by Mirva Villa
The Belgian regulator is consulting on a draft decision to grant licences for fixed networks. Citymesh Mobile was granted a licence in the 28 GHz band. Proximus, Orange, Telenet, NRB and Citymesh were granted licences in the 70/80 GHz band. The consultation is open until May 31, 2023. Read more...
by Richard Haas
The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunication (BIPT) has issued a consultation on extending previously issued licenses for spectrum in the 70 GHz and 80 GHz bands to the country's mobile operators. BIPT proposes to extend these licenses until March 2023. The regulator initially granted these licenses in March… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The FCC has published a Public Notice which seeks to supplement a previous Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which aimed to modernise and expand access to the 70 GHz, 80 GHz and 90 GHz bands. The Commission is seeking comment on whether these bands could provide broadband internet. In particular, the… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The FCC has issued a consultation about a request for a waiver it has received concerning security scanners that would operate at 71 - 86 GHz. In particular, a company called Radio Physics is requesting waivers from rules on permitted bandwidths and directionality. Stakeholders are asked to express views on… Read more...
by Toby Youell
Rohde & Schwartz has asked the FCC to waive its rules so it can market a QPS 201 Personnel Security Scanner system in the 70 - 80 GHz range. Current regulations establish a portion of the band (71 - 75 GHz) as "restricted" but Rohde & Schwartz claim that these… Read more...
by Toby Youell
South Africa's independent telecoms regulator, ICASA, is consulting on a draft roadmap for IMT (mobile broadband). ICASA has said that responses to the consultation will inform its future policies for the bands, including potential awards. The roadmap is intended to provide for greater mobile broadband coverage at lower prices. Read more...