Wireless Telegraphy Act Licence Fees

RA Press release -  17 May 2000

The Radiocommunications Agency today announces publication in the London, Edinburgh and Belfast Gazettes and the Channel Islands and Isle of Man newspapers proposals to introduce new licence fees levels in the following sectors from 19 July 2000:-

• Aeronautical
• Citizens' Band
• Fixed Links
• Maritime
• Private Business Radio
• Public Mobile Operator
• Technology and Development

New licence classes are also proposed in the following sectors from 19 July 2000:-

• Maritime
• Private Business Radio
• Technology and Development

Detailed information on these changes which implement the next stage of Spectrum Pricing can be found on our website at www.radio.gov.uk/document/licence/2000/index.htm, via email or by writing to:

Radiocommunications Agency
Licensing Policy Unit
Wyndham House
189 Marsh Wall
London
E14 9SX

Fax: 020 7211 0523

Email: spectrumpricing@ra.gsi.gov.uk

Any representations about the fees proposals must be made to the above address within 28 days of the date of this notice.

Notes for Editors

1. The Wireless Telegraphy Act 1998 enabled licence fees to be set to reflect spectrum management factors in place of the administrative cost of issuing a licence.
2. These proposals reflect the third annual stage of spectrum pricing implementation. Many small businesses in the sectors listed who do not use much radio spectrum will benefit from decreases in fees. Users of exclusive channels and those in congested areas may expect to pay more.

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