Business Update - December 2020

In this issue:

Applications received for Managed Spectrum Park licences
Radiocommuncations Regulations (General User Radio Licence for Short Range Devices) Notice 2020 is in force.
Re-planning the 1710–2300 MHz Band – Decisions
Sale of licences in FM sound broadcasting Auction 22
RSM will no longer accept cheque payments

Applications received for Managed Spectrum Park licences

Applications have been received for radio spectrum licences in the 2.5/2.6 GHz Managed Spectrum Park 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.

Applications have been received by the Crown Spectrum Asset Manager from:

Primowireless Limited, for licences with coverage in parts of the South Taranaki District territorial local authority (TLA) area.
Compass Communications Limited, for licences with coverage in parts of the Auckland City territorial local authority (TLA) area

Radiocommuncations Regulations (General User Radio Licence for Short Range Devices) Notice 2020 is in force.

The General user radio licence for short range devices (GURL-SRD) notice has been updated. The notice includes the following amendments:

A new provision to permit the use of the frequency range 0.1485 – 30 MHz for wireless power transfer systems and induction loop systems used to detect foreign objects.
A new provision to permit the use of the frequency range 1785 – 1805 MHz for wireless microphone, in-ear monitors, or wireless audio transmitters.
A change to implement WRC-19 Resolution 229 regarding the 5150 – 5350 MHz band to permit wireless LAN outdoor use and a power level up to 0 dBW.
A new provision to permit the use of the frequency range 13.553 – 13.567 MHz for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) transmitters.

Read the GURL-SRD Notice 2020

Re-planning the 1710–2300 MHz Band – Decisions

Twenty-eight submissions were received on the 1710-2300 MHz discussion document released in March this year from telecommunication, space, programme making and special events (PMSE) industries, and government agencies. After reviewing the submissions, RSM has determined the policy and technical requirements for the future band plan. The decisions will take effect from 1 April 2021, once the existing management rights expire.

Sale of licences in FM sound broadcasting Auction 22

After recent expressions of Interest, Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) has announced the results of the sale of four FM sound broadcasting spectrum licences that took place in Auction 22.

Find out the results of Auction 22

RSM will no longer accept cheque payments

As most banks have stopped accepting cheque payments, RSM will no longer accept cheque payments from 28 February 2021.