The UK regulator, Ofcom, has issued a consultation on the increased demand for mobile data, and how this may impact spectrum policy. The paper outlines how mobile data usage will increase in the coming years. Ofcom suggests that current spectrum holdings, as well as planned allocations, are "broadly sufficient" to… Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, says it is planning to launch a consultation on license fees for unpaired 2.1 GHz spectrum in the first half of 2022. This consultation will also include a proposal to revoke the unpaired licenses. The regulator announced this upcoming consultation alongside an announcement of annual license… 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 UK regulator, Ofcom, has released a paper on spectrum policy issues regarding Terahertz spectrum. Issues discussed in the paper include potential use cases for terahertz as well as issues surrounding spectrum management. Ofcom is proposing a more flexible approach to spectrum management in the band and is emphasising spectrum… Read more...

The UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, has issued a call for evidence with regard to its general Wireless Infrastructure Strategy. The documents seeks information about what wireless connectivity the UK will need over the next decade and what more needs to be done to deliver it. It… Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, is consulting on proposed processes for applications for non-geostationary satellite systems. The processes incorporate new checks on interference risks, greater visibility of applications, stronger ways to deal with harmful interference if it occurs, and competition checks. These proposals are available for public comment until September 20. Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, is consulting on proposed annual licence fees for the 2.1 GHz band. It proposes to charge different rates for paired and unpaired spectrum. The proposal is available for public comment until September 8. Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, is consulting on proposed technical changes to in-block and out-of-block power limits for spectrum access licences for the 800 MHz band. These changes respond to the recent issuance of 700 MHz band licences. These proposals are available for public comment until September 7.   Read more...

The UK Competitions and Market Authority is consulting on potentially investigating Motorola regarding delays to its long-promised broadband Emergency Services Network. The company currently benefits from delays to delivering the network, as it operates the current Airwave network, which is seen as expensive and deficient. The consultation closes on September… Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, is proposing to apply Administered Incentive Pricing to a 2 x 2 MHz licence (412 - 414 MHz / 422-424 MHz). The spectrum was assigned by auction in 2006 for an initial term of 15 years with indefinite renewal. Ofcom needs to set fees for the… Read more...