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ECC consultation on satellite communications below 1 GHz
Dec 02, 2020
by Toby Youell

Europe's technical authority, the ECC, is proposing to revise annexes to an ERC Decision regarding the harmonised introduction of satellite personal communication systems operating in the bands below 1 GHz. The draft revisions to annexes 1 and 2 of ERC DEC (99)06 are available for public comment until January 7,… Read more...

Costa Rica consultation on potential future IMT bands
Dec 01, 2020
by Toby Youell

The Costa Rica regulator, SUTEL, is reportedly holding a consultation to understand demand for the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz, 3.3 - 3.4 GHz, 26 GHz, and 28 GHz bands. The 10-day consultation began on November 25. Read more...

US advocates ITU-R study on sharing in THz bands
Nov 30, 2020
by Toby Youell

The US is proposing that the ITU Radiocommunication Sector studies potential sharing between active and passive services in a series of bands above 71 GHz. Read more...

Brazilian consultation on Swarm’s potential authorisation for VHF band
Nov 28, 2020
by Toby Youell

The Brazilian regulator, Anatel, has issued a consultation concerning its proposal to allow satellite operator Swarm to use the VHF Band for a non-geostationary satellite constellation. The consultation is available for public comment from November 27 until December 27. Read more...

FCC upholds denial of bidding credits for Dish-backed companies
Nov 27, 2020
by Dugie Standeford

The US regulator has reaffirmed that SNR Wireless LicenseCo and Northstar Wireless are controlled by Dish Network and were therefore ineligible for small company bidding credits in the 2015 AWS-3 spectrum auction. However, further legal challenges are likely. Read more...

US consultation on 4.9 GHz band
Nov 27, 2020
by Toby Youell

November 27, 2020: This document will be published in the Federal Register on November 30 here. It is available for public comment until December 30, while reply comments are due by January 29, 2021. October 4, 2020 The FCC approved this Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The… Read more...

New PolicyTracker Dossier on tomorrow’s spectrum challenge: drones
Nov 26, 2020
by Toby Youell

Like 5G, the promise of Unmanned Aerial Systems is seemingly endless. They can help fire fighters survey burning buildings, enable precision agriculture, and can even make e-commerce deliveries. Of course, they can assist in that most important function of modern life: taking selfies. But unlike 5G, there is no global… Read more...

US regulator proposes satellite downlinks in 17.3—17.8 GHz
Nov 26, 2020
by Toby Youell

US regulator the Federal Communications Commission has unanimously voted to propose a co-primary allocation for space-to-Earth fixed satellite service at 17.3—17.8 GHz. Read more...

Slovakia completes delayed 700, 900, 1800 MHz auction
Nov 25, 2020
by Manuel R. Marti

Slovakian regulator the RÚ says four telecoms firms companies have acquired spectrum in the 700, 900 and 1800 MHz bands for a total of €100.2 million. Read more...

Timor-Leste 1800 MHz, 2.3 GHz, and 2.6 GHz beauty contest
Nov 24, 2020
by Toby Youell

National Communications Authority (ANC) Read more...