The RSPG has issued a draft opinion based on the output of its working groups on IoT and intelligent transport systems. It outlines a series of recommendations and definitions around the subject of IoT and calls for responses by 9 January 2017. Read more...

The RSPG has issued a draft opinion based on the output of its working group on intelligent transport systems. It has issued recommendations based on the current state of ITS, spectrum regulator issues and the availability of frequency bands. Comments should be made by 9 January 2017. Read more...

In 2017, Ofcom will auction 190 MHz of spectrum in the 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz bands – an increase of just under a third of the total mobile spectrum currently available. This represents more than three-quarters of the 4G airwaves that were released in 2013. The 40 MHz of… Read more...

Ahead of its auction of 190 MHz of spectrum in the 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz bands, Ofcom has issued a consultation in which it proposes the exclusion of BT/EE from bidding for spectrum in the former band. It cites competition concerns on the grounds that BT/EE holds 45 per… Read more...

BEREC has put its 2017 work programme out to consultation. It addresses the following areas:  "Promoting competition and investment; promoting the internal market; empowering and protecting end users; and, quality and efficiency." BEREC will adopt is work programme early next year.       Read more...

The UK regulator is consulting on its policy for authorising the use of spectrum at 1781.7-1785 MHz and the block paired with it, 1876.7-1880 MHz (together known as the DECT guard band). There are currently twelve licensees who are authorised to use this spectrum on a low power shared access… Read more...

This document invites comments on Ofcom's proposal to make two sets of regulations, the Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Satellite Earth Apparatus) (Exemption) Regulations 2016 and the Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2016. The proposal enables the use of user terminals (e.g. mobile and satellite phones) on a licence-exempt basis within… Read more...

This Call for Input is asking stakeholders for their input and initial views on a strategic review of spectrum used by fixed wireless services. Ofcom says it wants to develop its long term strategy for the Fixed Service sector. The review aims to: further Ofcom's understanding of the benefits that the Fixed Service… Read more...

The ECC has published a report suggesting two approaches to enable administrations to protect the incumbents in the band while allowing its use by MFCN as new entrants. These approaches exploit the fact that the locations of the FS/FSS stations are known. They are: Approach A: Providing the maximum permitted… Read more...

Ofcom would like views on their proposal to increase the amount of spectrum available to WiFi in the 5 GHz band. According to the consultation, the UK regulator would like to "open up a further 125 MHz of 5 GHz spectrum at 5725-5850 MHz". Ofcom said they chose these ranges… Read more...