The Ministry of ICT published draft guidelines on a call for companies to set up fixed wireless access to remote areas of Colombia. The draft explains the conditions for those interested in setting up FWA networks, such as representatives of organized connectivity communities or non-profits. The consultation is open for comment… Read more...

French regulator ARCEP is consulting on the allocation of frequencies in the 1800 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands in Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyana, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin, La Réunion and Mayotte, as well as the 900 MHz band in Guyana, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint- Martin and Mayotte. Comments can be sent to the regulator’s email… Read more...

The Austrian telecom regulator RTR has launched a consultation on an ordinance on the frequency limits assigned to operators. The regulation lists the sub-bands considered for provision of mobile network services in preparation to awarding more frequencies to mobile use in the near future. The consultation on the document is… Read more...

The Norwegian regulator seeks submissions on its market analysis ahead of introducing new regulations. The regulator announced that regulation of the access to the telecommunications market is needed for the next three to four years. The regulator wants to facilitate the entry of a third mobile operator into the market.… Read more...

Ofcom has opened a consultation on the possible future use of unpaired 2100 MHz spectrum. The spectrum has remained unused since 2000. Operator EE has a block of the spectrum for the purposes of extending coverage for the new Emergency Services Network, but the regulator considers that other frequencies may… Read more...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has announced a call for comments on the Broadband Fund policy review. The Broadband Fund funds connectivity projects in underserved areas of Canada. The consultation proposes to modify the overall objectives of the fund, including introducing a scheme for indigenous communities. The review also… Read more...

The Australian Communications and Media Authority ACMA has proposed changes to the equipment licence pricing structures in connection to the spectrum pricing review conducted by the authority. ACMA proposes a framework to update annual apparatus licence taxation based on population data. The regulator also proposes additional pricing measures for varying… Read more...

Slovenian regulator AKOS has published a new piece of draft legislation on broadband internet speed minimum requirements. The draft law states suitable transmission speed is 10 Mbps donwload and 1 Mbps upload speed. A second consultation on a new law on quality of universal service is also open on the… Read more...

Anatel has launched a consultation on the technical requirements for coexistence in the 700 MHz band between the coexistence of broadcaster SBTVD and other services operating in the 698-806 MHz band. The broadcaster operates in the frequencies between 470-698 MHz, while the other communication services operate in the 698-806 MHz… Read more...

Update March 27, 2023 The reply comments are due by April 21, 2023. December 5, 2023 The Australian regulator ACMA has launched a public consultation on the future use of the 1880–1920 MHz band. This follows a 2021 discussion paper on international and national considerations for the frequency range. The current… Read more...