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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...