by Toby Youell
The FCC is seeking comment on a request from Iridium for a waiver to its rules on the use of spectrum for the provision of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System mobile satellite services. The waiver would allow Iridium's constellation and authorised L-Band frequencies to be used for the service.… Read more...
by Toby Youell
Austria's regulator, the RTR, has issued draft tender documents for an upcoming spectrum auction to a public consultation. The award, for the 700 MHz, L-Band, and 2.1 GHz frequencies, will include a rebate for extensive coverage, according to the draft documents. Comments can be submitted to the regulator by October… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Slovak regulator is expected to issue a consultation about its planned spectrum award. It has previously disclosed its plans to auction the 700 MHz band but is now reported to intend to award the 1500 MHz band too. The consultation is expected this quarter, with the auction itself to… Read more...
by Toby Youell
Latvia's regulator has issued a consultation on its plans to auction the 1432 - 1492 MHz band before January 2021. Responses must be submitted to the Public Utilities Commission (SPRK) by September 4. Read more...
by Toby Youell
Romania's regulator, ANCOM, has issued a consultation on its plans to auction the 700 MHz, 800 MHz, L-Band, 2.6 GHz, and 3.4 - 3.8 GHz bands. The regulator has made available a number of documents for public comment concerning the auction, including licence fees. The consultation is open until September… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs may issue a consultation regarding its plans to auction the 700 MHz, 1400 MHz, and 2.1 GHz bands. PolicyTracker understands the recommended auction model could be an SMRA-Clock hybrid. The consultation will likely be in Q4 2019, while the auction itself could start in Q2… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Norwegian regulator, Nkom, has issued a consultation on its spectrum plans for 5G. It proposes to hold a 5G spectrum award of the 2.3 GHz, 2.6 GHz, and 3.4 - 3.8 GHz bands in 2021 ahead of their current licences' expiration in 2022. The consultation includes questions on the possibility… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Belgian regulator, the IPBT/BIPT, has issued a consultation on technical and operational conditions for mobile services in the L-Band. The regulator has plans to include these frequencies as part of a multiband auction next year. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Brazilian regulator, Anatel, has issued a consultation on potential mobile broadband services in the L-Band. The consultation document will be open to comments for 60 days. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Brazilian regulator, Anatel, has agreed to issue a consultation on spectrum policy with respect to the S-Band. The consultation, which will be open for 30 days, concerns the 1980 - 2010 MHz and 2170 - 2200 MHz ranges (S-Band) that are usable mobile and satellite services. Read more...