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Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) is a business unit of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and is responsible for efficiently and effectively managing the radio spectrum in New Zealand. This includes allocating rights for the use of the spectrum, and enforcing compliance with the requirements to ensure legitimate users are able to enjoy their rights.

Scam targeting RSM radio users and licence holders on social media

RSM has been made aware that a scammer is using a Facebook account claiming to work for Radio Spectrum Management and asking for personal information from licence holders and radio users.

Latest news

Revision of mobile service bands in New Zealand (PIB 23)

2 July 2018

RSM recently revised the Public Information Brochure (PIB 23), Mobile Service Bands in New Zealand. The changes relate to the band and channel plans for mobile services. They reflect operational practice and include opening previously reserved channels.

Auction of FM sound broadcasting spectrum licences

2 July 2018

Radio Spectrum Management has announced details for the auction of two FM sound broadcasting spectrum licences following an expression of interest process.

Call for expressions of interest: Commercial FM sound broadcasting licence

2 July 2018

One application has been received for the Taumarunui Kururau Rd 106.3 MHz FM broadcasting spectrum licence.

Submissions received for 5G spectrum

30 May 2018

Submissions for the 5G discussion document have been published on the RSM website. This follows a technical consultation for preparing for 5G in New Zealand.