The Authority has established spectrum rules to govern spectrum operators. Broadly, these:
- Require all spectrum operators to have a licence. There are two types of licences: frequency licences which allow a person to use a radio frequency, and station licences, which allow a person to install and use radio equipment.
- Set the process for applying for spectrum licences.
- List criteria that spectrum operators must meet in order to get a licence.
- Give the Authority power to set terms and conditions of licences, and change these terms and conditions.
- Require spectrum operators to pay licence fees every year.
- Prevent spectrum operators from interfering with radio equipment and the services of other licence holders.
- The spectrum rules can be found on this link: Spectrum Rules.