Appendix A: List of questions

Objectives

Q1: Do you agree with these objectives? If not, how would you interpret the objective of spectrum management policy?

Problem and status quo

Q2: Do you agree with the Ministry’s analysis of the problem above?

Q3: Do you think the Radio Licensing Regime is meeting the objectives discussed previously? If not, what are the problems in your view?

Q4: Are you aware of current or potential congestion problems in individual bands under the Radio Licensing Regime (including bands which are not covered by the technical study)?

Q5: Do you think that further study is needed before any change is recommended? Which bands should be prioritised for review?

Q6: Do you have any quantitative data around the cost of potential congestion (e.g. lost economic value as a result of inability to obtain licences in congested bands)?

Options

Q7: Do you think a localised approach would work to address issues concerning the Radio Licensing Regime? What do you think are its main costs and benefits?

Q8: What do you think should be the relation between competition policies in the downstream service markets and spectrum use?

Q9: What do you think are the best ways to ensure smooth transition when policy changes are made?

Status quo

Q10: Do you think the status quo is working satisfactorily?

Q11: Do you agree with the Ministry’s analysis of the costs and benefits of the status quo above? If not, then please explain why.

Q12: What other benefits and costs associated with the status quo should be considered?

Q13: Do you think the following measures will improve the Radio Licensing Regime, and why?

• Devolution of licensing function

• Improved technical planning

• “Access” seeker regime

• Flexible licence conditions.

Q14: In which bands do you think these measures should apply?

Q15: What do you think the impacts of status quo or any additional measures would be on your organisation and other users?

Management rights

Q16: Do you think conversion to a Management Rights Regime will improve spectrum allocation under the Radio Licensing Regime?

Q17: Which bands should be considered for conversion to a Management Rights Regime?

Q18: Do you agree with the Ministry’s analysis of the costs and benefits associated with conversion of certain bands to the Management Rights Regime? If not, then please explain why.

Q19: What other costs and benefits associated with conversion of certain bands to the Management Rights Regime should be considered?

Q20: What do you think the impacts would be on your organisation and other users if administrative licences are converted to management rights?

Administrative incentive pricing

Q21: Do you think Administrative Incentive Pricing will improve spectrum allocation under the Radio Licensing Regime?

Q22: Which bands should be subjected to Administrative Pricing?

Q23: Do you agree with the Ministry’s analysis of the costs and benefits associated with AIP? If not, then please explain why.

Q24: What other costs and benefits associated with AIP should be considered?

Q25: What do you think the impacts of AIP would be on your organisation and other users?

Conclusions

Q26: Do you agree with the Ministry’s assessment of the Radio Licensing Regime?

Q27: Are there any other issues that you think the Ministry should consider?

Q28: Is there any other option that might improve spectrum allocation under the Radio Licensing Regime?