Irish regulator has launched a consultation on short-term spectrum rights for the 700 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands from October 2022. The consultation period is shorter than usually, ending on August 31, 2022. Some licences in the bands are set to expire in October. Due to the delay in the… Read more...

The Scientific Committee for Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) has launched a consultation on scientific evidence with regard to exposure to radiofrequency in the 100 kHZ to 300 GHz range. The committee is asking for feedback from stakeholders on a preliminary opinion on behalf of the European Commission. The… Read more...

The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate is seeking to make changes to the distribution mechanism in the National Frequency Plan regarding the public access mobile radio (PAMR) band between 453.26875 – 454.76875 MHz and 463.26875 – 464.76875 MHz. The consultation is on a proposal to adjust the distribution… Read more...

The Dutch Ministry is seeking comments on a draft decision to adjust the use of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band for mobile network use. The proposed changes to the National Frequency Plan 2014 will apply to frequencies between 3400 MHz to 3800 MHz. Stakeholders can submit their views on… Read more...

The Croatian regulator HAKOM has released a consultation on the rights to use RF spectrum in six frequency bands. These are 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2600 MHz and 3600 MHz. Another consultation, which runs at the same time, proposes an amendment of the licence conditions to… Read more...

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...