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Ofcom - Statement on RRS and 55 to 68 MHzOn Tuesday the UK Regulator Ofcom published its Statement, following
consultation, on Radio Restricted Services (RRS) and unused spectrum between
55 to 68 MHz. This includes: Allowing commercial organisations, such as shopping centres and theme parks, to apply for long-term Restricted Service Licences (RSLs); Reducing restrictions on licensing short-term RSLs in a location where a commercial or community radio licence has been granted or where it is being advertised; Allowing long-term RSLs for periods of less than five years, upon request; Introducing a permanent licensing scheme for Audio Distribution Services (ADS), which can be used, for example, to allow spectators at a particular sports event to listen to commentary over the air; and removing restrictions on content created by ADS licensees, such as advertising and other commercial messages. The updated guidance for an AM or FM Restricted Service Licence is at:
Separately, Ofcom will consider any request for use of the currently unused spectrum between 55 and 68 MHz on a case by case basis. Radio Restricted Services and 55 to 68 MHz 1.16 of the statement reads: It should be understood that there will be no guarantee regarding the length of time for which this spectrum will be available on this basis and that Ofcom reserves the right to change the use of this spectrum with no more than one year’s notice to any existing users. Requests from either PMSE or ADS providers (once the new ADS licensing scheme is in place) for use of the currently unused spectrum between 55 and 68 MHz will need to be directed to JFMG, all requests for other types of spectrum use should come to Ofcom directly." The impression you get reading the document is that, so far, there is little commercial interest in these frequencies.
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