Regulation 2 Amendment of the Wireless Telegraphy (Recognised Spectrum Access Charges) Regulations 2007

In the Wireless Telegraphy (Recognised Spectrum Access Charges) Regulations 2007^f1 (the “Principal Regulations”), after regulation 7, insert the following regulation 8—

“Charges for grants in respect of Part 5 frequency bands

8.

In the case of a grant of recognised spectrum access in respect of the use of a frequency band specified in Part 5 of Schedule 1, the sum payable shall be the higher of—

(a)

£500; and

(b)

the sum calculated by—

(i)

in the case of a grant of recognised spectrum access in respect of the frequency band 1690–1710 MHz, multiplying the relevant sum in pounds sterling set out in Table 1 of Schedule 2 (as determined on the basis of the recognised interference level specified in that grant) by each whole MHz of radio frequency which is recognised in that grant;

(ii)

in the case of a grant of recognised spectrum access in respect of the frequency band 3600–4200 MHz, multiplying the relevant sum in pounds sterling set out in Table 2 of Schedule 2 (as determined on the basis of the recognised interference level specified in that grant) by each whole MHz of radio frequency which is recognised in that grant; and

(iii)

in the case of a grant of recognised spectrum access in respect of the use of the frequency band 7750–7850 MHz, multiplying the relevant sum in pounds sterling set out in Table 3 of Schedule 2 (as determined on the basis of the recognised interference level specified in that grant) by each whole MHz of radio frequency which is recognised in that grant.”

In the Schedule to the Principal Regulations, substitute “Regulations 4 to 8” for the reference to “Regulations 4 to 7”.

In the Schedule to the Principal Regulations, after “Part 4”, insert the following Part 5—

“Part 5

1690–1710MHz 3600–4200 MHz 7750–7850 MHz

”

After the Schedule to the Principal Regulations, insert the following Schedule 2—

“SCHEDULE 2

Regulation 8

Table 1

Frequency band 1690–1710 MHz

	Recognised Interference Level
	Less than –156 decibels per watt per MHz	–159 to –149 decibels per watt per MHz	–146 to –36 decibels per watt per MHz
Sum	£63	£37	£19

Table 2

Frequency band 3600–4200 MHz

	Recognised Interference Level
	Less than –161 decibels per watt per MHz	–161 to –158 decibels per watt per MHz	–159 to –148 decibels per watt per MHz	–149 to –139 decibels per watt per MHz
Sum	£20	£17	£9	£4

Table 3

Frequency band 7750–7850 MHz

	Recognised Interference Level
	Less than –156 decibels per watt per MHz	–156 to –145 decibels per watt per MHz	–146 to –136 decibels per watt per MHz
Sum	£46	£33	£23

”

Amend the Principal Regulations by substituting “Schedule 1” for all the references to “the Schedule”.

In the Schedule substitute “SCHEDULE 1” for “SCHEDULE”.