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The UK regulator is consulting stakeholders on what criteria should be used when holders of radio multiplex licences apply for renewal. Ofcom is also proposing to charge for the spectrum occupied by DAB broadcasters from the end of 2014 using Administered Incentive Pricing. However, this is dependent on government policy… Read more...
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The UK regulator is seeking comments on its proposals to introduce RSA in the 3600-4200 MHz band for Fixed Satellite service (FSS) and the 1690-1710 MHz and 7750-7850 MHz bands for the Meteorological Satellite Service (Metsat). Ofcom is proposing the introduction of RSA in these bands because several receive-only earth… Read more...
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Following a 2007 consultation, the UK regulator adopted a policy of not renewing commercial radio analogue licences beyond 31 December 2015 in order to maintain flexibility ahead of legislation on digital switchover which was not expected before then. However, licensees already providing a digital service on a DAB multiplex may… Read more...
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The UK regulator has issued a consultation paper in which it seeks comment from all telecoms and broadcast stakeholders on how to proceed with gathering information for a new three-yearly mandatory report to the government on the UK's communications infrastructure. The first report is due to be submitted in August… Read more...
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The UK regulator is seeking comments on legislation it proposes bringing into effect in November 2010. This would involve replacing the Wireless Telegraphy act of 2006 with new regulations. These would liberalise current licence exemption criteria for high density fixed satellite services, railway level crossing radar, underwater system use below… Read more...
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The British energy and gas regulator is consulting stakeholders in both the utilities and telecommunications sectors on its proposals for countrywide smart metering and the introduction of a smart grid. An important component of the consultation is proposals for the appointment of a new entity to co-ordinate communications between smart… Read more...
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The UK regulator has launched new proposals and a consultation document for the provision of extra spectrum for wireless cameras at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Ofcom's spectrum plans for the Games, which was published in 2009, appears to have underestimated demand. As a result it is now proposed to… Read more...
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Last year's decision to align the UK with the emerging European position on clearing channels 61 to 69, the 800 MHz band, meant adding channels 61, 62 and 69 to the UK regulator's existing digital switchover plans. As a result, regions where the switchover has already occurred will need to… Read more...
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The Working Group Spectrum Engineering (WGSE) within Europe's technical authority (ECC) has issued a new Report (ECC Report 247) to a public consultation that aims to help shed light on an ongoing dispute between radio astronomers and satellite operator Iridium. The Report concerns a new software tool that has been… Read more...
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The Working Group Spectrum Engineering of Europe's technical authority, the ECC, has issued ECC Report 243 to a public consultation. The Report sets out the possible use of the 2.7 - 2.9 GHz and 2.9 - 3.4 GHz bands for video PMSE. It finds that sharing the spectrum with incumbent… Read more...