1、sTD.CEPT ERC REPORT 73-ENGL 2000 232b414 001ib785 627 ERC REPORT 73 European Radiocommunications Committee (ERC) within the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) INVESTIGATION OF THE POSSIBILITIES OF HARMONISING (LICENSING AND FEES FOR) THE PMR SERVICE WITHIN CE
2、P“ ADMINISTRATIONS Eger, April 2000 _ STDnCEPT ERC REPORT 73-ENGL 2000 W 232b414 00Lb78b 5b3 W ERC RFPORT 73 Copyright 2000 the European Confeience of Postai and Telecommunications Administrations (LLPT) STD.CEPT ERC REPORT 73-ENGL 2000 2326434 0036787 ERC REPORT 73 INDEX TABLE 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
3、 2 INTRODUCTION 1 3 CURRENT PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES . 2 3.1 Definition 2 3.2 ER0 Report 2 3.3 ANALYSIS OF FEE POLICIES 4 4.1 Factors 4 4.2 Analysis 5 LICENSING PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES 5 5.1 Licence Application forms . . 5 5.2 Generic Licence 5 5.3 Licence Issue Times . 5 5.4 Licence Duration 6 5.5
4、 Licence Conditions . 6 5.6 PMR Definition 6 5.7 PMR Sectors Classification 6 5.8 Phasing . 7 6 CONCLUSIONS AND PROPOSALS . 7 7 FEFERENCES . 7 Annex 1 Current Licensing practices and procedures 8 Annex 1 (b) Graphical representation of PMR fees 17 Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4 Results of the studys questi
5、onnaire . 3 4 5 PMR sectors classification . 22 Generic structure of application form 25 Generic structure for Licence documentation 26 STD-CEPT ERC REPORT 73-ENGL 2000 = 232b4LLi 00Lb788 336 m ERC REPORT 73 Page I 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY o o o o The following gives an overview of what is contained with
6、in the Report on Professional Mobile Radio (PMR): The widespread use of PMR across Europe was recognised. Wide disparities exist regarding the practices and procedures associated with licensing and fees for PMR within CEPT Administrations. A harmonised generic structure for Licence application forms
7、 and licence documentation was produced, based on the inclusion of components commonly used by different Administrations. Fee setting policies should be transparent and relate to the item for which they are charged. CEPT Administrations should adopt the following PMR definition: self provided, self
8、used or closed user group mobile radio systems - .e. Professional Mobile Radio. CEPT Administrations should note common classifications for PMR and are encouraged, when in future adapting their computerised licensing systems, to work in the direction indicated in this Report. CEPT Administrations ad
9、opt a minimum PMR licence duration of five years. A Recommendation on a generic licence application form and generic licence documentation was formulated. That the average processing time, excluding Co-ordination, of two weeks for smaller systems, and six weeks for larger s ystemsshould be adopted b
10、y CEPT Administrations. PMR licences are legal documents authorising licensees to operate PMR systems. The study found that even with the small differences in the conditions attached to PMR licences by various Administrations, there is a strong degree of commonality. The study concluded that licence
11、 conditions have little effect on overall PMR penetration, hence there was little reason to propose changes to the current arrangements. Industry support the work and the findings of this Report. 2 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this Report is to present the findings on PMR regarding the potential for
12、the harmonisation of regulatory requirements relating to the use of PMR. This Report examines the scope for harmonised regulatory requirements relating to the use of PMR services. This was as a result of concerns, expressed by the industry, that there are currently many wide ranging variations in th
13、e areas of licensing, and fees policies and procedures which affects the penetration of PMR. , The terms of reference of the study were: Prepare model licence documentation; Define the PMR service and list the different applications; Consider current iicensing practices and procedures - to include l
14、icence conditions, licence duration, and target times for issuing licences; Prepare model licence applications forms; Consider ways in which licence fee policies for PMR might be harmonised by investigating what fees are used for by Administrations and what they consist oj Prepare draft ERC instrume
15、nts to implement the model licence application forms and documentation, and fees policies. As part of the study a detailed questionnaire regarding current licensing practices and procedures was circulated to all CEPT Administrations. Responses were received from twenty one Administrations. A copy of
16、 the questionnaire and interpretation of responses received can be found in Annex I. It should be noted though that not all administrations require PMR to be used for professional use only. 1 In case of Co-ordination with neighbouring countries this time period could be longer but should not be long
17、er than 4 months. STD-CEPT ERC REPORT 73-ENGL ZOO0 232b4l14 003b7q 272 ERC REPORT 73 Page 2 , 3 CURRENT PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES Service: Type of User: Cellular PAMR Generally available to all (Public Network) Third party provided to a number of unrelated user 3.1 Definition The study had a need to
18、distinguish between public and private when defining PMR. It was decided that for th purpose of this Report PMR would be taken to mean self provided, self used or closed user group mobile radio systems - i.e. Professional Mobile Radio3. Ph4R is part of the land mobile service based on the use of sim
19、plex, half and possibly full duplex at the terminal level in order to provide closed user group communications. PMR products follow specific standards such as ETS 300 086, ETS 300 113 and equivalents. Citizens Band -CB (e.g. PR 27) is not part of PMR. PMR, provides professional users with immediate
20、access to two way tailored networks, customised features and specific coverage for voice andor data, using appropriate signalling and protocols through owned or shared infrastructures with easily controllable costs even when connected to Public Switched Telephone Networks (PSTN), for which other sta
21、ndards may apply. A major characteristic of PMR is the very wide range of users, from small users sharing spectrum through to large users using national exclusive spectrum. A fuller more comprehensive, but not exhaustive, list of examples is given in Annex 2. The following matrix puts into context P
22、MR against other services; I 1 POUDS I I PMR I Self-provided and closed user groups. 3.2 ER0 Report The ER0 report, PMR The validity of licences issued, licence fees and the time taken to issue a licence; 0 General procedures for issuing licences are too complicated and timeconsuming, as well as var
23、ying between different Administrations; 0 Users claim that the handling of applications and the procedures that are needed to obtain a licence, including frequency assignment, are too complicated and time consuming. This study is part of the follow up on the proposals and recommendations mentioned i
24、n the 1997 EA0 report on PMR I. Administration costs for spectrum management, licensing process and spectrum control. II. Spectrum negotiation with other users at national, European (CEPT groups and direct agreement between Administrations) and world-wide levels (World Radio Conferences in particula
25、r). III. Re-farming: Spectrum re-allocation decided at any level including re-farming procedures and new equipment costs for displaced users. IV. The introduction of new radio technologies have to be assessed for their spectrum implications and compatibility with other technologies. V. Incentive and
26、 dis-incentive measures: Lower fees or increased fees can be an effective tool to accelerate user moves, for example introduction of a new technology or move to a higher frequency band. Fees levied on PMR users are designed to cover or to contribute to these spectrum related expenses. The present fe
27、es on PMR clearly show that in many countries PMR users bear an excessive part of these expenses. The very wide variety of PMR fees may form a barrier to European harmonisation. Economic I. II. Wide diversity exists in the amount of spectrum allocated to PMR by different Administrations. Some Admini
28、strations use price differentials to reflect spectrum scarcity. Administrations can differ in the number and description of users, the total user base of all administrations is listed in Annex 2, PMR Sectors Classification. Consequently this can result in differing Administrations fees according to
29、spectrum available from each to support requested services. Social Consumers in different countries have varying requirements which affect the services provided and influence the fees charged. Geomauhical Geographical factors can create a barrier to wide area PMR coverage, resulting in consumers pos
30、sibly opting for alternative services which can attract different fees. Technological I. In some Administrations the availability of alternative services can influence the cost of a PMR licence. II. The use of spectrum may be reflected in the fees charged. STD.CEPT ERC REPORT 73-ENGL 2000 9 232hYL4
31、0026792 867 ERC REPORT 73 Page 5 4.2 Analysis The terms of reference for the study suggested considering ways in which licence fee policies for PMR might be harmonised, this does not mean that all Administrations should charge the same fee, but that there should be commonalties in the way fees are c
32、alculated. In CEPT Administrations the basis for calculating fees ranges from arbitrary fees which are not intended to cover costs through to full cost-recovery. Licence fees are governed by many different policies across Europe and it is therefore difficult to draw up a means of harmonising them. (
33、The wide diversity in fees is demonstrated in Annex 1) However to take account of spectrum management requirements; fees should at least in some way be based on bandwidth and the geographical coverage area obtained. An equally important part of fee charges is to recover the costs of Administrations
34、in carrying out their statutory functions and even here there are some differences between Administrations. For example, geographic location will affect how much international Co-ordination is required. Legislative structures may also affect the way in which fees are set and recovered! For these, an
35、d many other reasons it is clear that any harmonisation measures in this area will require further effort. It is equally important that fee setting policies should be transparent and relate to the item for which they are charged. Further work on this subject of PMR fees is being carried out within C
36、EPT 5 LICENSING PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES 5.1 Licence Application forms In order to assist in the harmonisation process, it would help if the same format for licence application forms was used throughout Europe. Therefore, in an effort to standardise the format of the application forms used by the va
37、rious CEPT Administrations, a generic application form has been drawn up based on the inclusion of common components. Administrations may add to this generic structure to meet specific national requirements and, by following this common sectioned format, their application forms should be more user f
38、riendly. National requirements need to be transparent and should be able to be justified on grounds of effective spectrum management. Annex 3 shows the generic framework for an application form. This will be the subject of an ERC Recommendation. The Report recognises the increasing use of electronic
39、 means for processing applications and it is envisaged that the generic structure form may assist in taking forward this process. 5.2 Generic Licence The study felt that the same principle as with licence application forms should be applied to licence documentation, although it was noted that this d
40、ocument needed to reflect individual Administrations legal systems and requirements. It was considered that there was less of a need for it to be a generic model since it is not completed by licensees. Greater emphasis was placed on the licence application which users have to complete. Annex 4 shows
41、 the general framework for licence documentation. This will be included in the ERC Recommendation mentioned in the previous section. 5.3 Licence Issue Times Having noted wide variation in the time taken to process a licence application the study proposes that the average processing time, excluding C
42、o-ordination, of two weeks for smaller systems, and six weeks for larger systems should be adopted by CEPT Administrations. However it should also be noted that, EU Administrations need to comply with the EU Licensing Directive (97113EC) which states that all licence applications need to be granted
43、within a six week period, but It should be noted that the UK has begun to alter the way fees are charged for PMR licences, with the introduction of Spectrum Pricing. Previously, the cost of a licence was based solely on cost-recovery, that is the cost of a licence was based entirely on recovering th
44、e overall administration cost. Spectrum pricing however takes account of spectrum availability and present and future demand, as well as providing incentives for spectrum efficiency. Fees therefore provide an important tool to manage the spectrum more effectively and efficiently; within the framewor
45、k of overall spectrum management objectives. STD-CEPT ERC REFORT 73-ENGL 2000 II 232b4L4 00Lb793 7T3 m ERC REPORT 73 Page 6 that a longer time is permitted when co-ordination has to be undertaken. The time scale for the latter is not open-ended, therefore the majority of licences issued by EU Member
46、 States should be granted in six weeks. The ER0 report PMR the equipment should be type approved. Yes. but not comDulsorv. Dealer/installer S wizerland Turkey UK No Y es No Dealers signature is needed. STDmCEPT ERC REPORT 73-ENGL 2000 232b434 0036799 ILL m ERC REPORT 73 Page 12 5. PMR Licence validi
47、ty period. Administration Austria How long is a PMR licence valid for? 10 Years Do they have a pre- determined end date? Notice period given before unlimited 5 vears Czech Republic P 1 year Unlimited (Trunked systems 10 years) Yes No Notice period is as long as ossible ;l-5 ears. I 5 years 10 years
48、- renewable each year Typically 5 - 6 years, renewable after this period. 5 years renewable for private use and 10 or 15 years for shared use. unlimited.(trunked system 10 years) Denmark Yes No Y es 6 months - 1 year. Com ensation ma be offered. German No 5 years - renewable No Hungary 2-3 years not
49、ice is to be given in the National Table of yes, 12 months from the date of issue. 12 months, re-issued annuallysubject to Davment of fees. 5 years Licence valid till the end of the year; renewal annuallv. renewals are made on January of every year. Yes. Liechtenstein I Luxembour Until revocation 5 years PMR (normal) No Yes 10 years Public PAMR systems (shared use). frequencies not specified.) unlimited, renewable annually subject to payment of fees. 5 vears NO 5 years, under the observance of the radiocommunication regulations in force and the payment of yearly
