January 24, 2022: This consultation has been extended until February 11, 2022. The ACMA has also published a correction to page 28 of the consultation paper, regarding the use of the bands adjacent to 1.9 GHz. November 22, 2021: The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has published a consultation on… Read more...

The French regulator, ARCEP, has launched a consultation on the rules for an upcoming spectrum award in the 700 MHz and 3.5 GHz bands in the overseas department of French Guiana scheduled for later this year. The consultation sets out the conditions of use of licenses as well as the… Read more...

The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunication (BIPT) has issued a consultation regarding changes to its general authorisations. New specifications for SRDs (Short range devices) as well as RFID devices are included in this draft. These authorisations do not require a license from the regulator, and they are free… Read more...

The Bahamian Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has issued a consultation on its draft National Spectrum Plan for 2022. The plan sets out priorities and projects for 2022. This includes a plan to launch a consultation on 5G. This consultation is open for comment until February 4. URCA will… Read more...

The Bahamian Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has revealed in its annual plan that it intends to publish a consultation on 5G in the coming year. Currently, there is little known about what this consultation will entail. This page will be updated when more information emerges. Read more...

January 10, 2022: This consultation has now been published by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation (MINECO). The Ministry is seeking views from stakeholders about the demand for the 26 GHz band as well as use cases. The agency notes that it plans to award this band in… Read more...

Chile’s regulator, Subtel, has issued a consultation on its plans to re-order spectrum in the 3.4 - 3.6 GHz band for 5G networks. The regulator notes that although this band is well suited for 5G it needs re-organising to provide services efficiently. Comments are due by January 21, 2022. Read more...

January 4, 2021: TRAI has announced that it is extending this consultation. Comments are now be due by January 10, and reply comments are due by January 24. December 6, 2021: The Indian telecoms regulator, TRAI, has issued a consultation on its upcoming 5G spectrum auction. The consultation asks stakeholders… Read more...

Ireland’s Comreg is holding a consultation on its licensing regime for Satellite Earth Stations (SES). The document lays out the current licensing approach taken by the regulator and describes potential interference issues that may arise in the future. The document also notes that although 17 bands are currently available for… Read more...

The Canadian Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) has launched a consultation on the licensing framework for the 3650 - 3900 MHz band. This consultation seeks comments on licensing considerations, such as auction format, rules and processes as well as conditions of license. ISED also notes that some of the… Read more...