by Toby Youell
The US regulator, the FCC, is seeking comments on applications it may receive for operators of Automated Frequency Coordination solutions. AFC providers will allow higher power and outdoor usage of parts of the 6 GHz bands for unlicensed services. Initial AFC system proposals are due on November 30, and comments… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, has issued a call for evidence with regard to its general Wireless Infrastructure Strategy. The documents seeks information about what wireless connectivity the UK will need over the next decade and what more needs to be done to deliver it. It… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The Nigerian Communications Commission has published a draft Information Memorandum for its upcoming 3.5 GHz auction. It plans to hold the auction on December 13 and invited stakeholders to submit comments. Stakeholders are also invited to participate in the Stakeholders' Engagement Programme. Comments are due by October 27. Read more...
by Richard Haas
The FCC has published a Public Notice which seeks to supplement a previous Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which aimed to modernise and expand access to the 70 GHz, 80 GHz and 90 GHz bands. The Commission is seeking comment on whether these bands could provide broadband internet. In particular, the… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The Saudi regulator Communications & Information Technology Commission (CITC) has opened a public consultation on the Information Memorandum for the auction of the 2.1 GHz band for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) technologies. The CITC says this auction will facilitate NTN technologies such as 5G non-terrestrial networks, mobile satellite services, internet on… Read more...
by Richard Haas
Brazil’s regulator Anatel has opened a consultation on proposed changes to the universal telephone service obligations. The regulator is considering using the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz, 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz bands to meet coverage obligations. These 5G frequencies are due to be auctioned off on the 4th of November.… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is seeking comments on proposed changes to the 1800 MHz spectrum license technical framework. These proposed changes are a part of the Australian regulator's recently published Five-year spectrum outlook 2021-26. The Authority is particularly interested to hear from stakeholders about the frequency range… Read more...
by Richard Haas
October 11, 2021: This consultation is now open for comments. You can read the full Notice of Inquiry here. The deadline to submit comments is November 1. Reply comments are due November 16. September 10, 2021: The FCC has released details of a potential consultation on spectrum for IoT applications.… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The FCC's international bureau is seeking comment on the WRC-23 advisory committee's draft recommendations. The FCC says that it "generally supports" most of the content attached in the draft. The deadline to submit comments is October 14. More information is available here. Read more...
by Richard Haas
The Saudi regulator Communications & Information Technology Commission (CITC) has launched a consultation on proposed changes to frequency allocation and licensing for fixed links to "enhance spectrum efficiency and avoid any harmful interference." The proposals include the use of the 28 GHz and 80 GHz bands. This proposed regulation will… Read more...