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FCC Public Forum Secondary Markets in Radio Spectrum 31 May 2000

FCC Public Forum Secondary Markets in Radio Spectrum 31 May 2000. Laurence Green Head, RA Strategy Unit UK Radiocommunications Agency. Position in UK (1). Spectrum trading not permitted under current legislation only by buying companies Consultation in October 1998

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FCC Public Forum Secondary Markets in Radio Spectrum 31 May 2000

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  1. FCC Public ForumSecondary Markets in Radio Spectrum 31 May 2000 Laurence GreenHead, RA Strategy UnitUK Radiocommunications Agency

  2. Position in UK (1) • Spectrum trading not permitted under current legislation • only by buying companies • Consultation in October 1998 • generally favourable response but some concerns (eg speculators, windfall gains, oligopoly) • announced intended to produce detailed proposals for trading subject to changes to EU law

  3. Position in UK (2) • Current proposals for spectrum trading to be opened up selectively • different trading modes for different services (eg no change of use or sub-division for pbr) • Continuing need for regulatory safeguards eg • compliance with international obligations • interference prevention • competition and choice • prevention of undesirable speculation • Agency to be informed of trades with right of veto

  4. Position in Europe • EU Licensing Directive effectively precludes development of spectrum market • requires unwanted spectrum to be offered to all subject to consultation and appeal • Directive part of wholesale review of EU communications regulation • but probably not before 2003 • although block on trading unintentional, may reflect some member states’ concerns • Commission intends to allow, but not mandate, trading • within suitable regulatory framework

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