The Australian Communications and Media Authority is seeking views on the technical framework for 2 GHz band spectrum licences. The consultation is part of the authority's five-year spectrum outlook plans for 2022-2027. ACMA has set out a public consultation on the two options proposed for unwanted emissions in the frequency… Read more...

The regulator in Liechtenstein has opened a consultation on the proposal to award frequencies for 5G services in 700 MHz, 1400 MHz and 3.6 GHz through direct assignment. The third EU pioneer 5G band, 26 GHz, is not part of this consultation. The regulator says a decision on the allocation… Read more...

The Hong Kong Communications Authority and the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development have jointly launched a consultation on plans to re-assign 20 MHz of spectrum in the 850 MHz and 900 MHz frequency bands and 90 MHz in the 2.3 GHz band. The 20 MHz in the sub-1 GHz… Read more...

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority for the Kingdom of Bahrain (TRA) has launched a public consultation on updating their spectrum pricing regulation, which has been in place since 2017. The Schedule of Fees sets out the regulator's approach to determining licence fees and fines. The consultation involves questions on the amendments… Read more...

The Communications Authority of Kenya has launched a public consultation on a new draft framework for Digital Sound Broadcasting (DBS). The new digital radio standard introduces DBS services to complement the available frequencies for analogue services. This aims to address the high demand and low availability of analogue FM broadcasting… Read more...

The Greek regulator has opened a public consultation  on the proposal to amend regulation on the determination of spectrum usage fees and frequency allocation fees for temporary spectrum rights. Stakeholders can submit their comments until December 8, 2022. Read more...

The National Media and Infocommunications Authority in Hungary is holding an in-person consultation regarding the forthcoming auction of frequencies in the 32 GHz band. Representatives of the regulator will provide information on the band and the auction procedure. The consultation is aimed at pre-registered participants. Written questions can be submitted… Read more...

The Saudi Arabian regulator has opened a consultation on a draft Space Law. The draft includes provisions related to space data operations, monitoring and astronomy. The deadline to submit comments is December 6, 2022. Read more...

The Australian regulator ACMA has opened a consultation on renewing legislation for licences in the 700 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.5 GHz bands. The current technical framework for these bands is set to be "sunset" on April 1, 2023. This happens automatically ten years after they were first registered. The… Read more...

The UAE's telecom regulator TDRA has launched a public consultation on the use of S-band for non-geostationary satellites. Specifically, the consultation applies to 1980 - 2010 MHz and 2170 – 2200 MHz bands. The two frequency bands are currently being prioritised for the use of IMT services. The consultation seeks… Read more...