Future Plans for Radio Spectrum Released

DTI Press Release - 2 July 19988

The Radiocommunications Agency has released the 1998 Edition of the "Strategy Document for the future use of the Radio Spectrum in the UK".

This document provides updated thinking on how the radio spectrum, between 9 kHz and 105 GHz, will be managed into the 21st century and is designed as a living document. It takes account of several major developments; the passing of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1998, the establishment of the UK Spectrum Strategy Committee, the 1997 World Radio Conference. The document also discusses the outcome from a programme of demand studies.

Barbara Roche, Minister for Small Firms, Trade and Industry, says in the document Foreword:

"Radio contributes 1.8% of GDP and is creating 1000 new jobs a week, therefore a coherent and dynamic strategy towards managing the radio spectrum is virtually important. Our policies are intended to ensure that these figures can continue to grow in the future.

"This fourth edition of the strategy document follows on from recent important issues facing users such as the introduction of UMTS, digital broadcasting and spectrum pricing. The document continues the ongoing dialogue with users. I hope you will read it and wish to comment on it".

Notes for Editors

1. The Radiocommunications Agency, an Executive Agency of the Department of Trade and Industry, manages most of the radio spectrum available for civilian purposes in the UK. Agency publications including the UK Spectrum Strategy are available from:-

The Information and Library Service
New King's Beam House
22 Upper Ground
London
SE1 9SA

Fax: 020 7211 0507

Internet Site: www.radio.gov.uk

Most Agency publications, including the UK Spectrum Strategy, are available on a single copy basis free of charge. The 1998 Edition of the UK Spectrum Strategy has the full title "Strategy Document for the future use of the Radio Spectrum in the UK".

2. The UK Spectrum Strategy document contains almost two-hundred pages of detailed tables covering the whole spectrum from 9 kHz to 105 GHz by sector and by radio frequency. These set out issues and strategies relevant to particular frequency ranges and include Spectrum Management Objectives for each sector.

3. An increasing selection of publications are available on the Agency Internet Site. The 1998 Edition of the UK Spectrum Strategy is now available.

4. For further information about radio matters contact the Agency's Switchboard/Telephone Enquiry Point Service on 020 7211 0211. The Enquiry Point Service is available from 08.30 a.m. until 5.30 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) and there is also a 24 hour "tone pad" document retrieval service available on the same number, 020 7211 0211.

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