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Montenegro consultation on spectrum award
Jul 26, 2021
by Toby Youell

The Montenegro regulator, EKIP, is consulting on draft terms for an award of the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz, and 2.6 GHz bands. Further information is available here. Read more...

UK consultation on Non-geostationary satellite systems
Jul 26, 2021
by Toby Youell

The UK regulator, Ofcom, is consulting on proposed processes for applications for non-geostationary satellite systems. The processes incorporate new checks on interference risks, greater visibility of applications, stronger ways to deal with harmful interference if it occurs, and competition checks. These proposals are available for public comment until September 20. Read more...

Australia consultation on radiation protection rules
Jul 21, 2021
by Toby Youell

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (the ACMA), is consulting on amending several legislative instruments to reference a new radiation standard from the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency. The ACMA proposes to incorporate this standard into several equipment regulations. The proposals are available for public comment until August… Read more...

Portugal consultation on regulator’s strategic guidelines 2022-24
Jul 17, 2021
by Toby Youell

Portugal's regulator, ANACOM, has made available its draft strategic guidelines 2022-24 for public comment. Comments can be made on this document until August 13. Read more...

Belgium consultation on multiband spectrum auction
Jul 17, 2021
by Toby Youell

The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunication (IBPT) is consulting on its regulatory framework for its long-awaited auction of expiring licences in the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz, and newly-available spectrum at 700 MHz, L-Band, and 3.5 GHz. The draft regulatory framework is available for public comment until… Read more...

US consultation on Low Power Television assignment
Jul 17, 2021
by Toby Youell

The FCC is consulting on the procedures for an upcoming auction of construction permits for new or modified low power television stations and TV translator stations. This auction, Auction 111, is scheduled for February 2022. Comments on its plans for Auction 111 can be made until August 3, while replies… Read more...

US consultation on petition to reverse ATSC 3.0 decision
Jul 17, 2021
by Toby Youell

The FCC has received a petition that would reverse its rules on adopting an ATSC 3.0 standard for terrestrial broadcasting. Any oppositions to this petition must be filed by August 3, while replies to any opposition must be filed by August 13. Read more...

German consultation on expiry of 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2.6 GHz bands
Jul 14, 2021
by Toby Youell

The German regulator, the Bundesnetzagentur, has issued a consultation about various options for when current licences in the 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2.6 GHz bands expire at the end of 2025. The consultation is available for public comment until August 23. Read more...

UK consultation on annual fees for 2.1 GHz band
Jul 14, 2021
by Toby Youell

The UK regulator, Ofcom, is consulting on proposed annual licence fees for the 2.1 GHz band. It proposes to charge different rates for paired and unpaired spectrum. The proposal is available for public comment until September 8. Read more...

Future US consultation on updating AM and FM rules
Jul 13, 2021
by Toby Youell

The FCC will consult on updating the technical rules for AM and FM broadcasting. The full details are available here. A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Making will be available for public comment for 30 days from its publication in the Federal Register, while replies to those comments can be made… Read more...