The Wireless Telegraphy (Recognised Spectrum Access Charges) Regulations 2007

Citation, commencement and extent

1.—(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Wireless Telegraphy (Recognised Spectrum Access Charges) Regulations 2007 and shall come into force on 8th March 2007.

(2) These Regulations shall not extend to the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.

Interpretation

2.  In these Regulations—

(a) “A” means the relevant restricted area specified in square kilometres;

(b) “authorised user” means a person whose use of a wireless telegraphy station or wireless telegraphy apparatus is in accordance with, or provision made under, the Act;

(c) “GHz” means gigahertz;

(d) “MHz” means megahertz;

(e) “N” means, in respect of a frequency band specified in Part 1 or Part 2 of the Schedule, the difference between the highest and lowest frequencies expressed in megahertz, specified for that band; and

(f) “relevant restricted area” means the area within a circle whose centre and radius are specified in the grant of recognised spectrum access.

Time of Payment

3.  There shall be paid to OFCOM—

(a) on the making of a grant of recognised spectrum access; and

(b) on the last day of each period of twelve months following the grant while the grant remains in force,

the sum specified in these Regulations.

Charges for grants in respect of Part 1 frequency bands

4.—(1) In the case of a grant of recognised spectrum access in respect of the use of the frequency bands specified in Part 1 of the Schedule, which specifies a condition that refers to the maximum level of interference which is compatible with that use, arising from there being no other authorised users in the relevant restricted area, the sum shall be the higher of—

(a) £500; and

(b) £0.51NA.

(2) In the case of a grant of recognised spectrum access in respect of the use of the frequency bands specified in Part 1 of the Schedule, which specifies a condition that refers to the maximum level of interference which is compatible with that use, arising from there being a limited number of other authorised users in the relevant restricted area, the sum shall be the higher of—

(a) £500; and

(b) £0.0255NA.

Charges for grants in respect of Part 2 frequency bands

5.  In the case of a grant of recognised spectrum access in respect of the use of the frequency bands specified in Part 2 of the Schedule, which specifies a condition that refers to the maximum level of interference which is compatible with that use, arising from there being no other authorised users in the relevant restricted area, the sum shall be the higher of—

(a) £500; and

(b) £1.65NA.

Charges for grants in respect of Part 3 frequency band

6.  In the case of a grant of recognised spectrum access in respect of the use of the frequency band specified in Part 3 of the Schedule the sum shall be £22,500.

Charges for grants in respect of Part 4 frequency bands

7.  In the case of a grant of recognised spectrum access in respect of the use of the frequency bands specified in Part 4 of the Schedule the sum shall be £500.

Ed Richards

Chief Executive of the Office of Communications

For and by the authority of the Office of Communications

14th February 2007