A new telecoms policy document for the UK provides a stepping stone to an environment without “high-risk vendors” such as China’s Huawei but the removal of existing infrastructure remains a challenge. Read more...

December 7, 2020: This consultation has now been published here. It is available for public comment until January 18. November 28, 2020 The Brazilian regulator, Anatel, has agreed to issue a consultation about proposed amendments to its Table of Frequency Allocations. The table makes changes related to Brazil's membership of… Read more...

The FCC is receiving comments on a petition from the American Radio Relay League that the agency reconsider its approach to the 3.1 - 3.55 GHz band. Oppositions to the petition must be filed by December 22, while replies to any oppositions must be filed by January 4, 2021. Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, has launched a consultation on its draft spectrum management strategy. The draft strategy focuses on three areas: supporting wireless innovation, licensing to fit local and national services, and the promotion of spectrum sharing. The consultation document is available for public comment until February 26, 2021.   Read more...

There is no evidence that electromagnetic field radiation is a health risk if international safety standards are followed, but this hasn't stopped an explosion of conspiracy theories and scare stories about 5G. Join PolicyTracker to explore what the wireless sector can do to regain public trust. Read more...

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are going to need spectrum for many different functions. Some of these functions will be critical for their safe use, so there is a need for adequately protected spectrum to ensure the safe operation of all aircraft in international and national airspaces. Fortunately for UAS advocates,… Read more...

Burkino Faso's regulator, ARCEP, is consulting on the use of spectrum for the provision of Internet access. The paper asks stakeholders for comments on the frequency bands to be identified, how the licences should be designed, and how they should be awarded. The consultation is available for public comment until… Read more...

Chile's 5G award has attracted interest not only from the four largest mobile operators but also from a new player, Borealnet, which is owned by the controversial US firm Rivada Networks. Read more...

Europe's technical authority, the ECC, has issued a consultation regarding short range devices. The draft document responds to a Permanent Mandate from the European Commission to provide an "annual update of the technical annex of the Commission Decision on the technical harmonisation of radio spectrum for use by short range… Read more...

Europe's technical authority, the ECC, has issued a consultation regarding possible least restrictive harmonised technical conditions suitable for next-generation (5G) terrestrial wireless systems for priority frequency bands above 24 GHz. The draft CEPT Report 78 would respond to a mandate from the European Commission. It is available for public comment… Read more...