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Welcome to the Radio Spectrum Management websiteRadio 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. | ![[image] The Register button](https://www.rsm.govt.nz/front-page-content/image-library/The-register-blue-button.png) |
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Call for expressions of Interest in commercial FM sound broadcasting licences
1 May 2018
Applications have been received for the following FM broadcasting spectrum licences:
Hill End 91.4 MHz, Mount Mary 99.0 MHz and Mount Rochfort 106.1 MHz.
Renewal of Management Rights in 1800 MHz & 2100 MHz bands
13 April 2018
Management rights in the 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz bands expire on 31 March 2021. These bands are currently used by New Zealand’s mobile network operators (MNOs) to provide 3G and 4G services.
Application received for managed spectrum park licences
3 April 2018
An application has been received for radio spectrum licences in the 2.5 GHz Managed Spectrum Park band. Potential uses for this spectrum include wireless broadband services.
Call for expressions of interest in FM sound broadcasting licence
3 April 2018
An application has been received for the Mt Burnett 89.4 MHz, FM broadcasting spectrum licence.
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Renewal of Management Rights in 1800 MHz & 2100 MHz bands
Management rights in the 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz bands expire on 31 March 2021. These bands are currently used by New Zealand’s mobile network operators (MNOs) to provide 3G and 4G services.
Consultation closes: 24 May 2018
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