The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Grants of Recognised Spectrum Access) Order 2007

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order specifies the frequencies for which the Office of Communications (“OFCOM”) will grant recognised spectrum access.

Article 2(1) provides that a limited number of grants of recognised spectrum access will be available in the frequency bands listed in the Schedule. Article 2(3) sets out the criteria OFCOM shall apply in determining the limit on the number of grants and the persons to whom they may be granted.

A full regulatory impact assessment of the effect that this Order will have on the costs to business is available from OFCOM at Riverside House, 2a Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 9HA (Tel: 020 7981 3000) or on the Office of Communications Internet web site at www.ofcom.org.uk. Copies of the assessment have also been placed in the libraries of both Houses of Parliament.