The UK regulator has launched a consultation on its provisional proposal to grant a licence variation request submitted by TalkTalk in relation to its Concurrent Spectrum Access licence. The request seeks a modification to the permitted out-of-block emissions to allow the deployment of currently available femtocell technology without the need for… Read more...

Ofcom would like views on its plans to introduce spectrum sharing in the frequency ranges of 3.8-4.2 GHz. The regulator had previously issued a consultation on its Spectrum Sharing Framework and this would be the first band in which it is applying the framework. In this elegantly-written consultation Ofcom identifies… Read more...

Ofcom, the UK regulator, would like views on its plans to clear out the 700 MHz band for mobile broadband. The consultation states that the regulator is making arrangements to ensure spectrum in this band is usable by mobile operators by Q2 2020, instead of the end of 2021 as… Read more...

Ofcom would like views on its Space Spectrum Strategy which outlines its plans to identify opportunities for spectrum sharing between the satellite and space science communities. The regulator argues it does not think spectrum availability is a barrier to growth for satellite broadband or earth observation services and therefore do… Read more...

Ofcom would like views on its plans to authorise the use of terrestrial base stations which would allow Inmarsat to provide broadband access to aircraft passengers in the UK. Currently, Inmarsat and Echostar hold pan-European licences to operate Mobile Satellite Services in the 2 GHz band. Inmarsat told the regulator… Read more...

Ofcom would like views on its plans to authorise the use of terrestrial base stations which would allow Inmarsat to provide broadband access to aircraft passengers in the UK. Currently, Inmarsat and Echostar hold pan-European licences to operate Mobile Satellite Services in the 2 GHz band. Inmarsat told the regulator… Read more...

The WGSE has issued Draft Report 228 to public consultation. The Report concerns compatibility between intelligent transport systems (ITS) in the 5 GHz band with other systems in adjacent bands.  It concludes that ITS does not cause interference to road tolling systems, and does not cause interference to fixed links, as long… Read more...

The UK regulator has issued a consultation on its intention to write new regulation that will give itself additional powers to prevent harmful interference.  In effect, the proposed legislation allows Ofcom to regulate the use of radio equipment after it has been cleared to be used in the UK, if the regulator believes that… Read more...

The UK regulator has issued a consultation on its proposals to amend the procedures that it follows when managing satellite filings at the ITU level on behalf of entities operating in the UK.  According to the consultation, these changes are composed of minor editorial changes to the text; clarifications that… Read more...

The ECC's WGFM has issued a consultation on ECC Recommendation (14) 05. The document provides an open framework for administrations to define and introduce practices facilitating the access of people with disabilities to licence examinations for the amateur radio service. The Recommendation follows initiatives from several member countries in this area. Read more...