The UAE's telecoms regulator TDRA is consulting on changes to the regulations for Unmanned Aerial Radio Systems. The draft version of the new regulations includes questions on the frequency bands and usage restrictions. Stakeholders can request a meeting with the regulator in the period between November 7 to November 10,… Read more...

The FCC seeks comments on the proposal to amend rules to enable non-geostationary fixed-satellite services operations in the 17.3-17.8 GHz band. The consultation asks for views on what technical rules would be necessary to prevent harmful interference between NGSO FSS operations and other authorised operations in the band. The deadline… Read more...

The Nigerian regulator NCC is holding a public consultation ahead of the auction of residual 3.5 GHz band licences. The NCC intends to auction 2x100 MHz of the band before the end of the year. Stakeholders can submit comments on the draft Information Memorandum until November 11, 2022. Following this,… Read more...

The FCC is seeking views on the use of the 12.7 GHz band. The regulator is considering releasing up to 550 megahertz of mid-band spectrum in the 12.7 to 13.25 GHz band for providing nationwide 5G and 6G services. The notice of inquiry seeks views on possible sharing of the… Read more...

The Belgian telecommunications regulator is seeking views on a draft decision on the technical and operational conditions for the avoidance of harmful interference in the 800 MHz band. The decision concerns the techical conditions for the coexistence networks using the 800 MHz band and services using the adjacent bands. The… Read more...

The Norwegian regulator NKOM has launched a consultation on spectrum use towards 2030. The regulator notes that need for spectrum for mobile broadband is only going to increase in the next decade, and changes are expected in spectrum needs for satellite communications, TV and radio. The regulator notes that more efficient… Read more...

Australian regulator ACMA has released a consultation to remake the Radiocommunications (Trading Rules for Spectrum Licences) Determination 2012. This determination sets out the rules for trading spectrum, and is due to expire in April 2023. The regulator says they wish to make some changes to the new determination to simplify… Read more...

The European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) has launched a short consultation on a draft report on ultra-wide band for vehicular radar use in the 116-148.5 GHz frequencies. This frequency band is intended to support autonomous driving applications in the future, including features like lane change assist and… Read more...

The European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) has launched a consultation on the draft report on an investigation into automotive radars in the 71-81 GHz band. The consultation on the draft report is open until October 23, 2022. Read more...

French regulator Arcep has opened a consultation on the rules enabling the coexistence of future mobile networks and fixed satellite service earth stations in its overseas territory of French Guiana. Mobile networks are due to to be deployed in the 3.4-3.8 GHz band. The consultation aims to address any potential… Read more...