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5. Remedial options
Up one levelGiven the lack of evidence of potential congestion problems, submitters largely agree that the status quo is preferred for the time being. This position is supported by the current moves to upgrade from analogue to more spectrally efficient digital equipment, which can be expected to increase the supply of spectrum in some bands.
When there is no excess demand, efficiency does not pose a significant problem, and the status quo provides a reasonably effective and equitable means for allocating spectrum. However, there may be room to improve the administrative efficiency of the current regime and address problems associated with the lack of flexibility common to centralised administrative systems. This in turn could reduce costs to users by allowing them to respond to market and technological changes in a more efficient and effective way.
