The French regulator, ARCEP has launched a wide-ranging consultation on the future of mobile networks and 5G verticals. Questions asked by the consultation include: Do 5G verticals have access to enough dedicated 5G spectrum? Could the 450 MHz and 1.4 GHz bands be used to provide indoor mobile coverage? What… Read more...

The Swedish regulator, the PTS, is consulting on a proposed "demand analysis" of the 700 MHz, 1.5 GHz, 26 GHz and 28 GHz bands. The agency is considering the current use of these bands which will provide a basis for any future assignments. Parts of the 700 MHz band, as… Read more...

Ofcom is proposing to make a large amount of millimetre wave (mmWave) spectrum available across the 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands for use of mobile technology, including 5G. The regulator proposes to revoke fixed link licences for the 26 GHz band in and around high-density areas, giving five years’… Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, is consulting on the progress of its current spectrum management work as well as proposed future projects. Ofcom is considering the establishment of spectrum sandboxes. These are areas where academics and industry can test equipment and coordination efforts. Ofcom suggests sandboxes could be used to test… Read more...

January 10, 2022: This consultation has now been published by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation (MINECO). The Ministry is seeking views from stakeholders about the demand for the 26 GHz band as well as use cases. The agency notes that it plans to award this band in… Read more...

Portugal's regulator ANACOM has announced a consultation on the use of the 26 GHz band for 5G. Among other issues the regulator hopes to establish whether there is enough interest for an award. This consultation closes on January 31, 2022. Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, says it is currently preparing to authorise access to the 26 GHz band for outdoor wireless broadband services. It has launched a consultation on its proposal to protect incumbent users that are operating in the 24 GHz band. Ofcom says it plans to implement harmonised out… Read more...

The Croatian Regulatory Authority for Network Industries (HAKOM) has launched a public consultation on the use of the 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1500 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 3.6 GHz and 26 GHz bands. The regulator notes that some of these frequencies have already been assigned to operators,… Read more...

Brazil’s regulator Anatel has opened a consultation on proposed changes to the universal telephone service obligations. The regulator is considering using the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz, 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz bands to meet coverage obligations. These 5G frequencies are due to be auctioned off on the 4th of November.… Read more...

July 29, 2021: The ACMA has published a correction to this consultation. The correction concerns Appendix B, Table 1. Further information is available here. The consultation deadline remains August 12. July 8, 2021 The Australian Communications and Media Authority is proposing to update its Radiocommunications (Spectrum Licence Tax) Determination so… Read more...