Ofcom is consulting on the whether its current approach to managing 410-450 MHz (UHF band 1) and 450-470 MHz (UHF band 2) meets the needs of current and future users as part of its strategic review of spectrum in 410-470 MHz. The band is currently used by the emergency services… Read more...

In 2017, Ofcom will auction 190 MHz of spectrum in the 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz bands – an increase of just under a third of the total mobile spectrum currently available. This represents more than three-quarters of the 4G airwaves that were released in 2013. The 40 MHz of… Read more...

Ahead of its auction of 190 MHz of spectrum in the 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz bands, Ofcom has issued a consultation in which it proposes the exclusion of BT/EE from bidding for spectrum in the former band. It cites competition concerns on the grounds that BT/EE holds 45 per… Read more...

The UK regulator is consulting on its policy for authorising the use of spectrum at 1781.7-1785 MHz and the block paired with it, 1876.7-1880 MHz (together known as the DECT guard band). There are currently twelve licensees who are authorised to use this spectrum on a low power shared access… Read more...

This document invites comments on Ofcom's proposal to make two sets of regulations, the Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Satellite Earth Apparatus) (Exemption) Regulations 2016 and the Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2016. The proposal enables the use of user terminals (e.g. mobile and satellite phones) on a licence-exempt basis within… Read more...

This Call for Input is asking stakeholders for their input and initial views on a strategic review of spectrum used by fixed wireless services. Ofcom says it wants to develop its long term strategy for the Fixed Service sector. The review aims to: further Ofcom's understanding of the benefits that the Fixed Service… Read more...

The UK National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has called for evidence of use cases in industry that 5G will be able to assist with.  The NIC has asked respondents to focus on the following questions:   What uses have been envisaged for 5G?Of those use cases identified, which appear most credible… Read more...

Ofcom would like views on their proposal to increase the amount of spectrum available to WiFi in the 5 GHz band. According to the consultation, the UK regulator would like to "open up a further 125 MHz of 5 GHz spectrum at 5725-5850 MHz". Ofcom said they chose these ranges… Read more...

The UK regulator has launched a consultation on its provisional proposal to grant a licence variation request submitted by TalkTalk in relation to its Concurrent Spectrum Access licence. The request seeks a modification to the permitted out-of-block emissions to allow the deployment of currently available femtocell technology without the need for… Read more...

Ofcom would like views on its plans to introduce spectrum sharing in the frequency ranges of 3.8-4.2 GHz. The regulator had previously issued a consultation on its Spectrum Sharing Framework and this would be the first band in which it is applying the framework. In this elegantly-written consultation Ofcom identifies… Read more...