by Toby Youell
Brazil's regulator, Anatel, is consulting on several issues relating to 5G equipment. This includes test parameters for mmWave equipment, the use of FM chips in smartphones, and incorporating references to 3GPP's release 16 in its documents. The proposals are available for public comment until September 25. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority is holding a consultation on its Information Memorandum for its upcoming 1800 MHz and 2.1 GHz auction. Further information is available here. The consultation period lasts for 21 days from the IM's publication, and will close on August 27. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The New Zealand government agency Radio Spectrum Management, is consulting on its proposal to allocate the 3.3 - 3.4 GHz band for broadband services, assigned through long-term, regional or local rights. The consultation also solicits feedback on the relevant technical parameters, band plans and authorisation mechanisms. The consultation is available… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The French telecoms regulator, ARCEP, is consulting on a draft decision regarding the 5945 - 6425 MHz band. The draft decision concerns technical rules for future licence-exempt usage of the band. The consultation is open for public comment until September 30. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Malta Communications Authority (MCA) is consulting with industry to see if there is any interest in licences in the 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands. This follows a formal request for an assignment in the 2.6 GHz band. The MCA will receive requests until August 25. Read more...
by Toby Youell
July 29, 2021: The ACMA has published a correction to this consultation. The correction concerns Appendix B, Table 1. Further information is available here. The consultation deadline remains August 12. July 8, 2021 The Australian Communications and Media Authority is proposing to update its Radiocommunications (Spectrum Licence Tax) Determination so… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Zambian regulator, ZICTA, is consulting on its spectrum strategy for 5G. It proposes to include the 700 MHz, 2.6 GHz, 3.5 GHz, and 26 GHz bands in this strategy. The document is available for public comment until August 20. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The French telecoms regulator, ARCEP, is consulting on rules that would allow the coexistence of terrestrial 5G and fixed-satellite services at 3.4 - 3.8 GHz within mainland France. ARCEP had established rules for coexistence in November 2020, but these are likely to change over time. The consultation focusses on technical… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Singapore regulator, the IMDA, is consulting on a potential award of the 2.1 GHz band. The band is currently licensed for 3G services, but these assignments expire at the end of 2021. The regulator is proposing to auction the spectrum for 5G SA services. It proposes to only allow… Read more...
by Toby Youell
July 27, 2021: This consultation has been extended until August 13. Further information is available here. July 2, 2021 The Romanian regulator, ANCOM, is consulting on its plans to award residual spectrum in the 800 MHz, 2.6 GHz, and 3.5 GHz bands, and new spectrum at 700 MHz, 3.5 GHz,… Read more...