The United Kingdom's Ofcom has published a consultation seeking feedback on extending the unlicensed portion of the 57 - 71 GHz band and making changes to the technical conditions. The proposals apply to both short range devices and fixed wireless systems. Full details can be found on Ofcom's website here and… Read more...

UK Broadband has asked to change its the licence in the lower of its two frequency blocks in this band. It wants to shift it down by 5 MHz and surrendering its rights to use 4 MHz of spectrum. Ofcom is minded to agree but is inviting comments. The full consultation… Read more...

The UK's Ofcom is consulting on levels of annual licence fees (ALFs) for 900 MHz and 1800 MHz spectrum, to be paid by mobile network operators. Full details can be found in the official consultation documents which are available on Ofcom's website here. Read more...

PolicyTracker understands that Ofcom intends to consult on measures to enhance sharing in the 3.8-4.2 GHz band by the end of 2018. Ofcom is exploring the potential for future sharing between existing and new users.  Additionally the regulator is considering enhanced sharing that could include authorised sharing on a site… Read more...

The UK regulator Ofcom has opened a consultation on proposed coverage obligations for licences in the 700 MHz band. The proposed obligations will require the winners of licences in paired 700 MHz spectrum to roll out improved mobile coverage in rural areas. According to Ofcom this equates to a requirement to… Read more...

The UK's Ofcom has launched a consultation on regulators future strategy regarding the use of fixed wireless links. As part of this consultation Ofcom is seeking feedback on: Proposed regulatory framework for the 57 – 66 GHz band (V band) Potential EU harmonisation of the 1350 - 1375 MHz band… Read more...

The UK regulator has published the draft version of its annual plan for 2018-19. Ofcom's main spectrum goals for 2018/2019 include: Preparation for the future award of spectrum in the 700 MHz and 3.6 - 3.8 GHz bands. Conducting a public consultation on the use of 5G in the 26… Read more...

Ofcom is consulting on the whether its current approach to managing 410-450 MHz (UHF band 1) and 450-470 MHz (UHF band 2) meets the needs of current and future users as part of its strategic review of spectrum in 410-470 MHz. The band is currently used by the emergency services… Read more...

UK operator EE has asked Ofcom for changes to its 2100 MHz licence to permit the use of LTE technology in the unpaired frequencies 1899.9 to 1909.9 MHz. It has also requested a variation of its 800 MHz/2.6 GHz and 1800 MHz licences to "permit the use of mobile transmit frequencies… Read more...

Ofcom would like views on their proposal to increase the amount of spectrum available to WiFi in the 5 GHz band. According to the consultation, the UK regulator would like to "open up a further 125 MHz of 5 GHz spectrum at 5725-5850 MHz". Ofcom said they chose these ranges… Read more...