Business Update - December 2021

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In this issue

Are your contact details up to date on the Register of Radio Frequencies RRF?
Register of Radio Frequencies 2021 wrap up
Consulting on the Draft Five-Year Spectrum Outlook 2022-2026
Update to PIB 59 Spectrum Licence Policy Rules for Crown Management Rights

Are you contact details up to date on the Register of Radio Frequencies (RRF)?

RSM uses the contact details stored on the RRF to notify you about any matters related to the licences or management rights you hold.

You can check and update your contact detail by logging on to the RRF.

Remember that, according to the Radiocommunications Act 1989 (24D), if a rightholder, manager, or holder of a radio licence changes that person's name or address, that person must, within 1 month after the change, update the details.

Register of Radio Frequencies 2021 wrap up

Upgrading the Register of Radio Frequencies

Our project team has been working hard this year to research, design, and start building the new Register of Radio Frequencies (RRF) system.

The existing system SMART is reaching the end of its life. The new RRF will look different but it will have the same functionality as SMART, as well as some new features like integration with geographical maps, compatibility with desktops, tablets, and mobile devices, as well as single sign on.

The existing data from the SMART application will be migrated to the new system before go-live, so you won’t lose any important data. SMART will also remain fully operational and supported until the new system is in place.

What we’ve been up to this year

We’ve been working towards laying strong foundation for the RRF project so that in the New Year we can continue to build the replacement register. You’ll be pleased to know we have ensured a fully functional back button! We have also been maintaining the old SMART system.

What to expect in 2022

The rubber will hit the road for the RRF project team as we target 2022 for turning on the new system.

In the New Year external working group will be called on to provide specialist information and advice that will inform the delivery of the new RRF system.

In the meantime, we recommend that you check your contact details, including all email addresses are correct and up to date. This will help us to keep you in the loop with project updates.

If you would like to know more about the new Register of Radio Frequencies (RRF) system, you can contact the team at: RRF@mbie.govt.nz.

Consulting on the Draft Five-Year Spectrum Outlook 2022-2026

RSM has today released the Draft Five-Year Spectrum Outlook 2022-2026 (the Draft Outlook) for public consultation.

This document sets out RSM’s thoughts on the main technology and spectrum management trends over the next five years and the implications for spectrum management in Aotearoa New Zealand.

It also highlights work programme priorities and indicates that the top two priorities are:

enabling the nationwide roll-out of 5G services,
and working towards an enduring agreement between Māori and the Crown on spectrum interests.

Have your say

Please have your say on the Draft Outlook. In particular, we are seeking feedback on whether this document has:

Identified the range of technological advancements and probable new demands relevant to New Zealand
Prioritised the right issues that we will need to actively manage through our work programme (to the extent this is possible to predict now)
Please also get in touch if this document has missed any matters that should be covered

Following review of this feedback, a final Outlook will be published.

Please see our for the Draft Five-Year Spectrum Outlook 2022-2026 and for details on how to provide feedback

Update to PIB 59 Spectrum Licence Policy Rules for Crown Management Rights

The latest edition of Public Information Brochure PIB 59 has been published. The URL for the gazetted General User Licence for Low Power FM Broadcasting has been added. We have also updated the section describing allocation of commercial sound broadcasting licences to clarify the application process and the minimum pricing of licences applied for that do not attract additional interest when advertised on our web site.

PIB 59 Spectrum Licence Policy Rules for Crown Management Rights