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MULTI MEDIA
ACCESS
AUCTION OF
28GHz
BROADBAND FIXED
WIRELESS ACCESS SPECTRUM LICENCES
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM
Volume 1 Including
Appendices A-G
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Important Notice
This Information Memorandum
("Memorandum") has been prepared on behalf of the Secretary of State for Trade
and Industry (the "Secretary of State") by the Radiocommunications Agency ("the
Agency") in connection with the proposed sale of WT Act Licences in the 28GHz
band by auction, to establish, install and use radio systems for the purpose
of delivering Broadband Fixed Wireless Access (BFWA) services to end users.
Terms and expressions used in this Important Notice are as defined in Appendix
D of this Memorandum. This Memorandum is for information purposes only. It is
made available on the express understanding that it will be used for the sole
purpose of assisting the Recipient in deciding whether he wishes to proceed
with a further investigation of possible participation in the Auction.
This Memorandum is not intended
to form any part of the basis of any investment decision or other evaluation
or any decision to participate in the Auction and should not be considered as
a recommendation by the Secretary of State or the Secretary of State's other
advisers to any Recipient of this Memorandum to participate in the Auction.
Each Recipient must make his own independent assessment of the potential value
of a BFWA licence after making such investigation as he may deem necessary in
order to determine whether to participate in the Auction. All information contained
in this Memorandum is subject to updating and amendment.
While the information contained
in this Memorandum is believed to be accurate as at the time of printing, it
has not been independently verified by the Radiocommunications Agency and neither
the Secretary of State, nor any of the Secretary of State's advisers or any
of their respective directors, partners, officers or employees make any representation
or warranty (express or implied) nor accept nor will accept any responsibility
or liability as to, or in relation to, the accuracy or completeness of the information
contained in this Memorandum or any other written or oral information made available
to any interested party or its advisers and any liability in respect of any
such information or any inaccuracy in this Memorandum, or omission from this
Memorandum, is expressly disclaimed. In particular, but without prejudice to
the generality of the foregoing, no representation or warranty is given as to
the achievement or reasonableness of any future projections, estimates, prospects
or returns contained in this Memorandum.
This Memorandum does not
constitute an offer or invitation to participate in the Auction, nor does it
constitute the basis of any contract which may be concluded in relation to the
Auction or in respect of any award of BFWA licences.
Recipients are not to construe
the content of this Memorandum, or any other communication by or on behalf of
the Secretary of State, or any of his other advisers, as financial, legal, tax
or other advice. Accordingly, each Recipient should consult his own professional
advisers as to financial, legal, tax and other matters concerning any potential
participation in the Auction or any award of BFWA licences.
Following the issue of this
Memorandum, the Secretary of State may publish further information and guidance.
All requests for information will be handled in line with 'The Code of Practice
on Access to Government Information', and the Secretary of State may publish
(including on the Internet), in whole or in part, questions received from Recipients
and the answers provided unless confidentiality has been requested. The identity
of those asking the questions will not be published without the questioner's
permission.
Recipients are encouraged
to register their e-mail address with the Agency so as to receive notifications
of the publication of further information automatically, but it remains their
responsibility to check the Agency website for updates. Registration of address
should be made by e-mail to: jacqui.omahoney@ra.gsi.gov.uk
The Agency's principal website
may be found at www.radio.gov.uk. From shortly before the commencement of the
Auction, the Auction website at www.spectrumauctions.gov.uk
will carry the detailed information and reports for each Region and Licence
to be auctioned and there will be links between both sites.
Contents
| 2. |
The
Licences |
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| 2.1 |
Introduction |
| 2.1.1 |
Number of WT Act Licences |
| 2.1.2 |
Licensing of BFWA Operators |
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| 2.2 |
Wireless
Telegraphy (WT) Act Licences |
| 2.2.1 |
Summary of terms |
| 2.2.2 |
Revocation |
| 2.2.3 |
Duration |
| 2.2.4 |
"Use it or lose it" provision |
| 2.2.5 |
Alternative uses of BFWA Spectrum |
| 2.2.5.1 |
Spectrum for BFWA infrastructure |
| 2.2.6 |
Ability to assign WT Act Licences |
| 2.2.7 |
Trading of WT Act Licence |
| 2.2.8 |
Payment for WT Act Licences |
| 2.2.9 |
The Channel Islands and Isle
of Man |
| 2.2.10 |
Licensed technologies |
| 2.2.11 |
Spectrum clearance |
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| 2.3 |
Telecommunications
(T) Act Licences |
| 2.3.1 |
Summary of terms |
| 2.3.2 |
Modification |
| 2.3.3 |
Telecommunications Code Powers |
| 2.3.4 |
Enforcement |
| 2.3.5 |
Revocation |
| 2.3.6 |
Duration |
| 2.3.7 |
Consultation process |
| 2.3.8 |
Ability to assign T Act Licences |
| 2.3.9 |
Application process |
| 2.3.10 |
Interconnection rights and obligations |
| 2.3.11 |
Payment for T Act Licences |
| 2.3.12 |
Market influence condition |
Appendices
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