Additional Frequency Band Allocation, 2300-2400 MHz for Broadband Wireless Access

June 12, 2007

NTC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 06-06-2007

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to Republic Act 7925, the growth and development of telecommunications services shall be pursued in accordance with the policy that the radio frequency spectrum shall be administered in the public interest;

WHEREAS, there is an increasing demand for broadband wireless access necessitating the reallocation of additional frequency bands;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Rule 600 of MC 8-9-95, Implementing Rules and Regulations on RA 7925, the radio spectrum allocation and assignment shall be subject to review in the interest of public service and in order to keep pace with the development in the wireless technology with the end in view of insuring a wider access to the limited radio spectrum and the use of cost effective technology;

WHEREFORE, National Telecommunications Commission, pursuant to RA 7925 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, EO 546 series of 1979 and Act No. 3846, as amended, hereby reallocates the band 2300-2400 MHz for broadband wireless access in addition to the previously allocated frequency bands and shall form part of the National Radio Frequency Allocation Table.

The transfer of previously authorized persons or entities with operating radio stations within the above radio frequency bands shall be governed by Rule 603 of MC 3-3-96.

Any circular, memorandum, order or parts thereof inconsistent herewith shall be deemed superseded, repealed or amended.

This circular shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation and three (3) certified true copies furnished the UP Law Center.

Quezon City, Philippines, June 12, 2007

(SGD.) ABRAHAM R. ABESAMISCommissioner

(SGD.) JORGE V. SARMIENTODeputy Commissioner

(SGD.) JAIME M. FORTES, JR.Deputy Commissioner

Published in The Philippine Star on June 14, 2007.