The French regulator, ARCEP, has launched a consultation on proposed changes to technical conditions in the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz, 2.6 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands. This consultation aims to implement new technical changes that were implemented by the European Commission. You can read the full document here.… Read more...

The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunication (BIPT) has issued a consultation on its draft operational plan for 2022. This is an annual plan which sets out objectives that the regulator aims to complete in the following year. The draft plan sets out a variety of spectrum-related objectives. These… Read more...

The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) has issued a consultation on satellite spectrum fees. The document put out by the regulator proposes that the current fee structure be maintained for SES and VSAT applications in the C and Ku bands. It also proposes that ECTEL Member States include two new… Read more...

The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunication (IBPT) has issued a consultation on the design of its upcoming multi-band auction. The draft rules set out the auction procedure for its upcoming auction, which will be split up into three 'autonomous' auctions organised by the regulator. You can read the full… Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, says it is currently preparing to authorise access to the 26 GHz band for outdoor wireless broadband services. It has launched a consultation on its proposal to protect incumbent users that are operating in the 24 GHz band. Ofcom says it plans to implement harmonised out… Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, has released a paper on spectrum policy issues regarding Terahertz spectrum. Issues discussed in the paper include potential use cases for terahertz as well as issues surrounding spectrum management. Ofcom is proposing a more flexible approach to spectrum management in the band and is emphasising spectrum… Read more...

The Communications Authority of Kenya has opened a public consultation on guidelines that seek to promote spectrum trading and remove regulatory barriers to increase access to spectrum. The draft guidelines set out rules and procedures for the transfer of spectrum. You can read the full proposal here. The consultation will… Read more...

The high-level advisory group to the European Commission, the RSPG, has issued a consultation on its draft work programme for the next few years. Work items included in the draft include: WRC-23 The development of 6G and possible implications for spectrum needs and guidance on the rollout of future wireless… Read more...

The FCC has released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which sets out initiatives to enhance the availability of telecommunications services in rural areas. The Notice proposes several incentives for small carriers and Tribal Nations to participate in the program. Incentives include changes to partitioning, disaggregation and leasing rules. Comments… Read more...

Brazil’s regulator Anatel has announced that it will hold a consultation on proposed changes to the rules surrounding radio frequency jammers. The proposal will seek to allow the use of signal blockers by authorities including the Ministry of Defence and the federal police. Previously this equipment was only allowed to… Read more...