Romania's spectrum regulator ANACOM is holding a consultation on a draft decision updating the conditions and frequencies available for the unlicensed use of  private mobile radio (PMR) equipment. In particular ANACOm is proposing to extend the current PMR band at 446 MHz from 446-446.1 MHz to 446-446.2 MHz. Read more...

Romania's spectrum regulator ANCOM is holding a consultation on Draft proposals to award licences for terrestrial digital audio broadcasting (T-DAB). The proposals includes the minimum licence fees and plans for awarding T-DAB licences by means of a competitive auction format. Read more...

A group of experts discussed the future of the UK’s emergency services network (ESN) at a recent conference and concluded that shifting to a commercial LTE network is essential to keep up with internet-based resources and coordinate efforts among emergency personnel. Read more...

A combination of unsuccessful 900 MHz and 1800 MHz auctions and an eviction in the 850 MHz band has left Thai spectrum policy looking a little messy. Read more...

While mobile operators race to be the first to launch 5G, the industrial sector is considering whether traditional carriers offer the best value for deploying ultra reliable and low latency communications (URLLC) networks. Read more...

ITU-R Task Group 5/1 (TG 5/1) has agreed on sharing conditions for a range of spectrum bands up for discussion under Agenda Item 1.13 at WRC-19. Mobile operators say that while they're pleased that all options are still on the table, some conditions might be too draconian to support 5G. Read more...

A change in small cells siting policies is "imperative" for 5G success, according to a study produced by mobile industry association 5G Americas and the Small Cell Forum (SCF). Deployment barriers will have a significant impact on the pace and scale of densification, the study claims. Read more...

New Zealand's spectrum regulator the RSM is holding a consultation seeking feedback on adding new uses to the licences covering spectrum in the 30 MHz band which is used for short range devices. The RSM is looking to add wireless power transfer and Inductive loop systems to these licences in… Read more...

Bahrain's spectrum regulator the TRA is holding a consultation seeking feedback on the assignment of spectrum in the 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands The TRA is looking to award  two 2x30 MHz blocks in the 800 MHz band (791-821 MHz and 832-862 MHz), and 140MHz of unpaired spectrum in the 2.6… Read more...

Ofcom is holding a consultation on the United Kingdom's preparations for World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 (WRC-19). The consultation is seeking feedback on Ofcom's views and priorities for WRC-19 including Ofcom's views on the proposed 5G bands.   Read more...