The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has is seeking comments on a the proposed rules for broadcast spectrum licences. The document defines relevant licensing procedures, fees, technical standards and obligations for broadcast spectrum services. The consultation does not include the regulatory framework for PMSE or broadcasting satellite services. The… Read more...

The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy in the Netherlands has launched a second consultation on the PAMR (Public Access Mobile Radio) spectrum in the 450–470 MHz band. The PAMR licence in the band expires in November 2024. The Ministry has proposed to re-issue part of the band based… Read more...

The Dutch authorities have opened a consultation on specials security cases the national security authorities can take action to stop Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The regulation would allow national authorities to use a range of measures, including spectrum jamming, to stop drones that are deemed to cause a serious security… Read more...

The Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is seeking comments on a proposal to revise radio laws related to mitigation of interference during emergency broadcasts. The regulator says that when emergency stations are operating at the same time, the amount of frequencies available may be insufficient. The draft directive… Read more...

May 22, 2023 TRAI has extended this consultation. The new deadline to submit comments is May 22, and a new deadline for reply comments June 5, 2023. April 24, 2023 The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is inviting comments on issues related to low-power short range FM radio broadcasting.… Read more...

May 22, 2023 MCA is extending this consultation period until July 14, 2023. May 2, 2023 Malta Communications Authority has launched a consultation on their market analysis regarding wholesale access in Malta. The regulator has found that only around half of end-users in Malta have access to more than one… Read more...

The UK regulator Ofcom has launched a consultation on authorising spectrum access for Enhanced Long-Range Navigation (eLoran) systems in the 90-110 kHz band. ELoran is a positioning, navigation and timing system used by ships and patrol aircraft. The UK regulator does not currently have a suitable licence product available for… Read more...

The Spanish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation is seeking comments on the proposal to extend the duration of spectrum licences to up to 40 years in total. The consultation closes on June 12, 2023. Read more...

ANCOM has opened a consultation on a draft decision on spectrum sharing regulations. The changes proposed in the draft aim to simplify the authorisation process, and provisions for licence holders to lease the frequencies they hold wholly or in part. The consultation closes on June 12, 2023. Read more...

ACMA has launched a consultation on a proposal that participants of the auction should give a statement affirming that they have not colluded with another party or engaged in anti-competitive conduct. The consultation on the proposed wording of the statement is closing soon, on May 22, 2023. Read more...