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This is the Radiocommunications Spectrum Marketing Plan (700 MHz unallocated lots band) 2016.
This instrument commences immediately after the commencement of the Radiocommunications Spectrum Marketing Plan (700 MHz Band) Variation 2016 (No. 1).
(a) the procedures for issuing spectrum licences in the 700 MHz (unallocated lots) band;
10 MHz lot has the meaning given by subsection 4(1) of the allocation determination.
5 MHz lot has the meaning given by subsection 4(1) of the allocation determination.
700 MHz band means the following spectrum, in the geographic areas specified in the re-allocation declaration:
(b) 758 MHz to 803 MHz.
700 MHz lower band means the frequency range 703 MHz to 748 MHz in the geographic areas specified in the re-allocation declaration.
700 MHz (unallocated lots) band means the following spectrum, in the geographic areas specified in the re-allocation declaration:
Note 1: The 700 MHz (unallocated lots) band is a subset of the 700 MHz band.
Note 2: In the residual 700 MHz spectrum direction, the 700 MHz (unallocated lots) band is referred to as the residual 700 MHz spectrum in the designated area.
700 MHz upper band means the frequency range 758 MHz to 803 MHz in the geographic areas specified in the re-allocation declaration.
advisory guidelines means either, or both, of the following:
(a) Radiocommunications Advisory Guidelines (Managing Interference to Receivers – 700 MHz Band) 2012;
(b) Radiocommunications Advisory Guidelines (Managing Interference from Transmitters – 700 MHz Band) 2012.
affected area has the meaning given by paragraph (6)(b) of Part 1 of Schedule 4.
allocation determination means the Radiocommunications (Spectrum Licence Allocation – 700 MHz Band) Determination 2016.
Australian spectrum map grid or ASMG means the Australian Spectrum Map Grid 2012 published by the ACMA on its website, as existing from time to time.
balance of the upfront pre-determined price has the meaning given by subsection 4(1) of the allocation determination.
balance of the upfront winning price has the meaning given by subsection 4(1) of the allocation determination.
delayed pre-determined price has the meaning given by subsection 4(1) of the allocation determination.
delayed pre-determined price bank guarantee has the meaning given by subsection 4(1) of the allocation determination.
delayed winning price has the meaning given by subsection 4(1) of the allocation determination.
delayed winning price bank guarantee has the meaning given by subsection 4(1) of the allocation determination.
first auction instalment has the meaning given by subsection 4(1) of the allocation determination.
first instalment has the meaning given by subsection 4(1) of the allocation determination.
(a) endangers the functioning of a radio-navigation service or other safety services; or
(b) seriously degrades, obstructs or repeatedly interrupts a radiocommunications service.
hierarchical cell identifier scheme or HCIS means the cell grouping hierarchy scheme used to describe geographic areas in the ASMG.
(a) the maximum true mean power, in dBm, per specified rectangular bandwidth at the antenna connector that is located within the frequency band of the licence authorising the operation of the radiocommunications device; and
(a) for a radiocommunications transmitter or radiocommunications receiver operated under a spectrum licence – the frequencies within the frequency band to which the licence relates;
(b) for a radiocommunications transmitter or radiocommunications receiver operated under an apparatus licence – the frequencies within the lower frequency limit and the upper frequency limit of that licence.
lot has the meaning given by subsection 4(1) of the allocation determination.
Note: See also subsection 11(1) of this instrument and subsection 8(4) of the residual 700 MHz spectrum direction.
pre-determined price has the meaning given by subsection 4(1) of the allocation determination.
re-allocation means the re-allocation of spectrum by the issue of spectrum licences in accordance with the re-allocation declaration.
region: see subsection 11(2).
residual 700 MHz spectrum direction means the Radiocommunications (Spectrum Licence Allocation–Residual 700 MHz Spectrum) Direction 2016.
sample spectrum licence: see section 21.
spurious emission means an emission that is not:
(a) a modulation product; or
(c) an emission caused by switching transients.
(e) licensee;
(g) spectrum licence.
6 References to other legislative instruments, other instruments or writing
This Part describes the procedures for allocating spectrum licences that authorise the operation of radiocommunications devices in the 700 MHz (unallocated lots) band.
The ACMA will allocate and issue spectrum licences for spectrum in the 700 MHz (unallocated lots) band in the manner described in this instrument and the allocation determination.
(1) Spectrum licences for spectrum in the 700 MHz (unallocated lots) band will be allocated by simple clock auction in accordance with the procedures set out in the allocation determination.
(2) If, before the auction manager sets the start date and time for the first and second rounds of the auction, the ACMA considers that it may be able to allocate spectrum licences for lots without having to conduct an auction to identify the person willing to make the highest value payment for the allocation of a spectrum licence represented by those lots, the ACMA may offer to allocate spectrum licences for the lots for a pre-determined price, as set out in Part 5 of the allocation determination.
Note: See also subsection 8(6) of the residual 700 MHz spectrum direction.
11 Lots for the auction
(1) The ACMA has divided the 700 MHz (unallocated lots) band into the 10 MHz lot and the 5 MHz lot. Each lot is characterised by:
(a) the frequencies set out in columns 3 and 4 of Table 1 in Schedule 1; and
(b) the bandwidth specified in column 5 of Table 1 in Schedule 1.
Note: The lots are also specified in Part 2 of Schedule 2 to the allocation determination. See also subsection 8(4) of the residual 700 MHz spectrum direction.
(2) The region for each lot is known as the National Region and is the area described by the HCIS identifiers specified in item 3 of Schedule 2.
(3) The auction will be held in accordance with the procedures set out in the allocation determination. Both lots will be available for allocation at the auction.
(1) Subject to the Act, the allocation determination and other relevant law, the ACMA will issue a spectrum licence to the person to whom it is allocated as soon as practicable after the person pays to the ACMA, on behalf of the Commonwealth, whichever of the following is relevant:
(a) the balance of the upfront pre-determined price;
(b) the first instalment;
(c) the balance of the upfront winning price;
(d) the first auction instalment.
Note 1: If a spectrum licence is allocated to a person for a pre-determined price, the person has a choice whether to pay the pre-determined price upfront, or in instalments.
Note 2: If a spectrum licence is allocated to a person as a result of an auction, the person has a choice whether to pay the winning price upfront, or in instalments.
(2) If the first instalment is relevant, the person must also provide to the ACMA the delayed pre-determined price bank guarantee before the person is entitled to be issued the licence.
Note: The delayed pre-determined price bank guarantee secures part of the payment of other instalments.
(3) If the first auction instalment is relevant, the person must also provide to the ACMA the delayed winning price bank guarantee before the person is entitled to be issued the licence.
Note: The delayed winning price bank guarantee secures part of the payment of other instalments.
(4) If a spectrum licence is issued to a person after the first instalment, or the first auction instalment, is paid, that instalment and any subsequent instalment is not refundable in any circumstances.
16 Commencement and duration of licences
A licence issued to a person who has been allocated the licence as a result of the auction or for a pre-determined price will commence on 1 April 2018 and, subject to the Act, will be for a fixed term with an expiry date of 31 December 2029.
Note 2: See subsection 8(7) of the residual 700 MHz spectrum direction.
17 Core licence conditions
Note: These core conditions may be varied by the ACMA, with the licensee’s agreement, under section 72 of the Act.
18 Determining core licence conditions
(1) For each spectrum licence issued to a person as a result of the auction or for a pre-determined price:
(a) the licence will be for the frequencies, or the aggregation of the frequencies, represented by the lots:
(i) for which the person is the winning bidder, in accordance with the allocation determination; or
(ii) for which the person is willing to make the highest value payment for the spectrum represented by those lots, as identified by the ACMA in accordance with subsection 41(1) of the allocation determination;
(b) the geographic area of the licence will be the region.
Note: The region is set out in Schedule 2. It corresponds with the National Area, as defined in subsection 4(2) of the re-allocation declaration, which excludes the Mid West Radio Quiet Zone, as defined in section 3 of the re-allocation declaration.
(2) The emission limits outside the geographic area for all licences issued in accordance with this instrument will be calculated in accordance with Schedule 3.
(3) The emission limits outside part or parts of the spectrum for each licence issued in accordance with this instrument will be calculated in accordance with Schedule 4.
19 Other licence conditions
(a) a spectrum licence is issued for a pre-determined price; and
(b) the applicant accepted the offer of the spectrum licence and agreed to pay the delayed pre-determined price for the spectrum licence in accordance with section 46 of the allocation determination;
the spectrum licence will include a condition that requires the licensee to give the ACMA the delayed pre-determined price bank guarantee.
Note: The sample spectrum licence includes a version of this condition.
(a) a spectrum licence is issued as a result of an auction; and
(b) the winning bidder notified the ACMA that it elected to pay the delayed winning price in accordance with subsection 75(3) of the allocation determination;
the spectrum licence will include a condition that requires the licensee to give the ACMA the delayed winning price bank guarantee.
(5) Other conditions likely to be included in a licence are included in the sample spectrum licence at Schedule 5.
20 Registration of transmitters
Note 3: The Radiocommunications (Unacceptable Levels of Interference – 700 MHz Band) Determination 2012 sets out what are the unacceptable levels of interference for the purpose of registering devices to be operated under a licence issued in accordance with this instrument, and is to be used for the issue of certificates by accredited persons under subsection 145(3) of the Act.
21 Draft sample licence
Schedule 5 sets out a sample spectrum licence (sample spectrum licence) including conditions that may be included in each spectrum licence that is issued in the 700 MHz (unallocated lots) band.
Note: The sample spectrum licence may not reflect all the conditions included in a spectrum licence issued in accordance with the instrument.
22 Compatibility requirements
24 Registration of licences
Note: Details about registration are in the Radiocommunications (Register of Radiocommunications Licences) Determination 1997.
25 Third party use
26 Trading in spectrum licences
Note: The rules are set out in the Radiocommunications (Trading Rules for Spectrum Licences) Determination 2012.
27 Agreements about emission limits
(a) paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (about emission limits outside the geographic area of the licence); or
(b) paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 4 (about emission limits outside the band of the licence).
28 Spectrum licences that are about to expire
As required by subsection 78 of the Act, the ACMA must, from time to time, publish on its website a notice that:
29 Re-issue of licence
(2) Spectrum licences that are re-issued are unlikely to take the same form as originally issued, as the lots may be divided and distributed differently. Conditions on the spectrum licences may also change upon re-issue. A person considering applying to participate in the allocation process should not assume that, if the person is issued with a licence in accordance with this instrument:
(b) if the licence is re-issued to the person – the licence re-issued will have the same conditions as the licence originally issued to the person.
Schedule 1—Lots
Table 1 Lots
10 MHz lot
738 MHz – 748 MHz
793 MHz – 803 MHz
5 MHz lot
733 MHz – 738 MHz
788 MHz – 793 MHz
Note 1: Columns 1 and 2 are included for information only. The auction system used for the purposes of the allocation determination may refer to the lot number and the lot name.
Note 2: The bandwidth in column 5 refers to each part of a frequency pair. That is, the bandwidth refers to the size of each of the lower frequency range and the upper frequency range for a lot. The 10 MHz lot has a bandwidth of 10 MHz in the lower frequency range and 10 MHz in the upper frequency range, with a duplex separation of 55 MHz. The 5 MHz lot has a bandwidth of 5 MHz in the lower frequency range and 5 MHz in the upper frequency range, with a duplex separation of 55 MHz.
Note 3: See also the residual 700 MHz spectrum direction.
Schedule 2—Region
(1) There is one region, known as the National Region, which is the area described by the HCIS identifiers specified in item 3.
(2) The region is described using the hierarchical cell identifier scheme in the ASMG. There are four levels to the HCIS, corresponding to 3 degree cells, 1 degree cells, 15 minute cells and 5 minute cells of the ASMG.
(3) The geographic area of the National Region can be determined by the aggregation of block areas represented by the HCIS identifiers used to describe the region. Refer to the ASMG for a complete description of the HCIS naming convention, as published by the ACMA.
The area shaded in red in the map is only an indicative pictorial representation of the National Region. The ACMA does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of the information in the map.
3 HCIS identifiers for the National Region
Schedule 3—Emission limits outside the area
Part 1—Base emission limits
(1) This Part applies in those parts of the spectrum for which there is no agreement in force for the purposes of paragraph (3) of Part 2 of this Schedule.
(2) The maximum permitted level of radio emission for an area, caused by the operation of radiocommunications devices under the licence, must not exceed a horizontally radiated power of:
(3) For this Part, the maximum permitted level of radio emission is to be determined with a level of confidence not less than 95 percent that the true level of emission will always remain below the requirement specified.
(4) A licensee complies with paragraph (2) by ensuring that no radiocommunications device is operated under its licence in excess of a horizontally radiated power of:
(5) For the purposes of paragraphs (2) and (4), the level of emission is to be estimated after taking into account:
Part 2—Other emission limits
(1) This Part applies in those parts of the spectrum for which there is an agreement in force for the purposes of paragraph (3) of this Part 2.
(2) For this Part, the maximum permitted level of radio emission is to be determined with a level of confidence not less than 95 percent that the true level of emission will always remain below the requirement specified.
(3) Where a written agreement exists between:
(4) For the purposes of paragraph (3), the specified maximum permitted level of radio emission cannot exceed the base emission limits set out in Part 1 of this Schedule.
Schedule 4—Emission limits outside the band
Note: Emission limits outside the band manage levels of:
Non spurious emission
(3) The non spurious emission limits in Table 1 apply:
(d) offset from the upper and lower limits of the licence frequency band;
foffset is the frequency offset from the upper or lower frequency limits set out in Part 2 of Licence Schedule 1 of a spectrum licence allocated in accordance with this instrument.
Radiated maximum true mean power
5 MHz ≤ foffset < 20 MHz
(4) The non spurious emission limits in Table 2 apply:
(a) to a radiocommunications transmitter operating in the band 758 MHz to 803 MHz; and
(5) The non spurious emission limits in Table 3 apply to a radiocommunications transmitter operating in the band 758 MHz to 803 MHz, where:
f is the range of frequencies at which the limit applies.
(6) The non spurious emission limits in Table 4 apply:
(a) to a radiocommunications transmitter operating in the band 703 MHz to 738 MHz; and
(b) within an area referred to in paragraph 3.2(1)(a) of Part 3 of the Radiocommunications Advisory Guidelines (Managing Interference from Transmitters – 700 MHz Band) 2012 (affected area);
where f is the range of frequencies at which the limit applies.
(7) The non spurious emission limits in Table 5 apply:
(b) outside the affected areas;
(8) The licensee must ensure that radiocommunications devices operated under the licence do not exceed the spurious emission limits in paragraphs (9) and (10).
(9) The spurious emission limits in Table 6 apply to radiocommunications transmitters operated under the licence at frequencies outside the 703 MHz to 748 MH and 758 MHz to 803 MHz frequency bands.
1 GHz ≤ f < 12.75 GHz
(10) The spurious emission limits in Table 7 apply to radiocommunications receivers operated under the licence at frequencies outside the 703 MHz to 748 MH and 758 MHz to 803 MHz frequency bands.
Table 7 Radiocommunications transmitter spurious emission limits
(1) This Part applies in that part of the spectrum for which there is an agreement in force for the purposes of paragraph (3) of this Part 2.
(a) the licensee and
(4) For the purposes of paragraph (3), the specified maximum permitted level of radio emission cannot exceed the base emission limits of Part 1 of this Schedule.
Schedule 5—Sample spectrum licence
This Schedule sets out a sample spectrum licence, and the conditions that may be included in a spectrum licence, issued in the 700 MHz (unallocated lots) band, in accordance with this instrument.
Sample Spectrum Licence for the 700 MHz (unallocated lots) Band
Radiocommunications Spectrum Marketing Plan (700 MHz (Unallocated Lots) Band) 2016
3. Unless the contrary intention appears, terms and expressions used in this licence have the meaning given to them by the Radiocommunications Spectrum Marketing Plan (700 MHz (unallocated lots band) 2016.
700 MHz (unallocated lots) band
Licence Schedule 1 Licence details, bands and areas (cont)
(d) offset from the upper and lower limits set out in Part 2 of Licence Schedule 1;
(b) at frequencies outside the upper or lower frequency limits set out in Part 2 of Licence Schedule 1;
(c) within the band 748 to 806 MHz; and
(b) within an area referred to in paragraph 3.2(1)(a) of Part 3 of the Radiocommunications Advisory Guidelines (Managing Interference from Transmitters ¾ 700 MHz Band) 2012 (affected area);
17. (a) The maximum permitted level of radio emission for an area described in core condition 14 caused by operation of radiocommunications devices under the licence must not exceed a horizontally radiated power of 47 dBm EIRP per 30 kHz.
2. (a) The licensee must notify any person authorised to operate radiocommunications devices under the licence of that person’s obligations under the Act, in particular of any registration requirements under Part 3.5 of the Act for operation of radiocommunications devices under the licence, and any rules made under subsection 68(3) of the Act.
(a) the radiocommunications transmitter has been exempted from the registration requirements under statutory condition 4 below; or
(ii) another device operated under another licence;
Note: Licensees should assist the ACMA in keeping the Register accurate and up to date by informing the ACMA of changes to radiocommunications device registration details as soon as possible.
6. The licensee must comply with Parts 2, 3 and 4 of the Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Apparatus Licence) Determination 2015, as in force from time to time. For the purpose of compliance with this condition, the definition of licence in subsection 4(1) of the Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Apparatus Licence) Determination 2015 should be read as if it means a spectrum licence.
7. Before seeking to register a radiocommunications transmitter for use in or around the RQZ and supplementary RQZ as defined by the Radiocommunications (Mid-West Radio Quiet Zone) Frequency Band Plan 2011, the licensee must follow the procedures set out in Radiocommunications Assignment and Licensing Instruction (RALI) MS 32 as existing from time to time.
Note: RALI MS 32 is available on the ACMA website.
Record keeping – radiocommunicatons transmitters located at communal sites
8. (a) If the licensee operates a radiocommunications transmitter under this licence, and the transmitter:
(i) is located at a communal site; and
(ii) is not exempt under statutory condition 4 of Licence Schedule 3;
the licensee must comply with sub-condition 8(b).
(b) In relation to each radiocommunications transmitter, the licensee must keep a record which includes the following information:
(i) the transmitter’s device registration number as specified in the Register;
(ii) the licence number of this licence;
(iii) the transmitter’s geographic location;
(iv) if the licensee owns the transmitter, the licensee’s name and address;
(v) if the licensee does not own the transmitter, the owner’s name and address;
(vi) the transmitter’s centre frequency;
(vii) the transmitter’s emission designator;
(viii) details of the transmitter’s antenna including the manufacturer, model, type, gain, polarisation, azimuth and average ground height;
(ix) the transmitter’s maximum true mean power; and
(x) the transmitter’s maximum EIRP.
NOTE: only one of the two conditions below would be included in a licence
Paying the spectrum access charge by instalments – obligation to provide the delayed pre-determined price bank guarantee
9. (a) The licensee must, at all times during the period commencing on the day this licence comes into force and ending on the day the third instalment is paid, ensure that the delayed pre-determined price bank guarantee is in force and that the ACMA and the Commonwealth have the benefit of the delayed pre-determined price bank guarantee.
(b) In this condition:
delayed pre-determined price bank guarantee has the meaning given by subsection 4(1) of the Radiocommunications (Spectrum Licence Allocation – 700 MHz Band) Determination 2016.
third instalment has the meaning given by subsection 4(1) of the Radiocommunications (Spectrum Licence Allocation – 700 MHz Band) Determination 2016.
Paying the spectrum access charge by instalments – obligation to provide the delayed winning price bank guarantee
9. (a) The licensee must, at all times during the period commencing on the day this licence comes into force and ending on the day the third auction instalment is paid, ensure that the delayed winning price bank guarantee is in force and that the ACMA and the Commonwealth have the benefit of the delayed winning price bank guarantee.
delayed winning price bank guarantee has the meaning given by subsection 4(1) of the Radiocommunications (Spectrum Licence Allocation – 700 MHz Band) Determination 2016.
third auction instalment has the meaning given by subsection 4(1) of the Radiocommunications (Spectrum Licence Allocation – 700 MHz Band) Determination 2016.__________________________
2. The ACMA may, by written notice given to the licensee, vary a licence by including one or more further conditions or revoking or varying any non core conditions of the licence provided that the licence as varied complies with the requirements of Subdivision C of Division 1 of Part 3.2 of the Act.
4. The guidelines should be read in conjunction with the Radiocommunications (Unacceptable Levels of Interference – 700 MHz Band) Determination 2012 made under subsection 145(4) of the Act. This determination sets out the unacceptable levels of interference for the purpose of the registration of transmitters to be operated under this licence. The guidelines should be followed by licensees (and accredited persons) in the planning of services and in the resolution of interference cases. The Advisory Guidelines do not prevent a licensee negotiating other protection requirements with another licensee. The ACMA will consider these guidelines during the settlement of interference disputes. Each case will be assessed on its merits. Copies of the guidelines are available from the Federal Register of Legislation.
9. Transmitters operated under this licence must be labelled in accordance with the Radiocommunications (Labelling) Determination 2013.