Assignment of Spectrum
Assignment of Spectrum involves the issuance of radio frequency spectrum in the forms specified by the Commission. Each type of assignments contains the scope and limits on the assignment holder's ability to transfer or otherwise deal with the whole or any part of the assignment, the validity period of the assignment and conditions as imposed by the Commission. The Commission is also responsible for allocating the specific spectrum bands.
To view the Allocation of Spectrum, please click here.
Types of Assignment
Class Assignment
A Class Assignment confers rights on a person to use a frequency band or bands
for a specified purpose. There is no requirement for registration or prescribed fees
for class assignments. A class assignment is valid until it is cancelled by the commission.
- The following are examples of class assignment:
- Walkie-Talkie (Family Radio System)
- Wireless LAN and Bluetooth
The examples above must satisfy the conditions
imposed in P.U. (A) 109.
Class Assignment Application
No application is needed for class assignment. Clients must get equipment
Type Approval (TA) for their equipment from SIRIM QAS Sdn Bhd (Contact: 603-5544
6974).
The technical conditions for equipment TA can be found in P.U. (B) 109.
To view the Register of Class Assignment, please click here.
Apparatus Assignment
An Apparatus Assignment confers rights on a person or company with an operating
licence to use or operate telecommunication apparatus in a specific frequency band.
There are six types of apparatus assignments, namely: Fixed, Radiodetermination,
Space, Mobile, Broadcasting and Amateur.
To find out how to apply for Apparatus Assignment, please click here.
To view the Register of Apparatus Assignment, please click here.
Spectrum Assignment
A Spectrum Assignment confers rights on a person to use one
or more specified frequency bands for any purpose consistent with the assignment
conditions. The IMT-2000 (3G) assignment is an example of Spectrum Assignment.
The specified band to be assigned in a geographic unit must be consistent with the Spectrum Plan. An assignment is valid up to 20 years and the
holder may transfer or trade the spectrum.
Spectrum Assignment Application
The MCMC will advertise the availability of a Spectrum Assignment exercise
in the public media (i.e. newspapers) and successful candidates will be invited to
apply for the spectrum. More information can be found in P.U. (A) 128 Part IV.
To view the Register of Spectrum Assignment, please click here.
3G round 2
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has announced and published its Marketing Plan for 3G round 2 on 22 July 2005 and the Applicant Information Package on 22 August 2005.
Please click the following links to view the respective documents.Marketing Plan
Applicant Information Package (AIP)
