In general, an application for Frequency Authorization must be submitted when the proposed service requires exclusive use of specific frequencies. This application would need to be made in addition to the application for a Concession or Radio-communications Licence to provide service. Generally, an exception exists where the frequency bands to be used are shared by various users. No separate frequency application would be required and those application forms have been designed to incorporate the requirements to support the authorization and assignment of specific frequencies for the exclusive use of the applicant in this category.
The licence, however, would impose the obligations with respect to the use of the band, especially in respect of harmful interference. Maritime Mobile, Amateur Radio and Citizen Band Radio are cases of this principle of shared frequency bands that do not require separate applications for use of the spectrum.
An Application for Frequency Authorization would also be required when the applicant has government approval to provide a TV/Radio Broadcast Service. In those circ*mstances, it is expected that government will be assessing applicants on, among other things, programme content, proposed listening audience, economic viability and sustainability. Having obtained approval from government, by way of a licence to operate, frequency authorization must be sought from the Info-Communications Authority. The Authority would be evaluating applications based on, among other things, the technical integrity of the proposed services, and availability of spectrum and interference issues.
