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        • Step 1: Make sure your product meets the standards
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Update to PIB 59: Policy Rules for Crown Spectrum Management Rights

2 November 2026

To reflect the release of details relating to commercial broadcasting renewal offers, PIB 59 has been updated.

Policy rules for Crown Spectrum Management Rights (PIB 59)

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