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Frequency Spectrum Management

  • Description
  • FAQ

 

TRA is the body responsible for managing and regulating the Radio Spectrum in the UAE as per the Telecom Law. Regulations of the Radio Spectrum include:

  • Allocating and assigning spectrum for all Radio services
  • Coordinating the spectrum and applying enforcement on spectrum
  • Representing the UAE in all international and regional forums related to the telecommunications sector

 Spectrum Authorization can be obtained online through e-services, on e-services section, as the Spectrum Affairs Management has completed the upgrade of the spectrum management system, and the automation of all procedures for authorization online application. 

The new fax number of spectrum management department is: 027772484

Table of National Frequency Allocation

  • QCan temporary spectrum authorization be obtained?

    The TRA issues temporary authorizations for periods from 1 day to 90 days.

  • QHow to obtain a frequency spectrum Authorization?

    Frequency Spectrum Authorization can be obtained through TRA website (www.tra.gov.ae) by following the steps below:

    1. New users have to create an account (https://eservices.tra.gov.ae/)
    2. Select the required frequency spectrum service and start filling in the application form.
    3. Attach the required documents (depending on the selected service).
    4. Settle the payment of spectrum fees as per the issued invoice within the deadline, according to the frequency spectrum fees regulation.
    5. TRA issues the requested frequency spectrum authorization online.

  • QWhat are the annual spectrum charges?

    All details related to Frequency spectrum fees can be found online through Frequency spectrum regulation 3.0 available at TRA website: https://www.tra.gov.ae/assets/97lySmeo.pdf.aspx

  • QHow to inquire on the status of a spectrum authorization?

    Spectrum Authorization status can be checked through user account at TRA website (https://eservices.tra.gov.ae/).

    In addition, TRA sends notifications to applicants for application status updates via SMS and email.

  • QWhat is the national spectrum Plan?

    The National Frequency Plan is prepared and issued in accordance with Articles 46 and 47 of the Federal Law by Decree No. 3 of 2003 regarding the Organization of Telecommunications Sector, as amended (the telecom law).

    The National Frequency Plan is prepared in conformity with the International Regulations governing radio spectrum and the international and regional agreements concluded or acceded to by the United Arab Emirates. It includes the provision for:

    1. The designation, on the recommendation of the authority, of bands of radio spectrum for the provision of Telecommunications services over telecommunications networks
    2. The amendment of allocations to existing users of radio spectrum to allow for the development of new services
    3. The reassignment of radio spectrum on expiry of existing licenses or authorizations relating thereto

    It is the regulatory policy for frequency spectrum, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and use of spectrum. TRA allocates frequencies to all entities, governmental and non-governmental, civil or military, as well as individuals, in accordance with the National Spectrum Plan.

    A committee called the ‘Coordination Committee’ has the competency to draft a national plan for radio spectrum to ensure the efficient and proper use of radio spectrum without any interference or jamming. TRA may request the committee, from time to time, to review and amend the plan when needed. 

  • QWhat is the fax number of spectrum management department?

    The new fax number of spectrum management department is: 027772484