The Saudi regulator Communications & Information Technology Commission (CITC) has launched a consultation on proposed changes to frequency allocation and licensing for fixed links to "enhance spectrum efficiency and avoid any harmful interference." The proposals include the use of the 28 GHz and 80 GHz bands. This proposed regulation will… Read more...

ARCEP is looking for input for its consultation on amending its terms of use for corrdinated point-to-point links for fixed services. Its draft decision suggests reducing the number of rules concerning radio relay systems The draft Decision concerned is intended to lay down the conditions for the use of frequencies… Read more...

The UK telecommunications regulator has issued a consultation on how spectrum in the 70/80 GHz bands should be managed in future.  Since 2007, the spectrum - suitable for high capacity fixed links - has been assigned through a self-coordinating licensing approach. Ofcom is proposing to directly assign the 2 x… Read more...

The South African spectrum regulator has issued a consultation on its proposed regulatory framework for the V-band (57 - 66 GHz) and the E-band (71 - 76 GHz + 81 - 86 GHz). ICASA says it plans to allow access to these bands on a licence-exempt basis where feasible, and… Read more...

This document sets out Ofcom’s proposals to open the 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz spectrum bands for point to point broadband fixed wireless systems on a light licensed basis. Ofcom says the spectrum bands currently have little or no use and are therefore available for a wide range of wireless… Read more...

ARCEP wants input from stakeholders on the feasibility of opening frequency bands 57 - 66 GHz, 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz to solve the problem of linking the “last mile” in fixed communications services. Frequency bands for point-to-point links to fixed services are now limited to frequencies below 39.5 GHz.… Read more...

Canada's industry ministry has launched a second round of public consultation on its proposed policy for the use of the 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz and 92-95 GHz bands by the fixed service. Industry Canada says the wireless industry wants the bands to be available to the fixed service to support the deployment of… Read more...

UK regulator Ofcom has issued a consultation on its intention to amend the regulations to reflect decisions it has already made about the spectrum fees. Specifically, the document deals with Ofcom's 2011 Decision regarding AIP for aeronautical licences, a 2013 Decision regarding AIP for point to point fixed links in the 70/80 GHz band… Read more...