by Richard Haas
April 25, 2022: This consultation has now been published in the Federal Register. Comments are due May 25, and reply comments are due June 9. March 21, 2022: The Office of Engineering and Technology, which advises the FCC on allocation and spectrum usage, has issued a public notice on potential changes… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunication (BIPT) is consulting on new rules for satellite ground stations. The draft rules set out various technical conditions for satellite ground stations. These are terminals that communicate with satellites. It sets out frequency bands that can be used by ground stations. These… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The UK regulator, Ofcom, is consulting on the progress of its current spectrum management work as well as proposed future projects. Ofcom is considering the establishment of spectrum sandboxes. These are areas where academics and industry can test equipment and coordination efforts. Ofcom suggests sandboxes could be used to test… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The UK regulator, Ofcom, has launched a consultation on a proposal to add the upper portion of the 6 GHz band (6425-7070 MHz) to its existing shared access license framework. The consultation sets out the terms of these licenses, which include: Licenses valid for 50m radius around a central point… Read more...
by Richard Haas
New Zealand's regulator, Radio Spectrum Management (RSM), has issued a consultation on its five-year spectrum outlook. Issues discussed include: Review and re-plan of the 24-30 GHz band Updates to general user licenses, particularly for short-range devices (SRDs) Monitoring developments in the use of 6 GHz for WiFi 6e Enabling nationwide… Read more...
by Richard Haas
November 22, 2021: This consultation has been extended by two weeks following requests from stakeholders. It will now close on December 3. October 18, 2021: The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is seeking comments on a proposed update to regulations that would allow the use of radio local area… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The US regulator, the FCC, is seeking comments on applications it may receive for operators of Automated Frequency Coordination solutions. AFC providers will allow higher power and outdoor usage of parts of the 6 GHz bands for unlicensed services. Initial AFC system proposals are due on November 30, and comments… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has announced a consultation on its review of the UHF, 3.8-4.2 GHz and the 6 GHz frequency bands. Interested parties will be able to request a meeting with the authority, which are planned to take place between the 5-9th September. The… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The Saudi regulator Communications & Information Technology Commission (CITC) has launched a consultation on the introduction of a light licensing regime. It proposes to do this for a number of bands over two phases over the course of 2022. Comments will be open until the September 30. Read more...
by Toby Youell
August 20, 2021: The IFT has now published this consultation here. It is available for public comment until September 17. February 22, 2021 Mexico's regulator, the IFT, plans to issue a consultation about the use of the 5850 - 5925 MHz for Intelligent Transport Systems. The consultation is currently scheduled… Read more...