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Regulation 4

SCHEDULE 2LICENCE CHARGES AND PAYMENT INTERVALS

The sum payable on the issue of the licence and on the expiry of each prescribed payment interval
Class of licenceFixed sumsVariable sumsPrescribed payment interval
Aeronautical
Aeronautical Ground Station (Air Traffic/ Ground Movement Control)£15012 months
Aeronautical Ground Station (Air/Ground Communications Services)£10012 months
Aeronautical Ground Station (Airfield Flight Information Service)£10012 months
Aeronautical Ground Station (Operations Control)£25012 months
Aeronautical Ground Station (General Aviation)£2512 months
Aeronautical Ground Station (Fire)£2512 months
Aeronautical Ground Station (High Frequency)£35012 months
Aeronautical Ground Station (Offshore Platform)£25012 months
Aeronautical Radar£5012 months
Aeronautical Navigation Aid Stations£50 for each navigational aid station.12 months
Aircraft

(a)£20 for each aircraft which has an approved maximum take-off weight of not more than 3,200 kg.

12 months

(b)£150 for each aircraft which has an approved maximum take-off weight of more than 3,200 kg but not more than 14,000 kg.

12 months

(c)£350 for each aircraft which has an approved maximum take-off weight of more than 14,000 kg.

12 months
Aircraft (Transportable)£1512 months
Amateur and Citizens' Band
Amateur Radio£15 per person aged 21 years or over; no charge for persons aged under 21 years or aged 75 years or over.12 months
Citizens' Band Radio£15 per person aged 21 years or over; no charge for persons aged under 21 years or aged 75 years or over.12 months
Broadcasting
Restricted Radio Services Transmission (Class A—Freely Radiating)

(a)£15 per day for each medium wave broadcasting band frequency.

(b)£25 per day where the power of transmission does not exceed 1 W erp for each VHF broadcasting band frequency.

(c)£40 per day where the power of transmission exceeds 1 W erp for each VHF broadcasting band frequency.

Restricted Radio Services Transmission (Class B—Radiating Cable)£10012 months
Restricted Radio Services Transmission (Class C—Freely Radiating Very Low Power)£10012 months
Transmission of National and Local Radio Broadcasting Services

(a)For any number of transmitters in the medium wave broadcasting band—

12 months

(i)£226, where coverage is of fewer than 100,000 people;

(ii)£339 per complete 100,000 people covered, any final group of fewer than 100,000 people being disregarded, where coverage is of 100,000 people or more.

(b)For any number of transmitters in the VHF broadcasting band—

12 months

(i)£339, where coverage is of fewer than 100,000 people;

(ii)£509 per complete 100,000 people covered, any final group of fewer than 100,000 people being disregarded, where coverage is of 100,000 people or more.

Community Radio

(a)For any number of transmitters in the medium wave broadcasting band—

12 months

(i)£226, where coverage is of fewer than 100,000 people;

(ii)£339 per complete 100,000 people covered, any final group of fewer than 100,000 people being disregarded, where coverage is of 100,000 people or more.

(b)For any number of transmitters in the VHF broadcasting band—

12 months

(i)£339, where coverage is of fewer than 100,000 people;

(ii)£509 per complete 100,000 people covered, any final group of fewer than 100,000 people being disregarded, where coverage is of 100,000 people or more.

Business Radio
Business Radio (GSM-R Railway use)£158,400 for each 2 x 200 kHz channel.12 months
Business Radio (National and Regional)

(a)Subject to paragraph (f), for each 2 x 12.5 kHz channel—

12 months

(i)£9,900 in respect of a channel in the VHF High Band, UHF Band I or UHF Band II in the United Kingdom;

(ii)£8,250 in respect of a channel in any frequency bands in the United Kingdom other than those specified in paragraph (a)(i).

(b)Subject to paragraph (f), for each 2 x 12.5 kHz channel—

12 months

(i)£6,435 in respect of a channel in the VHF High Band, UHF Band I or UHF Band II in England;

(ii)£5,363 in respect of a channel in any frequency bands in England other than those specified in paragraph (b)(i);

(iii)£990 in respect of a channel in the VHF High Band, UHF Band I or UHF Band II in Wales;

(iv)£825 in respect of a channel in any frequency bands in Wales other than those specified in paragraph (b)(iii);

(v)£1,485 in respect of a channel in the VHF High Band, UHF Band I or UHF Band II in Scotland;

(vi)£1,237 in respect of a channel in any frequency bands in Scotland other than those specified in paragraph (b)(v);

(vii)£990 in respect of a channel in the VHF High Band, UHF Band I or UHF Band II in Northern Ireland;

(viii)£825 in respect of a channel in any frequency bands in Northern Ireland other than those specified in paragraph (b)(vii).

(c)Subject to paragraph (f), for each 1 x 12.5 kHz channel, 50 per cent of the prescribed sum specified in paragraphs (a) or (b) depending on the applicable frequency band and territorial extent.

12 months

(d)Subject to paragraph (f), for each channel of less than or equal to 2 x 6.25 kHz, 50 per cent of the prescribed sum specified in paragraphs (a) or (b) depending on the applicable frequency band and territorial extent.

12 months

(e)Subject to paragraph (f), for each 2 x 25 kHz channel, 200 per cent of the prescribed sum specified in paragraphs (a) or (b) depending on the applicable frequency band and territorial extent.

12 months

(f)Where OFCOM are satisfied that technologies associated with the use of the channel complies with section 154(2)(a) of the 2003 Act—

(i)20 per cent of the prescribed sum in paragraphs (a) to (e) is payable on the issue of the licence;

(ii)40 per cent of the prescribed sum in paragraphs (a) to (e) is payable on the first anniversary of the issue of the licence;

(iii)60 per cent of the prescribed sum in paragraphs (a) to (e) is payable on the second anniversary of the issue of the licence;

(iv)80 per cent of the prescribed sum in paragraphs (a) to (e) is payable on the third anniversary of the issue of the licence;

(v)the full prescribed sum in paragraphs (a) to (e) is payable on the fourth and each subsequent anniversary of the issue of the licence.

Business Radio (On-Site Hospital Paging and Emergency Speech Systems)£150 for each channel per site.36 months
Business Radio (On-Site Local Communications Systems)Depending on whether use of the channel is being licensed in a heavily congested, congested, or non-congested area designated in Schedule 3—12 months

(i)£200 for each channel per site in a heavily congested area;

(ii)£100 for each channel per site in a congested area;

(iii)£75 for each channel per site in a non-congested area.

Business Radio (On-Site One-Way Paging and Speech Systems)£75 for each channel per site.36 months
Business Radio (On-Site Speech and Data Systems)

(a)For each 2 x 12.5 kHz channel or for each channel of less than or equal to 1 x 12.5 kHz per site in the VHF High Band, UHF Band I or UHF Band II, the following sums depending on whether use of the channel is being licensed in a heavily congested, congested or non-congested area designated in Schedule 3—

12 months

(i)£200 for each channel per site in a heavily congested area;

(ii)£100 for each channel per site in a congested area;

(iii)£75 for each channel per site in a non-congested area.

(b)£75 for each 2 x 12.5 kHz channel or for each channel of less than or equal to 1 x 12.5 kHz per site in any bands other than those specified in paragraph (a).

12 months
Business Radio (IR 2008 Data)

(a)For each 12.5 kHz channel per site in the VHF High Band, UHF Band I or UHF Band II, the following sums per 250 millisecond or 500 millisecond time slot depending on whether use of the channel is being licensed in a heavily congested, congested, or non-congested area designated in Schedule 4—

12 months

(i)£100 per mobile station transmit frequency time slot in a heavily congested area;

(ii)£100 per base station transmit frequency time slot in a heavily congested area;

(iii)£50 per mobile station transmit frequency time slot in a congested area;

(iv)£50 per base station transmit frequency time slot in a congested area;

(v)£25 per mobile station transmit frequency time slot in a non-congested area;

(vi)£25 per base station transmit frequency time slot in a non-congested area.

(b)£25 for each 12.5 kHz channel per site in any band other than those specified in paragraph (a) per 250 millisecond or 500 millisecond mobile station, or per 250 millisecond or 500 millisecond base station, transmit frequency time slot.

12 months
Business Radio (Suppliers)£20012 months
Business Radio (UK General)£6036 months
Business Radio (Standard)

(a)For channels other than 6.25 kHz channels—

12 months

(i)£140 for up to 10 mobile stations;

(ii)£250 for 11–25 mobile stations;

(iii)£500 for 26–60 mobile stations;

(iv)£1,000 for 61–100 mobile stations;

(v)£1,750 for 101–200 mobile stations;

(vi)£3,500 for 201–500 mobile stations;

(vii)£7,000 for 501–1,000 mobile stations;

(viii)for more than 1,000 mobile stations, £7,000 for the first 1,000 plus £5,000 for each successive group of 500 and £5,000 for any final group of less than 500.

(b)For 6.25 kHz channels, 50 per cent of the prescribed sum specified in paragraph (a)(i) to (viii) for channels other than 6.25 kHz channels depending on the number of mobile stations.

12 months
Business Radio (Self-Select)£50 for each one-way paging system site.36 months
Business Radio (Wide Area Distress Alarm Systems)For each 1 x 12.5 kHz channel per site, the following sums depending on whether use of the channel is being licensed in a heavily congested, congested or non-congested area designated in Part 2 of Schedule 5—12 months

(i)£100 for each channel per site in a heavily congested area;

(ii)£75 for each channel per site in a congested area;

(iii)£75 for each channel per site in a non-congested area.

Business Radio (Wide Area One-Way Paging and Speech Systems)

(a)For each 1 x 25kHz channel per site, the following sums depending on whether use of the channel is being licensed in a heavily congested, congested or non-congested area designated in Part 2 of Schedule 5—

12 months

(i)£200 for each channel per site in a heavily congested area;

(ii)£100 for each channel per site in a congested area;

(iii)£75 for each channel per site in a non-congested area.

(b)For each 1 x 12.5 kHz channel, 50 per cent of the prescribed sum specified in paragraph (a) depending upon whether the channel is being licensed in a heavily congested, congested or non-congested area designated in Part 2 of Schedule 5.

12 months
Business Radio (Wide Area Speech and Data Systems)

(a)Subject to paragraph (f), for each 2 x 12.5 kHz channel in the VHF High Band, UHF Band I or UHF Band II, the appropriate sum payable in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 5 as determined by whether use of the channel is being licensed in a heavily congested, congested or non-congested area designated in Part 2, and by the applicable category (having regard to the number of mobile stations per channel in use) specified in Part 3, of that Schedule.

12 months

(b)Subject to paragraph (f), for each 2 x 12.5 kHz channel in any bands other than those specified in paragraph (a), the appropriate sum applying in respect of a channel licensed in a non-congested area payable in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 5 as determined by the applicable category (having regard to the number of mobile stations per channel in use) specified in Part 3 of that Schedule.

12 months

(c)Subject to paragraph (f), for each 1 x 12.5 kHz channel, 50 per cent of the prescribed sum specified in paragraphs (a) or (b) depending on the frequency band in which the channel falls.

12 months

(d)Subject to paragraph (f), for each channel of less than or equal to 2 x 6.25 kHz, 50 per cent of the prescribed sum specified in paragraphs (a) or (b) depending on the frequency band in which the channel falls.

12 months

(e)Subject to paragraph (f), for each 2 x 25 kHz channel, 200 per cent of the prescribed sum specified in paragraphs (a) or (b) depending on the frequency band in which the channel falls.

12 months

(f)Where the sum payable in paragraphs (a) to (e) would otherwise be less than £75, a minimum fee of £75 shall be payable.

Business Radio (Common Base Station)

(a)£407 for each 2 x 12.5 kHz channel in the VHF Low Band designated for use within the defined coverage area of the licensed common base station service.

12 months

(b)For each 2 x 12.5 kHz channel in the VHF Mid Band or VHF High Band for common base station assignments on designated downgraded channels shared with wide area business radio systems, the following sums depending on whether use of the channel is being licensed in a heavily congested, congested or non-congested area designated in Schedule 6—

12 months

(i)£1,141 for each channel in a heavily congested area;

(ii)£570 for each channel in a congested area;

(iii)£285 for each channel in a non-congested area.

(c)For each 2 x 12.5 kHz channel in the 55-67 MHz and 171-191 MHz bands, £103 on the issue of the licence and thereafter—

12 months

(i)£206 on the first anniversary of the issue of the licence;

(ii)£309 on the second anniversary of the issue of the licence;

(iii)£412 on the third anniversary of the issue of the licence;

(iv)£618 on the fourth anniversary of the issue of the licence;

(v)£824 on the fifth and each subsequent anniversary of the issue of the licence.

(d)For each 2 x 12.5 kHz channel in any bands other than those specified in paragraphs (a) to (c) above designated for use within the defined coverage area of the licensed common base station service, the following sums depending on whether use of the channel is being licensed in a heavily congested, congested or non-congested area designated in Schedule 6—

12 months

(i)£1,630 for each channel in a heavily congested area;

(ii)£815 for each channel in a congested area;

(iii)£407 for each channel in a non-congested area.

(e)For each 1 x 12.5 channel, 50 per cent of the prescribed sum specified in paragraphs (a) to (d) depending on the frequency band in which the channel falls and whether use of the channel is being licensed in a heavily congested, congested or non-congested area designated in Schedule 6.

12 months
Business Radio (Public Access Mobile Radio)

(a)£5,544 for each 2 x 12.5 kHz national channel in the 174-208 MHz band.

12 months

(b)£1,109 for each 2 x 12.5 kHz regional channel in the 174-208 MHz band subject to a maximum fee of £3,000 where the same channel is licensed to the same licensee in more than one location.

12 months

(c)For each 1 x 12.5 kHz channel, 50 per cent of the prescribed sum specified in paragraphs (a) or (b) depending on whether the channel is a national channel or a regional channel.

12 months
Business Radio (Public Wide Area Paging)

(a)£9,900 for each 1 x 25 kHz national channel in the 137-172 MHz, 449-470 MHz or 870-871 MHz bands.

12 months

(b)£1,980 for each 1 x 25 kHz regional channel in the 137-172 MHz, 449-470 MHz or 870-871 MHz bands.

12 months

(c)For each 1 x 12.5 kHz channel, 50 per cent of the prescribed sum specified in paragraphs (a) or (b) depending on whether the channel is a national channel or a regional channel.

12 months
Business Radio (Public Mobile Data, Non-Voice)

(a)£9,900 for each 2 x 12.5 kHz national channel in the 105-165 MHz band.

12 months

(b)£7,920 for each 2 x 12.5 kHz national channel in the 174-208 MHz band.

12 months

(c)£7,920 for each 2 x 12.5 kHz national channel in the 420-450 MHz band.

12 months

(d)£9,900 for each 2 x 12.5 kHz national channel in the 450-470 MHz band.

12 months

(e)For each 1 x 12.5 kHz national channel, 50 per cent of the prescribed sum specified in paragraphs (a) to (d) depending on the frequency band in which the channel falls.

12 months

(f)£9,900 for each national channel in the 133-147 kHz band.

Business Radio (Remote Meter Reading Operator)

(a)£80,000 for each exclusive 200 kHz national channel in the 183.5-184.5 MHz band.

12 months

(b)£8,000 for each shared 200 kHz national channel in the 183.5-184.5 MHz band.

12 months

(c)£1,600 for each shared 200 kHz regional channel in the 183.5-184.5 MHz band.

12 months

(d)£1,000 for each shared 25 kHz national channel in the 183.5-184.5 MHz band.

12 months

(e)£200 for each shared 25kHz regional channel in the 183.5-184.5 MHz band.

12 months
Fixed Links
Point to Point Security CCTV Services

(a)£720 for each hub with a bandwidth less than or equal to 56 MHz.

12 months

(b)£885 for each hub with a bandwidth greater than 56 MHz but less than, or equal to, 140 MHz.

12 months

(c)£1,030 for each hub with a bandwidth greater than 140 MHz but less than, or equal to, 250 MHz.

12 months

(d)£1,155 for each hub with a bandwidth greater than 250 MHz but less than, or equal to, 308 MHz.

12 months

(e)Where a hub listed in paragraphs (a) to (d) is added after the issue of the licence, such sum as represents one-twelfth of the prescribed sum on the issue of the licence, multiplied by the number of complete calendar months beginning with the date of the addition of the hub to the next anniversary of the issue of the licence.

Point to Point Fixed Links

(a)Subject to paragraphs (b) and (d), for each co-ordinated bi-directional fixed link, the appropriate sum calculated in accordance with the formula set out in Part 1 of Schedule 7.

12 months

(b)For each co-ordinated bi-directional fixed link added after the issue of the licence and where the additional links are operating co-channel and cross-polar, 50 per cent of the prescribed sum specified in paragraph (a).

12 months

(c)For each uni-directional fixed link, 75 per cent of the prescribed sum specified in paragraph (a).

12 months

(d)Where a temporary co-ordinated bi-directional or uni-directional fixed link (other than an additional link referred to in paragraph (b)) is added after the issue of the licence, such sum as represents one-twelfth of the prescribed sum on the issue of the licence, multiplied by the number of complete calendar months beginning with the date of the addition of the link to the next anniversary of the issue of the licence.

Self Co-ordinated Links£50 for each 65 GHz fixed link.12 months
Scanning Telemetry

(a)£410 for each channel used at a base station hub which is not subject to national channel arrangements.

12 months

(b)For each 2 x 12.5 kHz national channel, £6,440 on the issue of the licence and on the first anniversary of issue of the licence, and £7,920 on the second and on any subsequent anniversary of the issue of the licence.

12 months

(c)For each 1 x 12.5 kHz channel, 50 per cent of the prescribed sum specified in paragraphs (a) or (b) depending on whether or not the channel is used at a base station hub which is not subject to national channel arrangements.

12 months
Fixed Wireless Access
Fixed Wireless Access (3.4, 3.6-4.2 GHz – Guernsey)£5,00060 months
Fixed Wireless Access (3.4, 3.6-4.2 GHz – Isle of Man)£5,00060 months
Fixed Wireless Access (3.4, 3.6-4.2 GHz – Jersey)£5,00060 months
Fixed Wireless Access (3.6-4.2 GHz)

(a)£8,436 for each 1 MHz national slot, where co-ordination is required with earth stations.

12 months

(b)£2,226 for each 1 MHz national slot, where co-ordination is required with earth stations and fixed links.

12 months
Fixed Wireless Access (5.8 GHz)£1 for each terminal, subject to a minimum fee of £50 for up to 49 terminals.12 months
Fixed Wireless Access (28 GHz Guernsey)

(a)£1,800 for each 2 x 112 MHz channel in the 28.0525–28.1645 GHz, paired with 29.0605–29.1725 GHz, bands.

12 months

(b)£1,800 for each 2 x 112 MHz channel in the 28.1925–28.3045 GHz, paired with 29.2005–29.3125 GHz, bands.

12 months

(c)£1,800 for each 2 x 112 MHz channel in the 28.3325–28.4445 GHz, paired with 29.3405–29.4525 GHz, bands.

12 months
Fixed Wireless Access (28 GHz Isle of Man)

(a)£2,133 for each 2 x 112 MHz channel in the 28.0525–28.1645 GHz, paired with 29.0605–29.1725 GHz, bands.

12 months

(b)£2,133 for each 2 x 112 MHz channel in the 28.1925–28.3045 GHz, paired with 29.2005–29.3125 GHz, bands.

12 months

(c)£2,133 for each 2 x 112 MHz channel in the 28.3325–28.4445 GHz, paired with 29.3405–29.4525 GHz, bands.

12 months
Fixed Wireless Access (28 GHz Jersey)

(a)£2,533 for each 2 x 112 MHz channel in the 28.0525–28.1645 GHz, paired with 29.0605–29.1725 GHz, bands.

12 months

(b)£2,533 for each 2 x 112 MHz channel in the 28.1925–28.3045 GHz, paired with 29.2005–29.3125 GHz, bands.

12 months

(c)£2,533 for each 2 x 112 MHz channel in the 28.3325–28.4445 GHz, paired with 29.3405–29.4525 GHz, bands.

12 months
Maritime
Coastal Station Radio (Marina)£75 for each base station in respect of channels M (157.850 MHz), M2 (161.425 MHz) and channel 80 (157.025 MHz).12 months
Coastal Station Radio (International)£100 for each international maritime channel (except channel 80 (157.025 MHz)) per base station, provided that channels designated for emergency use shall not be taken into account.12 months
Coastal Station Radio (UK)£180 for each channel in respect of non-international maritime channels per base station (including associated mobile stations).12 months
Coastal Station Radio (Training School)£5012 months
Differential Global Positioning System

(a)£250 for each channel per VHF station.

12 months

(b)£1,000 for each channel per MF or UHF station.

12 months
Maritime Navigational Aids and Radar

(a)£40 for each frequency per navigational aid or radar station, except for the use of a pair of VHF channels AI51 and AI52.

12 months

(b)£40 for each pair of VHF channels AI51 and AI52.

12 months
Maritime Radio (Suppliers and Demonstration)£5012 months
Ship Portable Radio£1512 months
Ship Radio£2012 months
Programme Making and Special Events
Programme Making and Special Events Fixed Site

(a)For the issue of a licence—

(i)£24 for each channel per site in respect of a single channel talk-back or a single channel radio microphone;

(ii)£96 for each channel per site in respect of a multi-channel talk-back, a multi-channel radio microphone or a wideband channel; plus—

(iii)in a premium case, £55.

(b)For the variation of a licence—

(i)subject to paragraph (b)(ii), where a channel listed in paragraph (a)(i) to(ii) is added, such sum as represents one-twelfth of the sum payable for the issue of a licence for the type of channel to which the additional channel belongs, multiplied by the number of complete and part-complete calendar months beginning with the day of the addition of the channel to the next anniversary of the issue of the licence;

(ii)where the aggregate sum payable for a variation of a licence in this paragraph in any case other than a premium case would otherwise be less than £24, a charge of £24 only; plus—

(iii)in a premium case, £55.

Programme Making and Special Events Link

(a)Subject to paragraph (a)(liii), for the issue of a licence—

(i)£2.25 for each channel of 12.5 kHz in the band 26–65 MHz for occasional use;

(ii)£7 for each channel of 12.5 kHz in the band 65–470 MHz for occasional use;

(iii)£2.25 for each channel of the 12.5 kHz in the band 470–1,000 MHz for occasional use;

(iv)£14 for each channel (not being a telemetry or telecommand channel) of 0.5 MHz in the band 1–2 GHz for occasional use;

(v)£14 for each telemetry or telecommand channel of 5MHz in the band 1–2 GHz for occasional use;

(vi)£23 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band 2–5 GHz for occasional use;

(vii)£14 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band 5–8 GHz for occasional use;

(viii)£7 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band 8–20 GHz for occasional use;

(ix)£4.50 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band 20–40 GHz for occasional use;

(x)£2.25 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band above 40 GHz for occasional use;

(xi)£125 for each channel of 12.5 kHz in the band 26–65 MHz for multi use type (1) channels;

(xii)£388 for each channel of 12.5 kHz in the band 65–470 MHz for multi use type (1) channels;

(xiii)£125 for each channel of 12.5 kHz in the band 470–1,000 MHz for multi use type (1) channels;

(xiv)£777 for each channel of 0.5 MHz in the band 1–2 GHz for multi use type (1) channels;

(xv)£1,276 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band 2–5 GHz for multi use type (1) channels;

(xvi)£777 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band 5–8 GHz for multi use type (1) channels;

(xvii)£388 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band 8–20 GHz for multi use type (1) channels;

(xviii)£249 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band 20–40 GHz for multi use type (1) channels;

(xix)£125 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band above 40 GHz for multi use type (1) channels;

(xx)£810 for each channel of 12.5 kHz in the band 26–65 MHz for multi use type (2) channels;

(xxi)£2,520 for each channel of 12.5 kHz in the band 65–470 MHz for multi use type (2) channels;

(xxii)£810 for each channel of 12.5 kHz in the band 470–1,000 MHz for multi use type (2) channels;

(xxiii)£5,040 for each channel of 0.5 MHz in the band 1–2 GHz for multi use type (2) channels;

(xxiv)£8,280 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band 2–5 GHz for multi use type (2) channels;

(xxv)£5,040 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band 5–8 GHz for multi use type (2) channels;

(xxvi)£2,520 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band 8–20 GHz for multi use type (2) channels;

(xxvii)£1,620 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band 20–40 GHz for multi use type (2) channels;

(xxviii)£810 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band above 40 GHz for multi use type (2) channels;

(xxix)£72 for each channel of 12.5 kHz in the band 26-65 MHz for primary regional channels;

(xxx)£225 for each channel of 12.5 kHz in the band 65-470 MHz for primary regional channels;

(xxxi)£72 for each channel of 12.5 in the band 470-1,000 MHz for primary regional channels;

(xxxii)£432 for each channel of 0.5 MHz in the band 1-2 GHz for primary regional channels;

(xxxiii)£750 for each channel of 5MHz in the band 2-5 GHz for primary regional channels;

(xxxiv)£432 for each channel of 5MHz in the band 5-8 GHz for primary regional channels;

(xxxv)£216 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band 8-20 GHz for primary regional channels;

(xxxvi)£144 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band 20-40 GHz for primary regional channels;

(xxxvii)£72 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band above 40 GHz for primary regional channels;

(xxxviii)£29 for each channel of 12.5 kHz in the band 26-65 MHz for secondary regional channels and primary area channels;

(xxxix)£90 for each channel of 12.5 kHz in the band 65-470 MHz for secondary regional channels and primary area channels;

(xl)£29 for each channel of 12.5 kHz in the band 470-1,000 MHz for secondary regional channels and primary area channels;

(xli)£172 for each channel of 0.5 MHz in the band 1-2 GHz for secondary regional channels and primary area channels;

(xlii)£300 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band 2-5 GHz for secondary regional channels and primary area channels;

(xliii)£172 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band 5-8 GHz for secondary regional channels and primary area channels;

(xliv)£86 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band 8-20 GHz for secondary regional channels and primary area channels;

(xlv)£58 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band 20-40 GHz for secondary regional channels and primary area channels;

(xlvi)£29 for each channel of 5 MHz in the band above 40 GHz for secondary regional channels and primary area channels;

(xlvii)£43 for each channel of 12.5 kHz in the band 26-65 MHz for programme sound link use;

(xlviii)£205 for each channel of 0.5 MHz in the band 1517–1525 MHz for programme sound link use;

(xlix)£12 for each channel of 12.5 kHz in the band 26-65 MHz for restricted service programme sound link use;

(l)£36 for each channel of 12.5 kHz in the band 65-470 MHz for restricted service programme sound link use;

(li)£12 for each channel of 12.5 kHz in the band 470-1,000 MHz for restricted service programme sound link use;

(lii)£100 for each channel of 0.5 MHz in the band 1517–1525 MHz for restricted service programme sound link use;

(liii)where the aggregate sum payable on the issue of a licence in this paragraph in any case other than a premium case would otherwise be less than £24, a charge of £24 only; plus—

(liv)in a premium case, £55.

(b)For the variation of a licence—

(i)subject to paragraph (b)(ii), where a channel listed in paragraph (a)(xxix) to(xlviii) is added, such sum as represents one-twelfth of the sum payable for the issue of a licence for the type of channel to which the additional channel belongs, multiplied by the number of complete and part-complete calendar months beginning with the day of the addition of the channel to the next anniversary of the issue of the licence;

(ii)where the aggregate sum payable for a variation of a licence in this paragraph in any case other than a premium case would otherwise be less than £24, a charge of £24 only; plus—

(iii)in a premium case, £55.

Programme Making and Special Events Low Power

(a)Subject to paragraph (a)(xi), for the issue of a licence—

(i)£8 for each occasional use channel for a single channel radio microphone;

(ii)£444 for each multi use type (1) channel for a single channel radio microphone;

(iii)£2,880 for each multi use type (2) channel for a single channel radio microphone;

(iv)£1,152 per primary channel in the British Islands for a single channel radio microphone;

(v)£288 for each primary regional channel for a single channel radio microphone;

(vi)£115 for each primary area channel for a single channel radio microphone;

(vii)£460 for each secondary channel in the British Islands for a single channel radio microphone;

(viii)£115 for each secondary regional channel for a single channel radio microphone;

(ix)£48 for each occasional use of a multi-channel radio microphone or a single wideband channel;

(x)£2,664 for each multi-use type (1) channel of a multi-channel radio microphone or a single wideband channel; plus—

(xi)where the aggregate sum payable on the issue of a licence in this paragraph in any case other than a premium case would otherwise be less than £24, a charge of £24 only; plus—

(xii)in a premium case, £55.

(b)For the variation of a licence—

(i)subject to paragraph (b)(ii), where a channel listed in paragraph (a)(iv) to(viii) is added, such sum as represents one-twelfth of the sum payable for the issue of a licence for the type of channel to which the additional channel belongs, multiplied by the number of complete and part-complete calendar months beginning with the day of the addition of the channel to the next anniversary of the issue of the licence;

(ii)where the aggregate sum payable for a variation of a licence in this paragraph in any case other than a premium case would otherwise be less than £24, a charge of £24 only; plus—

(ii)in a premium case, £55.

UK Wireless Microphone (Annual)

(a)£75 for each shared Multi-channel or wideband channel in the British Islands, where the licensee has applied for the licence using the facilities for application and payment on the designated website.

12 months

(b)In any case other than that specified in paragraph (a), £80 for each shared Multi-channel or wideband channel in the British Islands.

12 months
UK Wireless Microphone (Biennial)

(a)£135 for each shared Multi-channel or wideband channel in the British Islands, where the licensee has applied for the licence using the facilities for application and payment on the designated website.

24 months

(b)In any case other than that specified in paragraph (a), £145 for each shared Multi-channel or wideband channel in the British Islands.

24 months
Public Wireless Networks
Public Wireless Networks (2G Cellular Operator)

(a)£142,560 for each 2 x 200 kHz national channel in the 880.0-960.0 MHz band.

12 months

(b)£110,880 for each 2 x 200 kHz national channel in the 1710.0-1880.0 MHz band.

12 months
Public Wireless Networks (2G and 3G Cellular Operator – Guernsey)£320 for each 2 x 200 kHz channel or slot.12 months
Public Wireless Networks (2G and 3G Cellular Operator – Jersey)£320 for each 2 x 200 kHz channel or slot.12 months
Public Wireless Networks (2G and 3G Cellular Operator – Isle of Man)£320 for each 2 x 200 kHz channel or slot.12 months
Satellite Services
Satellite (Aircraft Earth Station)For each network of earth stations installed in aircraft and operating in the 14.0-14.25 GHz band, the appropriate sum calculated in accordance with the formula set out in Part 1 of Schedule 8.12 months
Satellite (Earth Station Network)For each network of earth stations operating in the 14.0-14.25 GHz and 29.5-30.0 GHz bands, the appropriate sum calculated in accordance with the formula set out in Part 1 of Schedule 8.12 months
Satellite (Earth Station - Non-Fixed Satellite Service)£500.12 months
Satellite (Earth Station - Non-Geostationary)£500.12 months
Satellite (Earth Station on board Vessel)For each network of earth stations installed on board vessels and operating in the 14.0-14.25 GHz band, the appropriate sum calculated in accordance with the formula set out in Part 1 of Schedule 8.12 months
Satellite (Permanent Earth Station)For each site (the area contained within a circle of a radius of 500 metres centred on a point defined by the licensee), the appropriate sum calculated in accordance with the formula set out in Part 2 of Schedule 8.12 months
Satellite (Transportable Earth Station)For each earth station operating in the 14.0-14.5 GHz band, the appropriate sum payable in accordance with Part 4 of Schedule 8 as determined by the power and bandwidth of the earth station.12 months
Science and Technology
Non-Operational Temporary Use£50 for each channel per location each month.
Non-Operational Development£50 for each station or apparatus per location.12 months.

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