The RSPG is seeking views on its draft work programme for 2010 before it is finalised. The draft includes: Drawing up the first Multiannual Radio Spectrum Policy Programme. Topics are likely to be technology neutrality, service neutrality, flexible spectrum management, promotion of spectrum trading and common policy objectives to improve spectrum efficiency. Common approaches to the… Read more...

The FCC is reviewing various spectrum bands to see what spectrum could be repurposed for wireless broadband services. Following an earlier consultation, the regulator is seeking more specific data on the spectrum currently licensed to broadcast television stations, and exploring market-based mechanisms for broadcasters to contribute "any spectrum in excess… Read more...

The Canadian regulator's parent body is inviting comments on its proposals for a policy and technical framework to auction spectrum in the  698 - 806 MHz band. There will be a separate consultation on the 2500 - 2690 GHz band and stakeholders' views are also sought on whether government measures… Read more...

This report is part of CEPT's repsonse to the European Commission mandate to develop least restrictive technical conditions for the WAPECs bands. The aim of the this report is to provide guidance to ETSI on the issue of terminal-to-terminal interference including the derivation of terminal station block edge masks for… Read more...

Following a 45-day public trial of a geolocation database which is claimed to be able to identify spectrum available for use in the digital TV broadcast "white spaces", the US regulator's technical department is seeking input from stakeholders on their impressions of the trial and a report published detailing its… Read more...

Following a period of extensive research, the UK regulator has concluded that the potential impact of interference on DTT consumers from wireless broadband devices in the 800 MHz band is such that mitigating actions need to be taken. This consultation document sets out a framework of proposals that Ofcom thinks… Read more...

The Australian government is seeking comment on its just-released green paper on how to best utilise the digital dividend spectrum freed up by the switchover from analogue to digital broadcasting. The government is looking for comments on potential uses of the spectrum,the benefits these uses could provide, and the cost… Read more...

The Georgian telecoms regulator has launched a consultation on its proposals to change the regulations governing spectrum licences. The GNCC aims to boost competition in the mobile sector, particularly in wireless broadband. The proposals discuss: (a) changed approaches to allocated frequencies for mobile service, caused by the introduction of mobile broadband… Read more...

As recommended by The National Broadband Plan which was released earlier this year, the US regulator is consulting stakeholders about how best to develop and monitor broadband performance standards for mobile services. At present it is up to operators to provide consumers with performance and coverage details for their networks,… Read more...

The US regulator is seeking input from stakeholders and the public on the auction procedures for 1,868 licenses due to come on the block on December 7, 2010. The 218 to 219 band is used for short-distance communications service for subscribers within a specified service area.  220 MHz licensees will… Read more...