#2009-1651Decree No. 2009-1651 Amending Usage Fees for Radio Frequencies
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This decree modifies the previous regulations regarding the usage fees for radio frequencies in France. It clarifies definitions related to base stations and temporary frequency usage authorizations while exempting holders of low-frequency licenses from certain fees. The decree also outlines revised fee calculations based on various criteria such as frequency band and area covered, introduces new rules for payment deadlines and adjustments based on inflation, and specifies which parties are exempt from these fees.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of definitions for base stations and temporary frequency authorizations.
- Exemption from usage fees for licenses under 29.7 MHz.
- Changes to annual fee calculations based on area covered and frequency.
Obligations
What this law requires
Holders of frequency usage authorizations below 29.7 MHz must be exempted from paying the frequency availability fee (redevance de mise à disposition).
Calculate annual frequency availability fees for mobile service assignments below 470 MHz using the formula: coefficient l × bf × c × k4, where coefficient c is determined by a tiered scale based on attribution surface area.
Apply coefficient c values according to specified scales: for assignments based on coverage area (from 0.0051 for ≤20 km² to 1 for >300,000 km²); for allotments based on geographic zones with annual adjustments for 2010 and 2011 onwards.
Update all frequency availability fee amounts annually based on the variation in consumer price index (including tobacco) published by INSEE for September, using September 2007 as the reference index.
Collect frequency availability fees in advance by January 31st of each year, or on the date frequency is made available for new assignments, calculated pro rata temporis based on the number of days.