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The European Commission is holding a consultation on how it may introduce proposed legislation that would exempt small cells from requiring planning permission. The EC frames this consultation as part of its efforts to encourage 5G deployment in the European Union, which it says will require network densification. Read more...
by Patrick Gahan
The Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) is holding a public consultation on the group's draft opinion on next year's World Radio Conference (WRC-19). The RSPG consultation document can be found here. Read more...
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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...
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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...
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The RSPG is consulting on a draft document it has prepared on the most effective way to carry out an EU-wide review of spectrum use and of assessing the most efficient use of spectrum. It concludes that an effective review must take into account trends in technology and applications and… Read more...
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One of those 'horizontal' consultations which should have some impact on DG InfoSoc. The programme will integrate a number of existing and future projects inluding ICT focused programmes; Modinis, eEcontent, eTen. Read more...
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A request for input on the activities planned and deliverables for implementing the 2005 work programme; its objective is to be more focused on core priorities. Public hearing January 14. Read more...
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Calling for comments on the long awaited Commission Communication. The document places spectrum reform at the top of the agenda and lists three policy options:i. Create an EU entity in charge of managing EU aspects of spectrum.ii. Adapt and improve the regulatory framework with coherence achieved through regulatory committee structures… Read more...
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Calling for input on:i. what the main objectives of the EIT should beii. how it could add value to existing EU processes iii. possible structure: eg. single institution/large structureiv.research priorities. Read more...
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Interested parties are called to comment on the effectiveness of the five directives that cover electronic communications services. A number of specific objectives are outlined including: i.) Strengths and weaknesses of the Article 7 consultation processii)The role of the single marketiii)Its impact on competition and access. iv) It has been… Read more...