The French regulator ARCEP is consulting views on the conditions for the use of spectrum by short-range devices. Short-range devices can interfere in the operation of applications such as RFIDs, medical implants, microphones, and keyless car locking systems. The consultation is open until November 24, 2022. Read more...

The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) has launched an additional consultation on the requirements for the auction procedure for 900 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 2.6 GHz. The regulator is proposing additional coverage requirements. This document supplements a consultation carried out earlier this year. The deadline to submit comments is… Read more...

The Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) says it is seeking contributions from stakeholders on how to develop Sweden's spectrum management strategy. The previous spectrum strategy was drawn up in 2014. The regulator invites comments on PTS's existing spectrum strategy and suggestions on what aspects the new plan should include. The… Read more...

The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation has launched a consultation on the 26 GHz band auction terms. The auction is part of the country's recovery strategy, Digital Spain 2026. There will a total of 2,400 MHz available for national licences, and 38 regional licences. The 20-year-licences on offer… Read more...

German regulator has published a position paper regarding future awards of spectrum in the 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands. Licences in all three bands are set to expire at the end of 2025. BNetza is proposing a spectrum swap for the 800 MHZ band. The position paper… Read more...

The Belgian telecommunications regulator, BIPT,  is inviting comments on a draft Royal Decree that would enable it to authorise private local networks using 4G or 5G technologies in the 3.8-4.2 GHz band. Interested parties have until October 21, 2022 to submit comments to the consultation. Read more...

ANACOM has launched a public consultation on Portugal's strategic spectrum plan. The consultation seeks views on the spectrum needs of digital terrestrial television, interest in the upper portion of the 6 GHz band and the spectrum requirements for shared use of the 3.8 GHz -4.2 GHz band, among other topics.… Read more...

UK regulator Ofcom has launched a consultation proposing to make spectrum available for the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The regulator proposes to make 2 x 3 MHz in the 700 MHz band and 2 x 4 MHz in the 800 and 900 MHz bands for PSNI communications use.… Read more...

Norwegian regulator Nkom has launched a consultation on several proposed changes to unlicensed spectrum use. The regulator is proposing to introduce 5G services on ships, and allow ultra-wideband (UWB) equipment for specific purposes outdoors. Nkom also proposes to open up limited outdoor use of Wi-Fi and high-power drones in the 5,150-5,250… Read more...

Romanian regulator ANCOM is seeking opinions on the future use of 26 GHz band. The regulator has launched a consultation to gauge whether there is interest in acquiring rights in the 26 GHz band in the short term (2023-2025) or in the medium term (the period 2026-2028). The consultation applies… Read more...