by Richard Haas
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...
by Richard Haas
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...
by Toby Youell
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...
by Toby Youell
The Zambian regulator, ZICTA, is consulting on its spectrum strategy for 5G. It proposes to include the 700 MHz, 2.6 GHz, 3.5 GHz, and 26 GHz bands in this strategy. The document is available for public comment until August 20. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Austrian regulator and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism has issued a consultation about potential frequency assignments to be held from 2021 to 2026. The document focusses on the 26 GHz band. It suggests several potential options that would involve assigning these frequencies by the end of… Read more...
by Toby Youell
May 26, 2021: This consultation will be published in the Federal Register on May 27 here. It will be available for public comment until June 26, while replies to those comments must be submitted by July 26. April 27, 2021 The FCC plans to consult on implementing emission limits agreed… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Swedish regulator, the PTS, has issued a consultation about proposed local 5G licences at 3720 - 3800 MHz and 24.25 - 25.1 GHz. These licences would be targeted for local applications such as factories, mines, and ports. These local licences would be assigned this year. The proposal is available… Read more...
by Toby Youell
New Zealand's regulator, Radio Spectrum Management, has issued a consultation on the 26 GHz and 28 GHz bands. It proposes to make the 26 GHz band primarily available for IMT, including enhanced mobile broadband, fixed wireless access, and industry verticals. For the 28 GHz band, it proposes to enable sharing… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Croatian regulator, HAKOM, has launched a consultation about its planned award of the 700 MHz, 3.6 GHz, and 26 GHz bands. Its plans include strict coverage obligations in the 700 MHz band, and more lenient obligations for the 3.6 GHz band. It proposes that 320 MHz of the 3.6… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The high-level advisory group to the European Commission, the Radio Spectrum Policy Group, has issued a consultation on a new draft Opinion regarding spectrum policy for wireless broadband networks. The new draft opinion emphasises the need for mid-band spectrum for mobile services, and the need for more spectrum for vertical… Read more...