by Richard Haas
The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunication (IBPT) has issued a consultation on the design of its upcoming multi-band auction. The draft rules set out the auction procedure for its upcoming auction, which will be split up into three 'autonomous' auctions organised by the regulator. You can read the full… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The UK regulator, Ofcom, says it is currently preparing to authorise access to the 26 GHz band for outdoor wireless broadband services. It has launched a consultation on its proposal to protect incumbent users that are operating in the 24 GHz band. Ofcom says it plans to implement harmonised out… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The UK regulator, Ofcom, has released a paper on spectrum policy issues regarding Terahertz spectrum. Issues discussed in the paper include potential use cases for terahertz as well as issues surrounding spectrum management. Ofcom is proposing a more flexible approach to spectrum management in the band and is emphasising spectrum… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The high-level advisory group to the European Commission, the RSPG, has issued a consultation on its draft work programme for the next few years. Work items included in the draft include: WRC-23 The development of 6G and possible implications for spectrum needs and guidance on the rollout of future wireless… Read more...
by Richard Haas
Irish regulator ComReg has launched a consultation on its strategy to promote Over-the-Air (OTA) provisioning. OTA provisioning is a practice that allows users to remotely change their mobile provider using an e-sim. ComReg is proposing an overarching strategy to promote the use of OTA provisioning in Ireland. This includes requiring… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The Croatian Regulatory Authority for Network Industries (HAKOM) has launched a public consultation on the use of the 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1500 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 3.6 GHz and 26 GHz bands. The regulator notes that some of these frequencies have already been assigned to operators,… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Greek regulator, the EETT, has published draft tender documents for its planned 410 - 430 MHz band auction for a public consultation. The documents are available for public comment until November 16. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, has issued a call for evidence with regard to its general Wireless Infrastructure Strategy. The documents seeks information about what wireless connectivity the UK will need over the next decade and what more needs to be done to deliver it. It… Read more...
by Richard Haas
French telecoms regulator ARCEP has announced a consultation on draft award procedures in Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin. The regulator aims to assign the 700 MHz and 3.4 - 3.8 GHz bands in Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin; and the 900 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands in Saint-Barthélemy. This consultation was announced alongside a… Read more...
by Richard Haas
French telecoms regulator ARCEP has announced a consultation on the draft award procedures for the 700 MHz and 3.4 - 3.8 GHz bands in the French overseas territories of Guadeloupe and Martinique. This consultation was announced alongside a similar consultation in Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin. The regulator plans to assign the… Read more...