Tribal Nations to participate in the program. Incentives include changes to partitioning, disaggregation and leasing rules. Comments… Read more...
by Richard Haas
Brazil’s regulator Anatel has announced that it will hold a consultation on proposed changes to the rules surrounding radio frequency jammers. The proposal will seek to allow the use of signal blockers by authorities including the Ministry of Defence and the federal police. Previously this equipment was only allowed to… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The Wi-Fi Alliance has launched its certified HaLow standard for the unlicensed 900 MHz band. Read more...
by Manuel R. Marti
The responses to the European Commission's consultation on the review of its "digital decade" policy framework suggest there is general support for enhanced EU coordination on spectrum authorisation but clear disagreements remain over 5G verticals. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
Concerned about the potential loss of science spectrum to mobile use, the US House of Representatives science, space and technology committee has asked the Biden administration to come up with a clear message on how to protect it. Read more...
by Manuel R. Marti
A European alliance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has urged EU authorities to open the full 6 GHz band for unlicensed use to ensure Europe does not lag behind the Americas. Read more...