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F r e q u e N C y M A N A g e M e N T WHAT DoeS CoMMuNiCATioNS ProJeCT For uTiLiSATioN Such “digital dividend” is the FrequeNCy MANAgeMeNT oF THe 3400–3800 MHz 800 MHz band, which was sold by eNTAiL? FrequeNCy BAND, 2014–2016 the Authority in 2014 – along with some other frequency bands – for • As part of frequency manage- This project is intended for the sale the provision of broadband wire- ment, the NMHH develops techni- of spectrum licences for frequen- less communications services. The cal and legal rules for the distribu- cies, both available or released, in 800 MHz band is particularly sig- tion and allocation of frequency the 3400–3800 MHz band. The nificant for broadband services as, bands and the terms of use, basic purpose of selling these due to its favourable propagation frequencies is for the Authority to characteristics, it allows operators • publishes the requirements of meet demand for the deployment to cover larger areas with fewer frequency use, conditions for ob- of high-density and high-speed transmitters while reaching larger taining usage rights and informa- wireless broadband networks. This target audiences. tion related to charges, is also in line with the economic and social policy objectives under • maintains and regularly updates the Digital Agenda for europe. in the registers prescribed by law, their consultations with manu- facturers and service providers, • conducts frequency auctions, NMHH professionals are seeking to establish as to whether there • issues radio licenses and verifies is a solid market demand for the compliance. band or some of its segments, and if yes, exactly what segments and for what purpose. This enables the Authority to provide consum- ers with easy access to wireless broadband services. SigNiFiCANCe oF DigiTAL SWiTCHoVerS – THe 800MHz AND 700MHz BANDS The 700 MHz band is the so-called “second dividend” which, similarly in october 2013, terrestrial to the 800 MHz band, is equipped analogue television broadcasting with extremely good propagation on land, on was shut down across Hungary. As characteristics, is particularly suit- able for the deployment of mobile a result of the “nurturing” switcho- water, in air ver process, which was extremely broadband networks. Based on The NMHH also issues liceses smooth by european standards, international regulations, this viewers have access to 9 channels band can be also allocated in the for special purposes. These in- free of charge (compared to the future for broadband communica- clude, for instance, frequencies earlier 3) and in better picture and tions services. until 2020 – the used for the communication sys- sound quality. in addition, with the expiration of the digital television tems of ships and aircraft. Since introduction of the more efficient broadcasting license of the current 2011, the NMHH has issued 989 digital technology in terms of fre- user of the band – the 700 MHz licenses for the on-board radios quency utilisation, some frequency band is reserved in Hungary. until of aircraft and ships. bands previously used for ana- then, the Authority must prepare logue broadcasting were released a final plan for the utilisation of the and became available for other frequency which, in consideration radio communications services. of the trends, is the most benefi- cial for the market. 27