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Applications to access the Managed Spectrum Park in the 2.5 GHz band
The Ministry of Economic Development invited applications to access the Managed Spectrum Park (MSP) in the 2.5 GHz radio spectrum band, having finalised the rules and application documentation on the operation of the MSP. Applications closed on 4 September 2009.
The Ministry received five applications. Eligible applicants and corresponding Territorial Local Authority (TLA) areas that have been applied for are given below.
| Applicant | TLA |
| NZ Transport Authority | Rodney DC North Shore CC Waitakere CC Auckland CC Manukau CC Papakura CC |
| Gisborne.net.nz Ltd | Gisborne DC |
| Mount Campbell Networks | Tasman DC Marlborough DC Nelson CC |
| Netsmart Ltd | Western Bay of Plenty DC Tauranga CC Whakatane DC Kawarau DC |
| Compass Communications Ltd | Rodney DC North Shore CC Waitakere CC Auckland CC Manukau CC Papakura DC Franklin DC Waikato DC Matamata-Paiko DC Waipa DC Hastings DC Napier CC Palmerston North CC Manawatu DC Tararua DC |
The Ministry intends to allocate the initial licences before end of 2009. Please refer to the detailed timetable.
The 2.5 GHz MSP is intended for local and regional wireless broadband services, and seeks to encourage a flexible, cooperative, low cost and, as far as possible, self-managed approach to allocation and use of the radio spectrum resource.
The MSP is likely to be of interest to smaller industry players, local and regional councils and iwi groups who are considering the deployment of wireless broadband services.
For enquiries, contact the Ministry's Radio Spectrum Policy and Planning group at radiospectrum@med.govt.nz.
Rules for initial allocation and application form
Allocation rules for initial allocation and application
Park rules
Rules on the operation of the Managed Spectrum Park (MSP) in the 2.5 GHz radio spectrum band.
Applications are invited to access the Managed Spectrum Park in the 2.5 GHz band
The Ministry of Economic Development has finalised the rules and application documentation on the operation of the Managed Spectrum Park (MSP) in the 2.5 GHz radio spectrum band, and invites applications to access the MSP.
Timetable
The Ministry has revised the timetable for the Managed Spectrum Park, having considered the views received by industry. This is to afford applicants more time to develop their business plans and secure investment funding.
Summary of submissions and outcomes
A summary of the submissions received by the Ministry of Economic Development (MED) in response to its consultation on “Proposals for operation of the Managed Spectrum Park in the 2.5 GHz band”.
Proposals for operation of the Managed Spectrum Park at 2.5 GHz band
The Ministry of Economic Development released a discussion paper for public comment on detailed proposals for the operation of the Managed Spectrum Park (MSP) in the 2.5 GHz radio spectrum band.
Discussion paper
Proposals for operation of the Managed Spectrum Park at 2.5 GHz band - a discussion paper. First published in June 2008 by the Radio Spectrum Policy and Planning Group, Energy and Communications Branch, Ministry of Economic Development.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions regarding the proposals for operation of the Managed Spectrum Park at 2.5 GHz band.
Submissions
In response to the discussion paper on Proposals for operation of the Managed Spectrum Park at 2.5 GHz band the Ministry received eleven submissions.
