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public-consultation:start [2021/11/08 02:50] – [Nigeria] Added CITAD's and APC's Submission to the Nigerian Communications Commission on 3.5GHz Auction carlospublic-consultation:start [2024/01/19 13:04] (current) – [Canada] added local copy steve
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 ====== Contributions to Public Consultations ====== ====== Contributions to Public Consultations ======
 +^  [[country-profiles:start|Country Profiles]]  ^  *  ^  [[good-practice:start|Good Practice]]  ^ *  ^  [[public-consultation:start|National Consultations]]  ^  *  ^  [[international-organisations:start|International Orgs]]  ^  *  ^  [[other:start|Other]]  ^
  
 Below there is a compendium of contributions related to community networks. from civil society organizations to different calls from different public bodies around the world for public comments.  Below there is a compendium of contributions related to community networks. from civil society organizations to different calls from different public bodies around the world for public comments. 
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   * [[https://www.apc.org/sites/default/files/ISOC_APC_ISED_Submission_on_TVWS-1_2018-02-15_1.pdf | Internet Society (ISOC) and Association for Progressive Communications (APC)Response to Innovation, Science and Economic Development’s (ISED)Consultation on the Technical and Policy Framework for White Space Devices, SMSE-018-17]]. 15 February 2018. {{ :public-consultation:isoc_apc_ised_submission_on_tvws-1_2018-02-15.pdf | Download Contribution }}.    * [[https://www.apc.org/sites/default/files/ISOC_APC_ISED_Submission_on_TVWS-1_2018-02-15_1.pdf | Internet Society (ISOC) and Association for Progressive Communications (APC)Response to Innovation, Science and Economic Development’s (ISED)Consultation on the Technical and Policy Framework for White Space Devices, SMSE-018-17]]. 15 February 2018. {{ :public-consultation:isoc_apc_ised_submission_on_tvws-1_2018-02-15.pdf | Download Contribution }}. 
 +  * Joint Mozilla / Internet Society (ISOC) [[https://policy.communitynetworks.group/public-consultation/|submission]] to Canadian spectrum regulator on their [[https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf11717.html|Consultation on New Access Licensing Framework, Changes to Subordinate Licensing and White Space to Support Rural and Remote Deployment]]. 26 October 2021 {{ :public-consultation:2021-10-26_submission-mozilla-isoc-spectrum_final.pdf | Download local copy}}. 
 +  * Joint submission by Mozilla, Internet Society, and Connect Humanity to a [[https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/spectrum-management-telecommunications/en/learn-more/key-documents/consultations/consultation-non-competitive-local-licensing-framework-including-spectrum-3900-3980-mhz-band-and#s5 | consultation]] by Canada Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED) on a “Non-Competitive Local Licensing Framework, Including Spectrum in the 3900-3980 MHz Band and Portions of the 26, 28 and 38 GHz Bands”. 14 November 2022.  Submission [[https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/spectrum-management-telecommunications/en/learn-more/key-documents/reply-comments-received-consultation-non-competitive-local-licensing-framework-spb-003-22 | available online]]. {{ :public-consultation:spb-003-22_-_internet_society_indigenous_connectivity_institute_and_mozilla_corporation_reply_comments.pdf |Local copy.}}
 ===== Colombia ===== ===== Colombia =====
  
 +  * Colnodo, with support from Rhizomatica, submitted comments on the Public Consultation for the 900 MHz band. November 2021 {{ :public-consultation:respuesta_consulta_publica_banda_de_900_mhz.pdf | Download Contribution (Spanish)}}.
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   * Colnodo, with support from APC and Rhizomatica, submitted comments on the draft 2020-2024 spectrum policy in Colombia [[https://www.apc.org/es/node/36560 | Spanish]] [[https://www.apc.org/en/node/36561/ | English]] . July 2020. {{ :public-consultation:comentarios_politica_de_espectro_colombia_final.pdf | Download Contribution}}.    * Colnodo, with support from APC and Rhizomatica, submitted comments on the draft 2020-2024 spectrum policy in Colombia [[https://www.apc.org/es/node/36560 | Spanish]] [[https://www.apc.org/en/node/36561/ | English]] . July 2020. {{ :public-consultation:comentarios_politica_de_espectro_colombia_final.pdf | Download Contribution}}. 
  
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   * In a landmark process for community networks in the region, in May 2021 the Communication Authority of Kenya, held a Public Consultation requesting comments to the "Licensing and Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks". {{ :public-consultation:licensing-and-shared-spectrum-framework-for-community-networks-may-2021.docx.pdf | Download Framework }}   * In a landmark process for community networks in the region, in May 2021 the Communication Authority of Kenya, held a Public Consultation requesting comments to the "Licensing and Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks". {{ :public-consultation:licensing-and-shared-spectrum-framework-for-community-networks-may-2021.docx.pdf | Download Framework }}
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 +  * In January 2022, CIS and Mozilla [[https://www.trai.gov.in/sites/default/files/CIS_Mozilla_11012022.pdf | submitted a response]] to the TRAI [[https://www.trai.gov.in/sites/default/files/CP_30112021.pdf | consultation]] on a planned auction of 3.5GHz spectrum. Local {{ :public-consultation:cis_mozilla_11012022.pdf | copy}} of submission.
  
 ===== Mexico ===== ===== Mexico =====
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 ===== Nigeria ===== ===== Nigeria =====
  
-  * CITAD's and APC's Submission to the Nigerian Communications Commission on 3.5GHz Auction. {{ :ncc-35ghz-auction-clean-final.pdf | Download Contribution }}.+  * CITAD's and APC's Submission to the Nigerian Communications Commission on 3.5GHz Auction. October 2021. {{ :public-consultation:ncc-35ghz-auction-clean-final.pdf | Download Contribution }}. 
 +  * APC's Submission to the Nigerian Communications Commission on the second 3.5GHz Auction. November 2022. {{ :public-consultation:response_to_nigeria_consultation_on_3.5ghz_auction-2022.pdf | Download Contribution }}.
  
 ===== Philippines ===== ===== Philippines =====
-  * A new Open Data Transmission Bill is being discussed by the Senate ((http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lisdata/3129628193!.pdf)). {{ :public-consultation:apc_letter_to_phil_senate_st_committee_on_open_access.pdf | APC submitted a letter to senators in support of the Bill}}.+  * A new Open Data Transmission Bill is being discussed by the Senate ((http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lisdata/3129628193!.pdf)). August 2021. {{ :public-consultation:apc_letter_to_phil_senate_st_committee_on_open_access.pdf | APC submitted a letter to senators in support of the Bill}}.
  
 ===== South Africa ===== ===== South Africa =====
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   * [[https://www.apc.org/en/pubs/comments-respect-provisioning-mobile-broadband-wireless-open-access-services-urban-and-rural |  Zenzeleni Networks and APC comments in respect of the Provisioning of Mobile Broadband Wireless Open Access Services for Urban and Rural Areas Using the Complementary Bands, IMT700, IMT800, IMT2300, IMT2600 and IMT3500]]. January 2020. {{ :public-consultation:response_zenzeleni_apc_public_notice_597_january_2020.pdf | Download Contribution }}.   * [[https://www.apc.org/en/pubs/comments-respect-provisioning-mobile-broadband-wireless-open-access-services-urban-and-rural |  Zenzeleni Networks and APC comments in respect of the Provisioning of Mobile Broadband Wireless Open Access Services for Urban and Rural Areas Using the Complementary Bands, IMT700, IMT800, IMT2300, IMT2600 and IMT3500]]. January 2020. {{ :public-consultation:response_zenzeleni_apc_public_notice_597_january_2020.pdf | Download Contribution }}.
  
-  * APC's Response to Electronic Communications Act (36/2005): Notice regarding Information Memorandum on Licensing of Spectrum in the IMT700, IMT800, IMT2600 and IMT3500 Bands. {{ :response_to_icasa_ita_for_imt_spectrum.pdf | Download Contribution }}.+  * APC's Response to [[https://www.icasa.org.za/legislation-and-regulations/a-notice-regarding-the-information-memorandum-to-advise-the-public-on-the-process-that-it-intends-to-follow-and-consultation-in-respect-of-the-licensing-of-international-mobile-telecommunications|Electronic Communications Act (36/2005): Notice regarding Information Memorandum on Licensing of Spectrum in the IMT700, IMT800, IMT2600 and IMT3500 Bands]]October 2021. [[https://www.icasa.org.za/uploads/files/APC-Submission-on-the-Information-Memorandum-on-Licensing-of-Spectrum-in-the-IMT700-IMT800-IMT2600-and-IMT3500-Bands.pdf|Online]] {{ :public-consultation:response_to_icasa_ita_for_imt_spectrum.pdf | Download Contribution }}.
  
 +  * Multistakeholder Response to the Second Information Memorandum on the Licensing Process for International Mobile Telecommunications in Respect of the Provision of Mobile Broadband Wireless Access Services for Urban and Rural Areas Using the Complementary Bands,IMT700, IMT800, IMT2600 And IMT3500, for Public Consultation. November 2021. {{ :public-consultation:response_to_second_im_from_icasa_on_ita.pdf | Download Contribution }}.
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 +  * Multistakeholder Response to the [[https://www.icasa.org.za/news/2022/icasa-initiates-the-second-phase-of-the-imt-spectrum-licensing-process | Information Memorandum]] Regarding ICASA’s Intentions to Initiate the Second Phase of the Licensing Process and to make available Radio Frequency Spectrum to Prospective Licensees to Provide Mobile Broadband Wireless Access Services in the Low and Mid Radio Frequency Bands. September 2022. {{ :public-consultation:icasa_second_phase_licensing_sept2022-comments-apc-mozilla-uwc-zenzeleni.pdf | Download submission}}
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 +  * Multistakeholder response to the Consultation on a [[https://www.gov.za/documents/communications-and-digital-technologies-next-generation-radio-frequency-spectrum-policy|Next Generation Radio Frequency Spectrum Policy for Economic Development]]. October 2022.  {{ :public-consultation:submission_south_africa_next_generation_spectrum_policy.pdf | Download submission}} 
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 +  * Invitation to provide written comments on [[https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/202306/48841gon3567.pdf | Proposed Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2022]], 23 June 2023.  Final submission made on 31 August 2023 by APC, Mozilla, University of the Western Cape, and Zenzeleni Networks. {{ :public-consultation:response_ec_amendmentbill_31aug2023-2.pdf | Download submission}}
 ===== Tanzania ===== ===== Tanzania =====
   * {{ :public-consultation:public_consultation_2021.docx | Tanzania Community Networks Alliance comments to the amendments proposed to the License Regulations 2018}}. August 2021.      * {{ :public-consultation:public_consultation_2021.docx | Tanzania Community Networks Alliance comments to the amendments proposed to the License Regulations 2018}}. August 2021.   
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 ===== Uganda ===== ===== Uganda =====
  
-  * [[https://www.apc.org/en/pubs/comments-proposed-review-licensing-framework-telecommunications-sector-uganda | Joint submission from APC, Rhizomatica, Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA), the AfChix Uganda chapter, BOSCO Uganda and the Internet Society to the Proposed review of the Licensing Framework for the telecommunications sector in Uganda]]. April 2019. {{ :public-consultation:comments_on_the_proposed_review_of_the_licensing_framework_for_the_telecommunications_sector_in_uganda_april_2019.pdf | Download Contribution }}.  +  * Joint submission from APC, Rhizomatica, Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA), the AfChix Uganda chapter, BOSCO Uganda and the Internet Society to the [[https://www.apc.org/en/pubs/comments-proposed-review-licensing-framework-telecommunications-sector-uganda | Proposed review of the Licensing Framework for the telecommunications sector in Uganda]]. April 2019. {{ :public-consultation:comments_on_the_proposed_review_of_the_licensing_framework_for_the_telecommunications_sector_in_uganda_april_2019.pdf | Download Contribution }}.   
 +  * Joint submission by [[https://boscouganda.com/|BOSCO]], [[https://renu.ac.ug/|RENU]], and [[https://apc.org|APC]] to Consultation on Uganda Communications Commission Guidelines for the Utilisation of the 5GHz Band for Wireless Access Networks in Uganda. February 2022. {{ public-consultation:apc-bosco-renu_response_to_ucc_consultation_on_5ghz-fina.pdf | Download Contribution}} 
 +  * Joint submission by [[https://boscouganda.com/|BOSCO]] and [[https://apc.org|APC]] to Consultation on a Uganda National Broadband Baseline Survey & Infrastructure Blueprint. February 2022. {{ :public-consultation:uganda_national_broadband_baseline_survey_infrastructure_blueprint_bosco_uganda_apc.pdf | Download Contribution.}} 
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 ===== Zimbabwe ===== ===== Zimbabwe =====