by Richard Haas
The European Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) is consulting on its draft opinion on its "Strategy on the future use of the frequency band 470-694 MHz beyond 2030 in the EU." The opinion includes a review of the latest developments and considers possible post-2030 scenarios for the UHF band in Europe.… Read more...
by Mirva Villa
February 27, 2023 This consultation has been extended until March 21, 2023. January 9, 2023 The Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) is seeking comments from the public on plans to award more spectrum for wireless services. Stakeholders can submit comments on the design for the next award, including the allocation method… Read more...
by Richard Haas
Kosovo’s regulator ARKEP is consulting on draft regulations which set out annual spectrum fees. The cost of fees varies by use case and licence type. Fees for spectrum used for mobile services start at 0.21€ per 1 KHz for the 26 GHz band. The highest fees for mobile are found… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The Saudi regulator, the Communications & Information Technology Commission (CITC) has issued a consultation on the information memorandum for its planned award of the 600 MHz, 700 MHz and 3.8 - 4 GHz bands. The information memorandum outlines various rules for the auction, including the lot structure, technical conditions and… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL), is consulting on several draft changes to its Regional Spectrum Management Plan. These would: Bring Digital Audio Broadcast Audio service allocations in line with other Region 2 administrations Revise several mobile allocations to be in line with international standards Identify a 2 x 5… Read more...
by Toby Youell
June 30, 2021: This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking will be published in the Federal Register here on July 1. It will be available for public comment until July 31, while reply comments are due by August 30. April 22, 2021 The FCC has agreed to issue a Notice of Proposed… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Peruvian Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) has proposed to introduce secondary spectrum access to TV White Spaces at 470 - 698 MHz. The goal of its proposal is to improve rural connectivity. The proposal is available for public comment until June 10. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Saudi regulator, the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), has issued a consultation regarding its planned auction of the 600 MHz, 700 MHz, 1980 - 2010 / 2170 - 2200 MHz, and 3800 - 4000 MHz bands. It is also considering awarding two blocks of 2 x 5 MHz… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The FCC is accepting comments on a proposed deal between Verizon and Bluegrass Cellular. The deal involves the trade of spectrum in the 600 MHz, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 1900 MHz, and mmWave bands in parts of Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Petitions to deny are due on December 10, oppositions… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Hong Kong Communications Authority and Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development are jointly consulting on a future award of the 600 MHz and 700 MHz bands. The consultation, available here, includes questions about the Spectrum Utilisation Fee. A press release providing context is available here. The consultation is open… Read more...