UK regulator Ofcom has launched a consultation proposing to make spectrum available for the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The regulator proposes to make 2 x 3 MHz in the 700 MHz band and 2 x 4 MHz in the 800 and 900 MHz bands for PSNI communications use.… Read more...

Update September 12, 2022: The consultation document can now be found on the South African government website. The documents includes proposals on spectrum trading, and the shut down of South Africa's 2G and 3G networks by 2025. September 5, 2022 In a statement following the South African Cabinet Meeting at… Read more...

The National Telecommunications Agency Anatel has announced they will seek opinions on new satellite regulations to accommodate new services. The consultation asks for views particularly on non-geostationary satellite systems and minimum conditions to run the services, taking into account public interest in the use of spectrum resources. The regulator says… Read more...

Norwegian regulator Nkom has launched a consultation on several proposed changes to unlicensed spectrum use. The regulator is proposing to introduce 5G services on ships, and allow ultra-wideband (UWB) equipment for specific purposes outdoors. Nkom also proposes to open up limited outdoor use of Wi-Fi and high-power drones in the 5,150-5,250… Read more...

Romanian regulator ANCOM is seeking opinions on the future use of 26 GHz band. The regulator has launched a consultation to gauge whether there is interest in acquiring rights in the 26 GHz band in the short term (2023-2025) or in the medium term (the period 2026-2028). The consultation applies… Read more...

Uganda Communications Commission has launched a consultation on a proposed framework for monitoring of coverage obligations of mobile network operators (MNOs). The regulator is seeking for views on the proposed coverage evaluation procedures and criteria. The consultation is open for comments until September 14, 2022. Read more...

Irish regulator has launched a consultation on short-term spectrum rights for the 700 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands from October 2022. The consultation period is shorter than usually, ending on August 31, 2022. Some licences in the bands are set to expire in October. Due to the delay in the… Read more...

The Scientific Committee for Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) has launched a consultation on scientific evidence with regard to exposure to radiofrequency in the 100 kHZ to 300 GHz range. The committee is asking for feedback from stakeholders on a preliminary opinion on behalf of the European Commission. The… Read more...

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) in the UAE has launched a consultation on the current use and future expectations for automated spectrum management systems. The authority is seeking views from stakeholders on how this will reflect on the spectrum management in the country. TDRA is holding meetings… Read more...

The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate is seeking to make changes to the distribution mechanism in the National Frequency Plan regarding the public access mobile radio (PAMR) band between 453.26875 – 454.76875 MHz and 463.26875 – 464.76875 MHz. The consultation is on a proposal to adjust the distribution… Read more...