Statutory Instruments
2016 No. 794
Electronic Communications
The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges for the 900 MHz frequency band and the 1800 MHz frequency band) (Amendment and Further Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2016
Made
21st July 2016
Coming into force
12th August 2016
The Office of Communications (“OFCOM”) make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 12, 13(2) and 122(7) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006( 1 ) (the “Act”) and as required by article 6(1) and (2) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act (Directions to OFCOM) Order 2010( 2 ).
Before making these Regulations, OFCOM have given notice of their proposal to do so in accordance with section 122(4)(a) of the Act, published notice of their proposal in accordance with section 122(4)(b) of the Act, and have considered the representations made to them before the time specified in the notice in accordance with section 122(4)(c) of the Act.
Citation and commencement
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges for the 900 MHz frequency band and the 1800 MHz frequency band) (Amendment and Further Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 and shall come into force on 12th August 2016.
Amendment to the Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges for the 900 MHz frequency band and the 1800 MHz frequency band) (Amendment and Further Provisions) Regulations 2015
2. —(1) The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges for the 900 MHz frequency band and the 1800 MHz frequency band) (Amendment and Further Provisions) Regulations 2015( 3 ) shall be amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2) In the formula set out in regulation 6(2), for “125.6” substitute “98.1”.
(3) In the formula set out in regulation 7(2), for “125.6” substitute “98.1”.
Philip Marnick
Group Director, Spectrum Group
For and by the authority of the Office of Communications
21st July 2016