The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released a proposal to renew the 2015 Low Interference Potential Device (LIPD) Class License.
Under Section 137 of the Radiocommunications Act, a class license cannot be issued that is inconsistent with the spectrum plan or any relevant frequency band plan. The consultation document mentioned that related amendments could be made to one or more frequency band plans prepared under Section 32 of the Act to ensure consistency with the new LIPD class license, if approved. Amendments are proposed to the following frequency band plans to clarify that the spectrum covered by these plans may be used for services provided under and in accordance with the conditions of the new LIPD class license:
• Mobile Satellite Service Frequency Band Plan (1980–2010 MHz and 2170–2200 MHz) 2022.
• Television External Transmission Frequency Band Plan (2010–2110 MHz and 2200–2300 MHz) 2022.
Interested parties are invited to submit their comments on the issues raised in this consultation document. The deadline for submissions is Friday, June 20, 2025.
**WHOM DOES THIS IMPACT? **
The direct impact is on Radiocommunication Service Providers, Equipment Manufacturers, End Users, Regulators, and Policymakers.
**CONCLUSION: **
The impact is significant in ensuring regulatory consistency and promoting more efficient and secure use of the frequency spectrum. This benefits a wide range of stakeholders in the telecommunications sector, from service providers and manufacturers to end users and regulators.
Regulatory Impact
| Impact Type | Status |
|---|---|
| Top Priority | |
| Type Certificate | |
| Spectrum Bands | |
| Import Changes (HS Codes) | |
| Standard Changes | |
| Product Changes | |
| Label Changes |