Ofcom are implementing changes to licence exemption regulations for short range devices
Hot on the heels of their spectrum management strategy today Ofcom published their proposals to make new licence-exemption regulations to implement policy decisions regarding the use of short range devices (SRDs).
Examples of SRDs include smart meters, wifi routers and internet of things (IOT) devices.
The proposed regulations would make the following changes:
- expand the amount of spectrum available for Wi-Fi in the 6 GHz band and update technical requirements for wifi routers;
- implement the European Commission decision to harmonise the 874 to 876 and 915 to 921 MHz spectrum bands for SRDs.
Ofcom are also consulting on proposals to:
- make changes to the 870 to 874.4 MHz band to make it more usable by data networks; and
- move from a licence-exempt to a licensed approach for higher power wideband transmission – such as for wireless broadband – in the 57 to 71 GHz band.
Submitting comments
The main document is 59 pages long, there are three questions within the consultation response document and the deadline to respond is 29 January 2021. techUK will engage members regarding our response. If you would like to get involved please contact Jo O'Riordan.
Jaynesh Patel
Jaynesh Patel
Jaynesh Patel is Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, leading the Communications Infrastructure and Services Programme at techUK and overseeing the UK Spectrum Policy Forum.
Jaynesh has extensive experience in the sector, having worked for CityFibre (a full fibre broadband company) and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) on digital infrastructure policy. Most recently Jaynesh led on policy and public affairs in the UK and Ireland for ChargePoint (an EV charging network).
Prior to this Jaynesh worked in the Cabinet Office for more than five years, including over two years at the Government Digital Service (GDS) supporting the digital transformation of UK Government.
Jaynesh has a BSc (Hons) in Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE).
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Josh Turpin
Josh Turpin
Josh joined techUK as a Programme Manager for Telecoms and Net Zero in August 2024.
In this role, working jointly across the techUK Telecoms and Climate Programmes, Josh is responsible for leading on telecoms infrastructure deployment and uptake and supporting innovation opportunities, as well as looking at how the tech sector can be further utilised in the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.
Prior to joining techUK, Josh’s background was in public affairs and communications, working for organisations across a diverse portfolio of sectors including defence, telecoms and infrastructure; aiding clients through stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, media outreach as well as secretariat duties.
Outside of work, Josh has a keen interest in music, painting and sailing.
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Matthew Wild
Matthew Wild
Matthew joined techUK in August 2023 as a Programme Assistant.
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Tales Gaspar
Tales Gaspar
Tales has a background in law and economics, with previous experience in the regulation of new technologies and infrastructure.
In the UK and Europe, he offered consultancy on intellectual property rights of cellular and IoT technologies and on the regulatory procedures at the ITU as a Global Fellow at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI).
Tales has an LL.M in Law and Business by the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) and an MSc in Regulation at the London School of Economics, with a specialization in Government and Law.
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