by Richard Haas
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate has launched a consultation on extending existing public access mobile radio (PAMR) licences in the 450 MHz band until 2035. Currently, these licences are due to expire at the end of 2024. This licence is currently used by Utility Connect for smart meters.… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The Saudi regulator, the Communications & Information Technology Commission (CITC) is consulting on an information memorandum for a specialised network radio license in the 450 MHz band. The agency hopes the band will be utilized by enterprises for specialized broadband networks that are used for critical use cases such as… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The UK regulator, Ofcom, is proposing to apply Administered Incentive Pricing to a 2 x 2 MHz licence (412 - 414 MHz / 422-424 MHz). The spectrum was assigned by auction in 2006 for an initial term of 15 years with indefinite renewal. Ofcom needs to set fees for the… 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
Moldova's regulator, the ANRCETI, has issued a consultation about four draft decisions taken by its Board of Directors. These relate to: A future award of the 450 MHz, 900 MHz, and 2.6 GHz band Limits on the number of licences available in the 450 MHz band Special conditions for the… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Swedish regulator, the PTS, is consulting on its draft updated coordination agreement with Germany for Land Mobile services in the 450 MHz band. The document is available for public comment until October 2. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The German regulator, BNetza, has issued a consultation on assigning the 450 MHz band once current licences expire at the end of this year. It proposes that licence-holders should be obliged to make radio network infrastructure available to critical infrastructure providers. The consultation is open for public comment until August… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Norwegian regulator, Nkom, has issued a consultation about the future of the 410 - 430 MHz band. A 2 x 1.8 MHz block of the spectrum is currently unused in Norway, so Nkom wants to know if there is any demand for its allocation and assignment. Recent Europe-wide harmonisation… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Greek regulator, the EETT, is consulting on making available the 410 - 430 MHz band. Comments can be made, in Greek, until May 4. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a consultation on its spectrum policy for railway radiocommunication systems between train and trackside. It is hoped that spectrum can enable broadband communications for the operation of India's vast railway network. Comments must be submitted to TRAI by July 22, while… Read more...