French regulator ARCEP has launched a consultation on its proposal to expand its sustainability survey to include data on the environmental impact of end-user devices, data centres and ISP routers and set-top boxes. ARCEP has been collecting data on the environmental footprint of mobile operators since 2020, but now hopes… Read more...

French regulator ARCEP has launched a consultation on the allocation of spectrum to satellite operator OneWeb Limited for a public fixed-satellite service network and to provide communications services for earth stations in motion (ESIM). According to the document, OneWeb is seeking authorization to use frequencies in the bands 10.7 -… Read more...

Norwegian regulator NKOM has launched a consultation on proposals for changes in regulations on priority use of mobile networks for entities performing essential services. Companies can apply for NKOM's approval for a priority use of mobile networks in crisis or emergency situations. Mobile operators can then offer priority services to… Read more...

Icelandic telecommunications regulator ECOI has launched a consultation on whether to renew a universal service obligation imposed on telecoms infrastructure company Mila. Their current obligation expires at the end of 2022, and the regulator is inclined not to renew it. The regulator says the need for the requirement has diminished… Read more...

Romanian regulator ANCOM is seeking comments on two draft tender documents related to the upcoming 5G multiband auction. The regulator is offering frequencies in the 700 MHz, L-band, 26 GHz and 3.4-3.8 GHz bands. The total value for the auction starting prices is almost €700 million for the entire 555… Read more...

Irish regulator Comreg has responded to the comments on the preliminary consultation on satellite earth station licensing regime held earlier this year. The document also sets out proposals for frequency bands to be allocated for earth stations, technical conditions and licence fees. Now the regulator seeks input on all aspects… Read more...

The Malta Communications Authority (MCA) has launched a consultation on their plans to reassign spectrum in the paired 2 GHz band. As licences in the paired and unpaired 2 GHz bands expire, the regulator is proposing measures to ensure continuity of services while preparing for the EU band harmonisation. The… Read more...

French regulator ARCEP has launched a public consultation on the use of spectrum frequencies in the 5 GHz band. The bands under consideration are 5150-5250 MHz, 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz. The consultation has been launched to seek views on a draft decision on extending the use of wireless access… Read more...

ANACOM has launched a consultation on the availability of spectrum in the 1500 MHz band. The consultation invites stakeholders to comment on whether there is interest in making the 1427-1517 MHz frequencies available for terrrestrial electronic communications services (SCET) in the the next two years. The regulator is also seeking… Read more...

The Moldovian regulatory ANRCETI has launched a consultation on three draft decisions regarding awards for DTT licences. The consultation proposes an auction on the issuance of licences in the 470-694 MHz frequency band. The regulator says the consultation is open for submissions is July 15, 2022. Read more...