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RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS AGENCY. Presentation to OFTEL Stakeholders Group Implementation timetable for EU Directives affecting radio spectrum measures. FOLLOWING MEASURES ARE REQUIRED TO BE OPERATIVE ON 25 JULY. UK plan for frequency authorisation Limitations on authorised spectrum use
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RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS AGENCY Presentation to OFTEL Stakeholders GroupImplementation timetable for EU Directives affecting radio spectrum measures
FOLLOWING MEASURES ARE REQUIRED TO BE OPERATIVE ON 25 JULY • UK plan for frequency authorisation • Limitations on authorised spectrum use • Non duplication of terms in WT licences • Exemption from need for WT licence • Variation and revocation of WT licences (procedural changes)
FOLLOWING MEASURES ARE REQUIRED TO BE OPERATIVE ON 25 JULY • Contraventions of conditions of use and prosecutions (procedural changes) • Appeals on proceedings for an offence • Definition of undue interference • Spectrum affected by general clauses on disputes and appeals
CONSULTATIONS TO BE UNDERTAKEN BEFORE JULY • Conditions for limitations on authorised spectrum use where the number of licences is constrained • affects existing licence classes open for business (e.g. fixed links, some private business radio) • affects new competitions as they arise (i.e. terms published in information memorandum) • Will demonstrate Frequency Authorisation Plan alongside limitations • Current consultation on disputes
MEASURES THAT WILL AWAIT TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS TO OFCOM • General functions of OFCOM on Spectrum • Duties of OFCOM on spectrum • Procedure for directions (by SoS) • Reservation of spectrum for tv multiplex
MEASURES THAT WILL AWAIT TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS TO OFCOM • RSAs and trading provisions • Crown use of spectrum • Information requirements • Definition of Wireless Telegraphy (extends frequency limits)