Business Update - February 2021

In this issue:

Radiocommunications (Compliance) Notice 2020
Update to Managed Spectrum Park Applications in Notice 65

Radiocommunications (Compliance) Notice 2020

The Radiocommunications (Compliance) Notice has recently been updated. The Radiocommunications (Compliance) Notice 2013 No 2 has now been revoked and replaced with the Radiocommunications (Compliance) Notice 2020. The notice came into effect on the 18th of December 2020 and includes the following amendments:

If it is not possible to apply a compliance label to the surface of a device because of the size or physical nature of the device, the compliance label must be applied to:
• the external surface of the packaging used for the device; and
• the documentation (including any warranty or guarantee certificates) that accompanies the device when it is supplied to the user.

Update to Managed Spectrum Park Applications in Notice 65

Applications have been received for radio spectrum licences in the 2.5/2.6 GHz Managed Spectrum Park (MSP) band. Potential uses for this spectrum include wireless broadband services.

Since November 2010, parties interested in utilising this spectrum have been able to apply for access on a first-come, first-served basis, but with sharing processes required to be negotiated by applicants.

RSM has placed a hold on the application process for licences competing with the Compass Communications Managed Spectrum Park licences covering parts of the Auckland City territorial local authority (TLA) area. This is due to pending changes to licences that will affect Park occupancy in this area. We will provide an update to this notice in our next Business Update.

There were no competing applications received for the Primowireless Limited application for licences with coverage in parts of the South Taranaki District TLA area. These licences will be granted to Primowireless Limited.