The Belgian regulator has launched a consultation on the rights to use spectrum on the Belgian coast. The existing licences for Belgian mobile operators are only valid on the land territory, and this proposal would widen the use to the Belgian economic zone at sea. The installation of base stations… Read more...

The European Commission has launched a public consultation seeking views on the connectivity sector's future and infrastructure. The consultation is broadly focused on four topics: market developments, consumer perspective, barriers to the European single market and "fair contribution" of digital players to costs related to network traffic. A number of… Read more...

ARCEP has launched a consultation on the proposed regulatory changes affecting fixed broadband and ultrafast broadband markets. Responses to the consultation can be submitted until April 3, 2023. Read more...

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has launched consultations on three different frequency ranges: • 450 MHz to 470 MHz;• 825 MHz to 830 MHz and 870 MHz to 875 MHz;• 1427 MHz to 1518 MHz These follow a 2022 consultation on 10 frequency bands. The draft regulation is being consulted… Read more...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is inviting comments about the resilience and reliability of Canada's telecommunications networks. Canadian respondents can submit their views until March 24, 2023. Read more...

The FCC has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, proposing a new regulatory framework for satellite communications offering supplementary coverage from space to terrestrial partners. The proposed new framework would allow satellite operators to modify their authorisation to operate in flexible-use spectrum in collaboration with terrestrial licencees. The Single Network… Read more...

The Public Utilities Commission has an open consultation on the proposal to allocate 3.3-3.8 GHz for the deployment of 5G services in Belize. The consultation asks views on the proposal to allocate the 3.3-3.8 GHz band for IMT, and asks submissions on what additional bands should be considered for 5G… Read more...

The regulator, IMDA, has launched a public consultation about the proposed allocation of the 6 GHz spectrum for RLAN / Wi-Fi use. The consultation notes that demand for Wi-Fi is expected to increase in Singapore. IMDA proposes to allocate the lower 6 GHz band, between 5925-6425 MHz, for unlicenced use.… Read more...

The European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) has a number of short-term consultations open on revised ERC Recommendation 70-03, specifically on radiodetermination applications, alarms, personal audio devices, and medical implants. The consultations are open until March 9, 2023. Read more...

CEPT has a consultation on the draft ECC report 352 on spectrum solutions for governmental use of unmanned aircraft systesm (UAS). The frequency bands assessed for harmonised use are 1880-1900 MHz and 1910-1920 MHz. The draft notes that co-channel operation between governmental UAS and 5G-based Future Railway Mobile Communications System… Read more...