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...

UK regulator Ofcom is consulting on a proposal for a new spectrum licence for drone operators. The new licences would allow Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operators to use a range of technologies that are not currently allowed. These include the use of mobile and satellite terminals and safety equipment. The… Read more...

Kosovo’s regulator ARKEP is consulting on draft regulations which set out annual spectrum fees. The cost of fees varies by use case and licence type. Fees for spectrum used for mobile services start at 0.21€ per 1 KHz for the 26 GHz band. The highest fees for mobile are found… Read more...

Kosovo's regulator ARKEP is consulting on its draft frequency distribution plan for the 3.4 - 3.8 GHz band. ARKEP wants to use the band for fixed and mobile communication networks (MFCN). The regulator proposes splitting up the band into 80 blocks of 5 MHz. It also proposes reserving 100 MHz… Read more...

The Montenegrian regulator EKIP has launched a consultation on its draft plan for an auction of the 700 MHz, 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz bands. The regulator is planning to award 15 MHz in the 700 MHz band, 20 MHz in the 3.5 GHz band and 400 MHz in the… Read more...

The French regulator, ARCEP has launched a wide-ranging consultation on the future of mobile networks and 5G verticals. Questions asked by the consultation include: Do 5G verticals have access to enough dedicated 5G spectrum? Could the 450 MHz and 1.4 GHz bands be used to provide indoor mobile coverage? What… Read more...