Final Policy and Licensing Procedures for the Auction of the 24 and 38 GHz Frequency Bands

May 29, 1999

Table of Contents

• Highlights of the Licensing Process for the 24 and 38 GHz Bands

1. Introduction
2. Spectrum Allocation and Policy
   • 2.1 Frequency Band Structure
     • 2.1.1 The 24 GHz Band
     • 2.1.2 The 38 GHz Band
   • 2.2 Spectrum Licence Packages
   • 2.3 Eligibility and Spectrum Aggregation Limits
     • 2.3.1 General Eligibility Requirements
     • 2.3.2 Competition Principles
     • 2.3.3 Competition Policies for the 24 and 38 GHz Bands
     • 2.3.4 Spectrum Aggregation Limits for the 24 and 38 GHz Bands
     • 2.3.5 Application of Aggregation Limit to the 28 GHz Band
     • 2.3.6 Review of Aggregation Limits
3. Definition of Licences
   • 3.1 Spectrum Licences
   • 3.2 Service Areas
   • 3.3 Spectrum Licence Packages
   • 3.4 Ministerial Authority
   • 3.5 Licence Term and Renewal
   • 3.6 Transfer and Division of Licences
     • 3.6.1 Transferability of Licences
     • 3.6.2 Divisibility of Licences
     • 3.6.3 Transfer/Divisibility Moratorium
   • 3.7 Flexibility of Use
   • 3.8 Implementation of Spectrum Usage
4. Technical Considerations
   • 4.1 General
   • 4.2 Coordination Process
     • 4.2.1 Arrangements Between Licensees
     • 4.2.2 Coordination Process in Lieu of Boundary Arrangement Between Operators
   • 4.3 Interference Considerations
     • 4.3.1 Co-Channel, Adjacent-Area Systems
     • 4.3.2 Adjacent-Channel, Same-Area Systems
   • 4.4 Technical Acceptance Certification
   • 4.5 Sharing Issues at 24 GHz
   • 4.6 International Coordination
5. Conditions of Licence
   • 5.1 Conditions of Licence for All Licensees
   • 5.2 Licence Conditions for Radiocommmunication Carriers
6. Licensing Process
   • 6.1 Application Process
     • 6.1.1 Submission of Applications
     • 6.1.2 Review of Applications
     • 6.1.3 Withdrawal of Application Forms
     • 6.1.4 Change of Information
   • 6.2 Prohibition of Collusion
   • 6.3 Notifications of Interest
   • 6.4 Amendments and Supplements
   • 6.5 Auction Design and Rules
     • 6.5.1 Bidder Eligibility Points
     • 6.5.2 Activity Rule
     • 6.5.3 Stage Changes
     • 6.5.4 Withdrawal of Bids and Related Penalties
     • 6.5.5 Bid Increments
     • 6.5.6 Activity Rule Waivers
     • 6.5.7 Pro-Active Waivers
     • 6.5.8 Withdrawal from the Auction
     • 6.5.9 Closure of the Auction
   • 6.6 Post-Auction Procedures
     • 6.6.1 Bids and Withdrawal Penalties
     • 6.6.2 Bid Forfeiture and Related Penalties
     • 6.6.3 Eligibility Documentation
     • 6.6.4 Enforcement of Spectrum Aggregation Limits
   • 6.7 Software Requirements
   • 6.8 Back-up Procedures
7. Financial Aspects of the Auction
   • 7.1 Reserve Prices
   • 7.2 Pre-auction Deposits
   • 7.3 Bid Payment
   • 7.4 Bidding Credits
8. Issuance of Licences

• Appendix 1 – Map of Tier 3 Service Areas
• Appendix 2 – Key Dates
• Appendix 3 – Application to Participate in the Auction of the 24 and 38 GHz Frequency Bands
  • Checklist for Attachments:
  • Annex A – Tier 3 Areas Overlap
  • Annex B – Desired Initial Level of Eligibility Points and Required Pre-auction Deposit
  • Annex C – Elements of the Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit
  • Annex D – Designated Bidders
• Appendix 4 – Deed of Acknowledgment
• Appendix 5 – Notification of Interest for the Auction of the 24 and 38 GHz Frequency Bands
• Appendix 6 – Detailed list of licences to be auctioned
• Appendix 7 – Declaration of Ownership and Control for Provisional Winners of 24/38 GHz Licences Who Wish to Act as Radiocommunication Carriers