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Awards programme timetable
This page provides a summary of the next steps and timing for each band in the award programme. It is an update of the information provided in the SFRI:IP Interim Statement (Published 28|07|05). It is Ofcom's best estimate as at 09|02|07 and may be updated from time to time. Timings are subject to analysis of consultation responses and, where relevant, developments in international regulatory fora.
| Bands | Key Next Steps & Timing |
|---|---|
| 410-415 MHz/420-425 MHz | Award completed in October 2006 |
| 55-68 MHz | Statement published in January 2007 inviting further comments from stakeholders on interest in using the frequencies |
| 872-876 MHz/917-921 MHz | Statement and consultation on draft regulations for an award – by the end of 2006/07, possible award in 2007 |
| 470-854 MHz Digital Dividend |
Consultation closes on 20 March 2007 Statement and second consultation – July 2007 |
| 872-876 MHz/917-921 MHz | Update on award proposals (discussion document) – by the end of 2006/07 Possible award in 2007/08 |
| 1452 -1492 MHz (L Band) | Update on award proposals (discussion document) – by the end of 2006/07 Possible award in 2007/08 subject to international work in the EU’s RSC and CEPT |
| 1781.7-1785 MHz/1876.7-1880 MHz (GSM/ DECT guard bands) | Award completed in May 2006 |
| 1785 – 1805 MHz (NI) | Information Memorandum published in December 2006 Regulations to be made by the end of 2006/07 Award in Q1 2007/08 in coordination with ComReg |
| 1790-1798 MHz (GB) | Possible consultation on the feasibility of an award in 2007/08 |
| 2010-2025 MHz (with 2500-2690 MHz) |
Consultation on detailed proposals for an award closes on 9 March 2007 Participation in international work in the EU’s RSC and CEPT Possible award in 2007/08 |
| 2290-2302 MHz | Consultation on detailed proposals for an award closes on 9 March 2007 Possible award in 2007/08 |
| 2302 – 2310 MHz | Possible consultation on the feasibility of an award in 2007/08 |
| 2500-2690 MHz (with 2010-2025 MHz) |
Consultation on detailed proposals for an award closes on 9 March 2007 Participation in international work in the EU’s RSC and CEPT Possible award in 2007/08 |
| 3.6 – 4.2 GHz | Further work exploring the scope for further terrestrial services to share the band with satellite services |
| 10 GHz, 28 GHz, 32 GHz and 40 GHz | Consultation on updated proposals closed on 8 February 2007 Statement, Information Memorandum and consultation on draft regulations for an award –by the end of the first quarter 2007/08 Possible awards during 2007/08 |
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