1. SMAG 01/191 Licence Exempt Spectrum For Public Telecommunication Services Bob Barron Head of Science & Technology Unit Radiocommunications Agency Spectrum Management Advisory Group - Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 20th June 2002

2. SMAG 01/192 The Consultation Stages 5GHz Consultation 5GHz Advisory Group Consultation on Licence Exempt Public Telecommunications Final Stage 5GHz Consultation DTI CCL Consultation NOT TO SCALE

3. SMAG 01/193 Wireless Telegraphy (WT) Act All use of radio subject to licensing under WT Act; Except certain (low power) short range devices (SRDs) that are specifically exempt by Exemption Regulations (e.g. model control; wireless alarms; mobile handsets); Statutory Instrument 1999 930 prohibits use of licence-exempt (SRD) bands for provision of services to third parties by way of business.

4. SMAG 01/194 Reasons for considering change Emergence of “polite” radio technologies (e.g. RLANs/HIPERLANS) Market requirement for broadband access in “hot-spots” (e.g airport lounges) Recommendation from 5GHz Advisory Group; Advice from Spectrum Management Advisory Group (SMAG) Industry representations (e.g. Mobile Services Committee)

5. SMAG 01/195 High level issues effects on existing users of licence exempt spectrum; ability for spectrum to support increased demand; need to avoid unfair competition with licensed operators. Identified by RA, in consultation with DTI/CII & OFTEL: Hence need for National Consultation….

6. SMAG 01/196 Consultation on Licence Exempt Public Telecommunication 1. Status quo - i.e. no licence exempt public use 2. Some form of light regulation 3. Licence exempt public systems Three regulatory scenarios :

7. SMAG 01/197 Key Consultation Questions Types of services that might be offered Potential gains & benefits Which bands most suitable for any changes Interference potential to existing users Congestion Quality of service information to potential users of services Potential problems from commercial services in LE spectrum Timescales for any changes to Regulations