Radiocommunications archives

Competition safeguards

As part of its ongoing work programme, earlier this year the Ministry commissioned a report from Australian firm, in particular, the Ministry was interested in overseas experience. Please note that the views expressed in the report are those of the authors' and the report is presented not as policy but with a view to inform and stimulate.

Review of the pilot general user radio licence for fixed radio links

The General User Radio Licence (GURL) for Fixed Radio Links (FRL) was introduced in June 2003. This allowed for fixed point to point links to operate in the 5725 to 5825 MHz band with up to 200 watts radiated power. Because GURL's have not generally been issued for such high power devices, the pilot was initially issued for a trial period with an expiry date of 30 June 2004. A review was undertaken to assess the future of this licence.

Review of Radio spectrum Policy in New Zealand - Completed 2005

Spectrum management in the radio licensing regime

The Ministry of Economic Development has released the findings from a review of Spectrum Management in the Radio Licensing Regime.

High Capacity Short Haul Point to Point Linking in the 70-90 GHz band

The purpose of this paper was to seek the views of those with an interest on options for future regulatory arrangements for high capacity short haul point to point linking in the 70-90 GHz band.

Spectrum allocations for ultra wide band technology

Ultra Wide Band (UWB) is a new wireless technology developed to transmit large amounts of data over very short distances. Potential applications of UWB include but are not limited to high-speed wireless networking in the workplace or at home, imaging systems, and anti-collision vehicular radar.

Consultation on spectrum options for control channels in wireless cameras

The Ministry of Economic Development released a discussion paper to address the technical issues and possible licensing options for higher power control channels, as specifically used in Television Outside Broadcast (TVOB) operations involving longer range (up to approximately one kilometre) outdoor communication and control of wireless cameras.

Digital trunked land mobile radio in the 800 MHz TS Band

The Ministry wishes to encourage the introduction of new technologies where they provide technical efficiencies and economic benefits to New Zealand.

Radio licences: security of tenure

The Radiocommunications Regulations have been updated to provide improved security of tenure arrangements for licence holders.

Spectrum allocations for broadband wireless access

Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) technologies, has the ability to carry a wide range of content in the form of data, music, video and Voice-Over-Internet Protocol. Most of the services available on wired networks can now be accessed via wireless technologies.

Technical coordination between managers

A technical discussion document was released on 25 May 2006 and provides further consideration of the issues identified and presents a number of proposals that may be used to improve technical coordination.

New Zealand satellite opportunities

As a member of the International Telecommunications Union, New Zealand has the ability to file applications for new satellites and is guaranteed certain frequency allotments. There is potential for commercial entities to work with the Government to develop new satellite infrastructure through satellite filings or utilisation of allotments.

Replanning the band 406.1 to 449MHz

In December 2001 Cabinet agreed that the Crown should create and retain rights for two 3.5 GHz blocks suitable for fixed wireless access use. Licences in these retained blocks are to be made available for specific geographic areas. Associate Minister of Communications David Cunliffe has announced an allocation plan for the Crown-managed spectrum.