Irish Minister sign regulations for temporary release of extra spectrum

News Wireless Ireland 9 APR 2020
Irish Minister sign regulations for temporary release of extra spectrum

Ireland's Communications Minister Richard Bruton and ComReg have signed regulations to enable the regulator to release additional radio spectrum on a temporary basis. 

The move is designed to help mobile network operators boost mobile and broadband capacity as they cope with increased demand during the Covid-19 pandemic. Operators can apply for temporary licences that are valid for a maximum of three months. They will be able to apply for a further 3-month extension if the current situation continues for longer. ComReg will apply a nominal fee of EUR 100 per licence. 

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