Electronic and Postal Communications (Radio communications and Frequency
Spectrum)
G.N. No. 424 (contd)
spectrum into frequency bands for the purpose of
regulating radio communications and specify the
general purpose or purposes for which each other band
may be used;
“station” means a transmitter, receiver, a combination of
transmitters and receivers or any accessory thereto
which is used or intended to be used for radiocommunication;
“user” means any person or body of persons who uses or
operates radio communication services.
PART II
GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR GRANTING RADIO SPECTRUM
Permission
to use
spectrum
and operate
station
4.-(1) The spectrum may be assigned for mobile or
fixed wireless access, networks, private business radio, fixed
links and broadcasting stations depending on availability of
spectrum.
(2) Notwithstanding sub regulation (1), no person shall
use any portion of radio frequency spectrum or channel to
establish or operate any network or shall possess, establish,
install or use any station in any place or on board any local
vessel or aircraft or in any vehicle, unless he has a valid licence
granted by the Authority.
(3) For the interest of equity, two or more companies
or corporations operating in a joint venture shall not apply for
spectrum from a single band planned for public wireless access
network use.
(4) Spectrum assigned to a licensee shall not be leased
or transferred to a third party.
(5) For the purposes of economic efficient, spectrum
planned for Wireless Access Network shall be allocated to
public networks.
Station
and
network
elements
5.-(1) A licensee assigned spectrum by the Authority
shall be required to keep up-to-date records of radio
communications equipment and corresponding network
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