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#2007-1532Decree No. 2007-1532 on Radio Frequency Usage Fees

🇫🇷France··Other·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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This law, known as Decree No. 2007-1532, establishes the framework for the usage fees associated with radio frequencies in France. It outlines the various types of frequency allocations and the corresponding annual fees that must be paid by holders of frequency usage licenses. The decree specifies the calculation method for these fees based on different coefficients, ensuring that frequency allocation is managed efficiently by the regulatory authority. Additionally, it details exemptions and the annual adjustment of fees based on inflation.

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Key Changes

  • Introduction of a structured fee system for frequency usage based on various coefficients.
  • Exemptions for certain public service entities from frequency usage fees.
  • Annual adjustment of fees based on the consumer price index.

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Frequency license holders must pay an annual domainial fee for radio frequency provision, calculated according to Chapter I of this decree

Holders of frequency usage authorizations issued before January 1, 1997 or granted by ARCEP
operational
high

Frequency license holders must pay an annual management fee to cover state costs for spectrum management and frequency authorization administration, calculated according to Chapter II of this decree

Holders of frequency usage authorizations issued before January 1, 1997 or granted by ARCEP
operational
high

Operators must pay committed amounts from candidature-based frequency allocations upon authorization grant, with the amount specified in the authorization decision

Frequency license holders awarded through competitive bidding procedures
operational
high

Calculate annual fees for fixed point-to-point service assignments using the formula: l × bf × lb × es × k1 (in euros)

Holders of fixed point-to-point service frequency assignments
operational
high

Calculate annual fees for local loop radio fixed service allotments using the formula: l × bf × c × k2 (in euros), where c equals coverage area ratio to total metropolitan territory

Holders of local loop radio fixed service frequency allotments
operational

Affected Parties

Telecommunication operatorsPublic service entities

Tags

frequency regulation,telecommunications,public policy