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Spectrum release: auction and liberalisation

Last updated: end January 07

Project Description Project Owner Outputs [+=new, Δ=moved quarter]
Business radio: future developments Review of Ofcom's role in promoting an efficient and effective business radio sector, including relevance of technological change and effects of spectrum policy Philip Rutnam Business radio consultation - After 2006/7
Digital dividend review Examine the digital dividend which will result from UHF spectrum becoming available post-digital TV switchover and identify the most effective means of auctioning or allocating this spectrum Greg Bensberg Digital Dividend Review (DDR) consultation Q3 - published
Implementation of Independent Audit of Spectrum Holdings Implement the recommendations of the Independent Audit of Spectrum Holdings (in so far as they apply to Ofcom) Mike Goddard  
Innovative approaches to spectrum use Deal promptly and effectively with enquiries from proponents of new technologies and ensure that we stay abreast of technological changes that could affect demand for and use of spectrum Russell Kent-Smith  
Licence exemption: general review Review policy towards licence exemption, including examination of the opportunities for moving further towards technology and usage neutrality William Webb Licence exemption policy review condoc Q4
Licensing and licence exemption: regulatory instruments Maintain and develop the regulatory framework supporting licensed and licence-exempt use of spectrum: produce licence exemption regulations and regulations supporting licensing; advise on policy towards Radio and Telecoms Terminal Equipment Directive Helen Hearn Consultation to update wireless telegraphy licensing procedures and criteria Q1 - published
      Consultation on new exemption regulations Q2 - published
      Follow-up consultation on new exemption regulations Q3 - published
      New exemption regulations consultation Q3 - published
      New exemption regulations Q3 - published
Programme making and special events (PMSE): future spectrum management policy Examine the opportunities for a more market-based approach to managing spectrum used for PMSE Philip Rutnam  
Recognised spectrum access: possible introduction for other services Continue gathering information about the possibility of introducing recognised spectrum access for other services Graham Louth  
Recognised spectrum access: radio astronomy Introduce regulations to provide recognised spectrum access for radio astronomy Bob Phillips RSA consultation - radioastronomy Q3 - published
      RSA statement - radioastronomy Q4 [Δ]
Review of spectrum policy in satellite sector Review the way in which Ofcom facilitates spectrum access for satellite operators Philip Rutnam  
Spectrum awards: 10, 28, 32, 40 GHz Hold auction of 10, 28, 32 GHz. Resolve future of 40 GHz Tim Cross 10, 28, 32, 40 GHz Awards condoc Q1 - published
      10, 28, 32, 40 GHz Awards - Consultation on statutory rules Q4 [+]
      10, 28, 32, 40 GHz Awards: Information memorandum Q4
      Auction of 10, 28, 32, 40 GHz awards - After 2006/7
      10, 28, 32, 40 GHz Awards: discussion consultation on auction design Q4 - published
      10, 28, 32, 40 GHz Awards statement Q4
Spectrum awards: 1452 to 1492 MHz (L-Band) Hold auction of 1452 to 1492 MHz Graham Louth Auction and technical discussion documents Q4 [+]
      Auction by end 2006/7: L-Band spectrum award - After 2006/7
      Auction results: L-Band spectrum award - After 2006/7
Spectrum awards: 1781.7 to 1785 MHz (DECT guard band) Hold auction of 1781.7 to 1785 MHz paired with 1876.7 to 1880MHz Peter Bury Auction in Q1: DECT guard band Q1 - completed
Spectrum awards: 1785 to 1805 MHz (Northern Ireland) Hold auction of 1785 to 1805 MHz ( Northern Ireland) Tim Cross Auction by end 2006/7: 1785-1805 MHz spectrum award Q4
Spectrum awards: 1790 to 1798 MHz (GB) and 2302 to 2310 MHz Decide policy towards 1790 to 1798 MHz and 2302 to 2310 MHz and, if appropriate, hold auction Tim Cross  
Spectrum awards: 2500 to 2690, 2010 to 2025 and 2290 to 2302 MHz Prepare for release of 2500 to 2690 and 2010 to 2025 MHz, including development of detailed proposals for technical parameters, packaging, auction design, licensing rights and obligations, and marketing. Consider options for 2290 to 2302 MHz Peter Bury 2500-2690, 2010-2025 and 2290-2302 MHz spectrum award consultation Q3 - published
Spectrum awards: 412 to 414 MHz paired with 422 to 424 MHz Hold auction of 412 to 414 MHz paired with 422 to 424 MHz Peter Bury Consultation on 412-414 MHz paired with 422-424 MHz Q1 - published
      Making of regulations in connection with the award of 412-414 MHz paired with 422-424 MHz Q2 - published
      Auction : 412 to 414 MHz paired with 422 to 424 MHz Q3 - completed
Spectrum awards: 872 to 921 MHz Hold auction of 872 to 921 MHz Peter Bury 872-921 MHz: Consultation document Q1 - published
      872-921 MHz: Statement - After 2006/7
      Auction by end 2006/7: 872-921 MHz spectrum award - After 2006/7
Spectrum Awards: generic issues Manage and review the awards programme as a whole to ensure efficient use of Ofcom and external resources, and to ensure that any synergies between the bands to be released are realised Tim Cross  
Spectrum information Develop our understanding of what drives the provision of information about spectrum to enable markets to function better Russell Kent-Smith Further consultation document on spectrum information - After 2006/7
Spectrum Pricing: broadcasting Develop policy on spectrum pricing for sound and television broadcasting Graham Louth Consultation on application of Administered Incentive Pricing (AIP) to Broadcast use of radio spectrum Q2 - published
      Future policy of spectrum pricing for broadcasting Q4 [Δ]
Spectrum Pricing: general policy Maintain and develop general policy towards spectrum pricing, including consideration of the scope for simplification and read-across to trading and liberalisation Graham Louth Fees Order consultation (Ships, Amateur and Citizen Band only) - Wireless Telegraphy Licence charges proposals Q1- published
      Fees order main consultation - Wireless Telegraphy Licence charges proposals Q2 - published
      Update on lifetime licensing availability for Amateur and Ships Q2 - published
      Fees Order statement Q4 - published
Spectrum Pricing: radars Develop and implement policy on spectrum pricing for radars Mike Goddard  
Spectrum Trading and Liberalisation: 2G/3G Develop Ofcom's policy on the application of trading and liberalisation policies to the mobile sector Graham Louth  
Spectrum Trading and Liberalisation: Business Radio Re-design the business radio licence classes to allow greater flexibility of use and greater scope for spectrum trading Paul Jarvis Business Radio licensing consultation Q2 - published
      Business Radio licensing statement Q4 - published
Spectrum Trading and Liberalisation: general policy Address issues of general policy towards spectrum trading and liberalisation Graham Louth  
Spectrum usage rights Develop an approach to spectrum usage rights that will allow flexible access to spectrum William Webb Consultation on Spectrum Usage Rights Q1 - published
      Statement on Spectrum Usage Rights - After 2006/7
Ultra wideband: completion of EU and national processes Facilitate the use of ultra wideband devices in the UK William Webb Statement on statutory instruments - After 2006/7

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