The draft spectrum outlook includes a detailed annual work program, with activities and milestones for the 2023–24 financial year. Some of the main points the ACMA is considering are: Planning outcomes for mid-band spectrum in the 3.4–4.0 GHz band to support the deployment of 5G services in Australia Advancing several… Read more...

The Dutch economic affairs ministry is consulting on its plan to auction licences in the 3.5 GHz band for 5G services. The reserve prices set the minimum proceeds at EUR 176 million. At least three players are expected to acquire licences in the auction this autumn, with 300 MHz in… Read more...

The National Agency for Regulation in Electronic Communications and Information Technology (ANRCETI) is consulting on two draft decisions on allocating spectrum for satellite use. The first is regarding the approval of the conditions for the 17.3 - 20.2 GHz and 27.5 - 30.0 GHz bands to be used for geostationary/non-geostationary satellite… Read more...

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...