The National Communications Commission (NCC) is consulting on the draft rules of its 5G private networks licencing regime in the 4.8-4.9 GHz band. You can find more information on the regulator's website here (in Chinese). The document is open for comments until September 27, 2022. Read more...

The Canadian regulator ISED has launched a consultation on establishing a local licensing framework in the 3.9 GHz band and mmWave bands. The aim is to make spectrum available for a broad range of users, including industry verticals. The regulator intends to assign spectrum in the 3900-3980 MHz band. Meanwhile,… Read more...

French regulator ARCEP has launched a consultation on its proposal to expand its sustainability survey to include data on the environmental impact of end-user devices, data centres and ISP routers and set-top boxes. ARCEP has been collecting data on the environmental footprint of mobile operators since 2020, but now hopes… Read more...

Australian Communications and Media Authority ACMA is consulting on planned modifications to coordination requirements for earth stations. The regulator is proposing to modify which bands need to be coordinated and update requirements for earth stations and microwave fixed point-to-point links The rules that will be changed are called RALI MS 43… Read more...

French regulator ARCEP has launched a consultation on the allocation of spectrum to satellite operator OneWeb Limited for a public fixed-satellite service network and to provide communications services for earth stations in motion (ESIM). According to the document, OneWeb is seeking authorization to use frequencies in the bands 10.7 -… Read more...

Norwegian regulator NKOM has launched a consultation on proposals for changes in regulations on priority use of mobile networks for entities performing essential services. Companies can apply for NKOM's approval for a priority use of mobile networks in crisis or emergency situations. Mobile operators can then offer priority services to… Read more...

The Belgian regulator has launched a consultation on the proposal to extend 2G and 3G licences held by three local operators for six months from September 15, 2022. The regulator is currently finalising permits for the recent 5G auction winners, and proposes to extend the current licence holders' permits to… Read more...

Icelandic telecommunications regulator ECOI has launched a consultation on whether to renew a universal service obligation imposed on telecoms infrastructure company Mila. Their current obligation expires at the end of 2022, and the regulator is inclined not to renew it. The regulator says the need for the requirement has diminished… Read more...

Romanian regulator ANCOM is seeking comments on two draft tender documents related to the upcoming 5G multiband auction. The regulator is offering frequencies in the 700 MHz, L-band, 26 GHz and 3.4-3.8 GHz bands. The total value for the auction starting prices is almost €700 million for the entire 555… Read more...

Irish regulator Comreg has responded to the comments on the preliminary consultation on satellite earth station licensing regime held earlier this year. The document also sets out proposals for frequency bands to be allocated for earth stations, technical conditions and licence fees. Now the regulator seeks input on all aspects… Read more...