The Austrian regulator RTR has opened a public consultation on the decision to use a competitive award procedure to award licences in the 3410–3470 MHz, 25.5.–25.9 GHz and 26.5–27.5 GHz bands. The consultation is open until June 4, 2023. Read more...

May 9, 2023 ACMA has made some corrections to the consultation document. More information can be found here. May 2, 2023 The Australian regulator ACMA has opened a consultation on the proposed changes to amateur licences in the 50-52 MHz and 3.4-3.6 GHz bands. The regulator has proposed to make… Read more...

The Dutch authorities have launched a public consultation on a draft issuance policy for private networks in the 3.3-3.8 GHz band following updates to the National Frequency Plan. The majority of the band is designated for mobile communications. The 3400-3450 MHz and 3750-3800 MHz frequencies are intended for private network… Read more...

The Federal Aviation Administration has opened comments on a proposed new directive for helicopters' radio altimeters. The directive is proposing limitations prohibiting certain operations requiring radio altimeter data when in the presence of 5G C-Band interference in areas as identified by Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). The FAA says new… Read more...

The draft spectrum outlook includes a detailed annual work program, with activities and milestones for the 2023–24 financial year. Some of the main points the ACMA is considering are: Planning outcomes for mid-band spectrum in the 3.4–4.0 GHz band to support the deployment of 5G services in Australia Advancing several… Read more...

The Dutch economic affairs ministry is consulting on its plan to auction licences in the 3.5 GHz band for 5G services. The reserve prices set the minimum proceeds at EUR 176 million. At least three players are expected to acquire licences in the auction this autumn, with 300 MHz in… Read more...

The Austrian telecom regulator RTR has launched a consultation on an ordinance on the frequency limits assigned to operators. The regulation lists the sub-bands considered for provision of mobile network services in preparation to awarding more frequencies to mobile use in the near future. The consultation on the document is… Read more...

The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago has launched a public consultation on a new spectrum plan for mobile services. The document includes amendments to 700 MHz band and 850 MHz assignments, and the expansion of 1700 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands. Parts of the 2.6 GHz and 3.6 GHz… Read more...

The Public Utilities Commission has an open consultation on the proposal to allocate 3.3-3.8 GHz for the deployment of 5G services in Belize. The consultation asks views on the proposal to allocate the 3.3-3.8 GHz band for IMT, and asks submissions on what additional bands should be considered for 5G… Read more...

February 27, 2023 This consultation has been extended until March 21, 2023. January 9, 2023 The Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) is seeking comments from the public on plans to award more spectrum for wireless services. Stakeholders can submit comments on the design for the next award, including the allocation method… Read more...