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...

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...