Trai has released a draft report on enabling innovative technologies, services, use cases, and business models through a regulatory sandbox in the digital communication sector. The paper proposes that applicants should expressly spell out what regulatory requirements are being complied with and what exemptions from the existing regulatory regime pertaining… Read more...

The regulator, RU, has released a draft call for an auction of the 900 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands. The 900 MHz band will be awarded in two rounds. The first round will consist of 4 blocks of 2x5 MHz at a starting price of €16 million per block. The… Read more...

Ofcom is consulting on five potential candidate spectrum bands that might be suitable to support the future operational communications needs of the utilities sector. These are: 400 MHz (Northern Ireland only): 410-412 MHz paired with 420-422 MHz; 412-414 MHz paired with 422-424 MHz 450 MHz: within 450-470 MHz, part or… Read more...

The European Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) is consulting on its draft opinion on its "Strategy on the future use of the frequency band 470-694 MHz beyond 2030 in the EU." The opinion includes a review of the latest developments and considers possible post-2030 scenarios for the UHF band in Europe.… Read more...

Ofcom is proposing to make a number of changes to its amateur radio licensing framework, to meet the needs of radio amateurs. The regulator aims to : provide greater operating freedom for radio amateurs; and make the process of getting and using a licence simpler, clearer and more responsive. The… Read more...

The regulator, NKEK, held a meeting with representatives from the mobile industry to present a draft of an updated version of its mobile operator licence. Updates include EMF limits, licence duration terms and obligations in case of national emergencies. NKEK is accepting comments on the draft until July 23, 2023. Read more...

The ACMA is seeking comments on its draft work program to update its frequency coordination rules for certain spectrum users and licences. The document lays out several rules that will be reviewed. Among others, these include Point-to-multipoint fixed services in the 400 MHz and 800 MHz bands and Millimetre wave point-to-point… Read more...

The Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) is consulting on its draft report on the practices and challenges of phasing out 2G and 3G. The body is accepting comments until August 15, 2023. Read more...

The EU Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) is consulting on its draft opinion on "The development of 6G and possible implications for spectrum needs and guidance on the rollout of future wireless broadband networks." The report reviews the existing rollout of 5G services and the availability of 5G spectrum in Europe.… Read more...

June 19, 2023 TRAI has extended the deadline for counter comments for this consultation to June 22, 2023. May 15, 2023 TRAI has extended the deadline of this consultation. Comments are now due on May 18, and counter comments due on June 1, 2023. April 11, 2023 The Telecom Regulatory… Read more...