by Manuel R. Marti
The country’s three incumbents can now use 800 and 2600 MHz spectrum, but they were obliged to start commercial LTE services within one month. 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...
by Toby Youell
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has asked for comments on the best ways to reshuffle narrowband private land mobile licences away from new broadband licences. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
There is no globally harmonized spectrum for IoT, and there is no indication that this situation will change. IoT spectrum considerations therefore remain in the hands of national regulators. Read more...
by Toby Youell
Canada has sold the 600 MHz band for CAD 3.47 billion (US$2.6 billion), which is roughly the equivalent of US$ 1.06/MHz/POP (although his figure doesn't take account of unsold spectrum in sparsely populated regions). Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Somalian Ministry of Post, Telecom and Technology has issued its draft National ICT Policy & Strategy to a public consultation. The draft document expresses the Ministry's intention to develop a 5-year spectrum management plan, and to publish current assignments within the next two years. It also anticipates spectrum awards… Read more...
by Toby Youell
Qatar's Communications Regulatory Authority has issued a consultation on its proposal to establish a class licence for Wireless Home Area Networks. The proposed class licence would authorise licence-exempt use of spectrum for smart devices including automated electrical home appliances and heating systems. The frequencies cited in the draft regulatory instrument… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The FCC is seeking comments from private sector stakeholders on the remaining WRC-19 Agenda Item 7 issues for which the USA does not have a proposal/position. These include issues: C1, C2, C3, C4, C6, C7, E, I and J. Stakeholders with any concern with the USA joining any of the current draft… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The UK telecoms regulator, Ofcom, has issued a consultation on allowing Active Antenna Systems, an important component of 5G, in the 3.4 - 3.8 GHz band. This would be done by amending existing licences so that they comply with the conditions set out in Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/235. This… Read more...
by Manuel R. Marti
Terahertz spectrum, once considered unusable, could offer advantages for high-resolution imaging and sensing, radar applications and very high-speed communications. Read more...