Ofcom publishes Spectrum Framework Review conclusions

Ofcom published the conclusions of its Spectrum Framework Review on 28 June. The report sets out Ofcom’s approach to the future management of radio spectrum in the UK.

The Spectrum Framework Review set out four key recommendations to achieve Ofcom’s duties and aims, and Ofcom now says that it will, over time, apply this market-led approach to more than 70% of the radio spectrum. However, the report also states that Ofcom will maintain existing regulatory controls:

where signals cross international boundaries;

where international mobility is critical, for example in aviation and maritime; and

where the UK has agreed to harmonise spectrum use in line with important multinational accords.

Ofcom will continue to monitor and act against interference between spectrum users. It will introduce trading and liberalisation in a phased way, intervening where necessary to make sure that these initiatives do not result in excessive harmful interference for other users.

Source: GB2RS News - Courtesy of the RSGB

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