The ECC has launched a number of consultations in relation to the harmonisation of the 40 GHz band for mobile and fixed communications networks in Europe. The ECC's draft decision outlines the CEPT objectives to harmonise the 40.5-43.5 GHz frequencies in Europe to facilitate roaming and cross-border coordination. The draft decision… Read more...

Europe's technical authority, the ECC, has published a draft decision on the use of aerial user equipment (UE) in LTE and 5G NR on various harmonised bands. A consultation on the decision is open for comment until August 12, 2022. The draft decision says there is a need to harmonise… Read more...

Europe's technical authority, the ECC, has published a draft report analysing the changes needed to introduce 5G NR and Active Antenna Systems (AAS) to the 2.3 GHz band. The report provides the least restrictive technical conditions for the introduction of these services, including Block Edge Mask requirements. The document is… Read more...

Ofcom is inviting comments on Starlink's application for six non-geostationary orbit earth station licences. Starlink, the subsidiary of American spacecraft manufacturer SpaceX, is seeking six gateway licences operating in the Ka band frequencies. Starlink already operates three gateways in the UK, and the proposed additional licences are aimed to help… Read more...

Ofcom has launched a consultation on Telesat's application for a non-geostationary orbiting earth station network licence.  NGSO satellite systems deliver broadband services from space with satellites using a low or medium orbit. The document is open for comment until July 22, 2022. Read more...

UK regulator Ofcom has launched a consultation ahead of the World Radio Conference 2023. The regulator calls for input on the UK's provisional views on key agenda items to be considered at the conference. Some of the priority issues for the UK outlined by Ofcom include decisions on the allocation… Read more...

UK regulator Ofcom has launched a consultation on extending access to spectrum in the Ku-band (14.35-14.5 GHz) for satellite operators. Ofcom says additional spectrum is needed to increase broadband services in rural and remote locations, including offshore energy facilities. The proposed extended Earth Station Network licence would support the deployment… Read more...

Ireland’s Comreg is inviting comments on the proposed lease of spectrum rights in the 3.3-3.8 GHz band. Imagine Ireland Communications Limited is seeking to continue its lease of the 3.6 GHz band from Vodafone and Meteor. Regulator Comreg approved the first leases in December 2021, saying that it would not… Read more...

The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) is consulting on a decision to extend the validity period and change the licencing conditions for licences in the 2.6 GHz band. The authority intends to change the licence conditions so that they comply with the European Commission's spectrum harmonisation plans. PTS also… Read more...

European Commission advisory group RSPG has launched a consultation ahead of the ITU-R World Radiocommunication Conference 2023. The consultation has been issued on the draft opinion on policy objectives. Items include RSPG's recommendation that the 470-694 MHz band remains in use for audiovisual broadcasting in the foreseeable future. The advisory… Read more...