Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)

Regulations

Regulations on the use of Television White Spaces, 2018

2. Purpose

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(1)The purpose of these regulations is to:
(a)Support the uptake of affordable broadband services and access by the underserved.
(b)Establish the regulatory framework through which the Authority may authorise the use of Dynamic spectrum assignment for TVWS.
(c)Establish the conditions under which the TVWS must operate in accordance with the National Radio Frequency Plan.
(d)Establish standard terms and conditions applicable to the operation of WSDs in the frequency band 470 MHz to 694 MHz, excluding Radio Astronomy sub-band 606 MHz to 614 MHz .
(e)Establish standard terms and conditions applicable to the operation of Geo-location spectrum databases (GLSDs) in the frequency band 470 MHz to 694 MHz, excluding Radio Astronomy sub-band 606 MHz to 614 MHz.
(f)Prescribe conditions for the possession of WSDs.
(g)Establish the mechanisms for ensuring the protection of primary users in the band 470 MHz to 694 MHz from harmful interference.