by PolicyTracker
That’s the question PolicyTracker would like to ask, having digested the results of our survey on the outcomes of WRC-15. It is, of course, a slightly glib one. Read more...
by David Yip
The recently approved cap in Spain will boost the total amount of spectrum operators can own by 41 per cent and potentially means Spanish operators could end up with some of the largest spectrum holdings in Europe. Read more...
by David Yip
After several delays, Thailand's 900 MHz auction has begun and total revenues have already exceeded $4 billion: nearly 12 times the reserve prices. Read more...
by PolicyTracker
The ECC's WGFM has issued a consultation on ECC Recommendation (14) 05. The document provides an open framework for administrations to define and introduce practices facilitating the access of people with disabilities to licence examinations for the amateur radio service. The Recommendation follows initiatives from several member countries in this area. Read more...
by PolicyTracker
Colombia's telecoms ministry and spectrum regulator the National Spectrum Agency (ANE) have launched a public consultation to get feedback from stakeholders about technical considerations in the use of the digital dividend band (698-806 MHz). A major part of the consultation is to assist the ministry and regulator in drawing up… Read more...
by PolicyTracker
The Electronic Communications Committee (ECC) has produced a draft amendment of ERC Decision (98) 22 concerning exemptions for DECT equipment. The Decision states that DECT equipment that uses 1880-1900 MHz band will have to satisfy the following two conditions to be exempt from licensing: To have total radiated power or… Read more...
by PolicyTracker
The ECC has issued an amendment to its Decision (06) 07 for consultation. The decision concerns the use of mobile phones in aeroplanes. It initially allowed and defined the use of GSM equipment in the 1800 MHz band, but the amendment extends this to other types of mobile devices in… Read more...
by PolicyTracker
The BTRC is seeking comment from stakeholders and members of the public on its draft proposals to auction 100 MHz of 2.1 GHz spectrum on a technology-neutral basis in five blocks of 2 x 10 MHz each. The regulator proposes that the auction should be open to all qualified participants,… Read more...
by PolicyTracker
The Greek regulator, the EETT, is considering how to replace licences for 24.5 - 26.5 GHz band that are expiring at the end of this year and at the beginning of 2016. The consultation reveals that the regulator is currently inclined towards holding an auction of these frequencies for terrestrial… Read more...
by PolicyTracker
The US regulator is inviting comments from users of the beta version of its Spectrum Dashboard which was released on March 17. The FCC wants feedback on potential enhancements it has listed in the consultation document and invites suggestions for other new enhancements. People are also asked to explain how… Read more...