Gazette 5805
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GOVERNMENT GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
WINDHOEK - 12 August 2015 - No. 5805
CONTENTS
| General Notices | Page |
|---|---|
| No. 377 Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice to withdraw spectrum use licence in terms of Regulations 10 and 11 of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum use Licences: Namibia Broadcasting Corporation | 2 |
| No. 378 Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum use Licences: Schoemans Technology (Pty) Ltd | 5 |
| No. 379 Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum use Licences: Telecom Namibia Limited | 6 |
| No. 380 Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum use Licences: Fresh FM (Pty) Ltd | 7 |
| No. 381 Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs: Converged Telecommunications Solutions (Pty) Ltd (“CTS”) | 10 |
| No. 382 Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs: Mobile Telecommunications Limited | 11 |
| No. 383 Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice to withdraw spectrum use licence in terms of Regulations 10 and 11 of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum use Licences: One Africa Television (Pty) Ltd | 13 |
| No. 384 Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice of intention to amend the Regulations Regarding Administrative and Licence Fees for Service Licences: Communications Act, 2009 | 15 |
| No. 385 Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs: Telecom Namibia Limited | 18 |
| No. 386 Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs: Mobile Telecommunications Limited | 19 |
| No. 387 Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice of amendment of the Regulations Setting Out Broadcasting and Telecommunications Service Licence Categories, Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) | 22 |
General Notices
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 377
NOTICE TO WITHDRAW SPECTRUM USE LICENCE IN TERMS OF REGULATIONS 10 AND 11 OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulations 10(2) and 11(1) of the “Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences”, published in Government Gazette No. 4785, Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice that the applicant referred to in the table below, intends to permanently discontinue the utilisation of the frequencies as indicated in the table herein below and has submitted applications for withdrawal of the licences as indicated in the column herein below to the Authority:
| Licensee | Licensee’s Citizenship or place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens | Type of licence been withdrawn | Region | District | City/Town | Radio Frequencies or group of frequencies withdrawn | Concise Statement of the reasons for proposed withdrawal | Proof of Licence Application Fees Paid Up to Date Submitted | Date on which licensee intends to permanently discontinue providing service |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namibia Broadcasting Cooperation | Established in terms of section 2 of the Namibian Broadcasting Act (Act No. 9 of 1991) | State Owned Enterprise | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. | Erongo | Swakopmund | Rossing Mountain | 226 MHz | The frequencies were utilized for the provision of analogue broadcasting television services. Due to the migration to digital terrestrial television, the NBC no longer requires the use of these frequencies. | Yes | 30 May 2015, been 60 days from 26th March 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e). |
| Namibia Broadcasting Cooperation | Established in terms of section 2 of the Namibian Broadcasting Act (Act No. 9 of 1991) | State Owned Enterprise | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. | Kunene | Opuwo | Opuwo NBC Tower | 226 MHz | The frequencies were utilized for the provision of analogue broadcasting television services. Due to the migration to digital terrestrial television, the NBC no longer requires the use of these frequencies. | Yes | 13 June 2015, been 60 days from 26th March 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e). |
| Namibia Broadcasting Cooperation | Established in terms of section 2 of the Namibian Broadcasting Act (Act No. 9 of 1991) | State Owned Enterprise | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. | Oshana | Oshakati | Oshakati NBC Tower | 178 MHz | The frequencies were utilized for the provision of analogue broadcasting television services. Due to the migration to digital terrestrial television, the NBC no longer requires the use of these frequencies. | Yes | 13 June 2015, been 60 days from 26th March 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e). |
| Namibia Broadcasting Cooperation | Established in terms of section 2 of the Namibian Broadcasting Act (Act No. 9 of 1991) | State Owned Enterprise | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. | Otjozondjupa | Otjiwarongo | Paresis NBC Tower | 186 MHz | The frequencies were utilized for the provision of analogue broadcasting television services. Due to the migration to digital terrestrial television, the NBC no longer requires the use of these frequencies. | Yes | 13 June 2015, been 60 days from 26th March 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e). |
| Namibia Broadcasting Cooperation | Established in terms of section 2 of the Namibian Broadcasting Act (Act No. 9 of 1991) | State Owned Enterprise | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. | Kunene | Outjo | Kamanjab NBC Tower | 218 MHz | The frequencies were utilized for the provision of analogue broadcasting television services. Due to the migration to digital terrestrial television, the NBC no longer requires the use of these frequencies. | Yes | 13 June 2015, been 60 days from 09th April 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e). |
| Namibia Broadcasting Cooperation | Established in terms of section 2 of the Namibian Broadcasting Act (Act No. 9 of 1991) | State Owned Enterprise | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. | Otjozondjupa | Otjiwarongo | Klein Waterberg NBC Tower | 226 MHz | The frequencies were utilized for the provision of analogue broadcasting television services. Due to the migration to digital terrestrial television, the NBC no longer requires the use of these frequencies. | Yes | 14 June 2015, been 60 days from 09th April 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e). |
| Namibia Broadcasting Cooperation | Established in terms of section 2 of the Namibian Broadcasting Act (Act No. 9 of 1991) | State Owned Enterprise | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. | Caprivi | Katima Mulilo | Katima Mulilo NBC Tower | 226 MHz | The frequencies were utilized for the provision of analogue broadcasting television services. Due to the migration to digital terrestrial television, the NBC no longer requires the use of these frequencies. | Yes | 19 July 2015, been not less than 60 days from 09th April 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e.). |
| Namibia Broadcasting Cooperation | Established in terms of section 2 of the Namibian Broadcasting Act (Act No. 9 of 1991) | State Owned Enterprise | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. | Okavango | Rundu | Arendnes NBC Tower | 226 MHz | The frequencies were utilized for the provision of analogue broadcasting television services. Due to the migration to digital terrestrial television, the NBC no longer requires the use of these frequencies. | Yes | 19 July 2015, been not less than 60 days from 09th April 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e). |
| Namibia Broadcasting Cooperation | Established in terms of section 2 of the Namibian Broadcasting Act (Act No. 9 of 1991) | State Owned Enterprise | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. | Erongo | Swakopmund | Erongo Mountain NBC Tower | 202 MHz | The frequencies were utilized for the provision of analogue broadcasting television services. Due to the migration to digital terrestrial television, the NBC no longer requires the use of these frequencies. | yes | 13 June 2015, been not less than 60 days from 09th April 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e. |
Please note that the rest of the frequencies published on Government Gazette 5037, Notice No 306, dated 13 September 2012, remain valid.
The public may submit comments in writing to the Authority within a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette. The applicant may submit written reply comments within fourteen (14) days from date of notification of the written public comments.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submission is made, if different, and be clear and concise.
All written submissions must be made either physically or electronically -
(1) By hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek; (2) By post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000; (3) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na; (4) By facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; or (5) By fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
L.N. JACOBS
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 378
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Regulations 7 and 11 of the “Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences”, in Government Gazette No. 4785, General Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice of the following licensee who has submitted applications for transfer of licences and transfer of control of licences:
| Licensee (Transferor) | Type of service licence | Transferee and percentage of stock | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian citizens or Namibian companies in transferor | Reasons for the proposed transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoemans Technology (Pty) Ltd | Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS & ECNS) | Wi Tel Service Provider (Pty) Ltd | Schoemans Technology (Pty) Ltd (Namibian Company) is a 100% shareholder in the transferor. | The Transferor has indicated that it finds it difficult in attracting investors to allow for network build and expansion when trading under the name of Schoemans Technology (Pty) Limited. This is mainly due to the fact that investors want to invest in the telecommunications market and not the ICT and Security Markets which is the original niche market of Schoemans Technologies (Pty) Ltd. It is owing to the above that transferor would therefore like to transfer the licence to Wi Tel Service Provider (Pty) Ltd. |
The public may submit comments in writing to the Authority within a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette. The applicant may submit written reply comments within fourteen (14) days from date of notification of the written public comments.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submission is made, if different, and be clear and concise.
All written submissions must be made either physically or electronically -
(1) By hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek; (2) By post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000; (3) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na; (4) By facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; or (5) By fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
L.N. JACOBS
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 379
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of section 101 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with regulations 6 and 11 of the “Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences”, as published in Government Gazette No. 4785, General Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice that the person referred to in the table below has submitted the following applications to the Authority:
Spectrum Use Licence Application
| Applicant’s Name | Applicant’s citizenship or place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens | List of radio frequencies or groups of radio frequencies applied for (MHz) | Region | District | City/Town | License Fees Outstanding | Service to be provided using frequency applied for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telecom Namibia Limited | Established in terms of section 2(1)(b) of the Posts and Telecommunications Companies Establishment Act (No 17 of 1992) | 100% | 903-905 MHz - 948-950 MHz1 | Within the borders of the Republic of Namibia or any part thereof. | Within the borders of the Republic of Namibia or any part thereof. | Within the borders of the Republic of Namibia or any part thereof. | Yes | FIXED |
The public may submit comments in writing to the Authority within a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette.
The applicant may submit written reply comments within fourteen (14) days from the due date of the written public comments.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submission is made, if different and be clear and concise.
All written submissions and reply comments must be made either physically or electronically -
(1) By hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek; (2) By post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000; (3) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na; (4) By facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; or (5) By fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
L.N. JACOBS
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 380
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia in terms section 101 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with regulations 6 and 11 of the “Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences”, as published in Government Gazette No. 4785, General Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice that the Applicant referred to in the table below has submitted the following application to the Authority:
Spectrum Use Licence Application
| Applicant’s Name | Applicant’s citizenship or place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens | List of radio frequencies or groups of radio frequencies applied for | List of radio frequencies or groups of radio frequencies being considered for assignment by the Authority | Region | District | City/Town | Maximum Output power & Coordinates (Watts) | License Fees Outstanding | Service to be provided using frequency applied for | Party providing Signal Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh FM (PTY) LTD | Namibia | 51% | 88-108 MHz | 91.300 MHz | Otjozondjupa | Grootfontein | Grootfontein | 100.000 | No | Commercial Broadcasting | Own |
| Fresh FM (PTY) LTD | Namibia | 51% | 88-108 MHz | 91.400 MHz | Oshikoto | Tsumeb | Tsumeb | 100.000 | No | Commercial Broadcasting | Own |
| Fresh FM (PTY) LTD | Namibia | 51% | 88-108 MHz | 102.700 MHz | Kavango-East | Rundu | Rundu | 100.000 | No | Commercial Broadcasting | Own |
| Fresh FM (PTY) LTD | Namibia | 51% | 88-108 MHz | 87.800 MHz | Otjozondjupa | Otjiwarongo | Otjiwarongo | 100.000 | No | Commercial Broadcasting | Own |
The public may submit comments in writing to the Authority within a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette.
The applicant may submit written reply comments within fourteen (14) days from date of notification of the written public comments.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submission is made, if different and be clear and concise.
All written submissions and reply comments must be made either physically or electronically -
(1) By hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek; (2) By post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000; (3) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na; (4) By facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; or (5) By fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
L.N. JACOBS
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 381
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Section 53(7) of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with regulation 8(1) of the “Regulations Regarding the Submission of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs”, in Government Gazette No. 4714, Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that Converged Telecommunications Solutions (Pty) Limited (“CTS”) has filed a tariff with the Authority as set out in Schedule 1 hereto.
Any person may examine copies of the tariffs submitted at the head offices of the Authority during normal business hours and copies may be made on payment of a fee determined by the Authority. Copies are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded free of charge.
The public may submit in writing to the Authority written comments within fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette.
Converged Telecommunications Solutions (Pty) Limited may submit, in writing to the Authority, a response to any written comments within fourteen (14) days from the lapsing of the time to submit written submissions.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submissions is made, if different and be clear and concise.
All written submissions and reply comments must be made either physically or electronically -
(1) by hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek; (2) by post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000; (3) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na; and (4) by facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790. (5) by fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
L.N. JACOBS
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
SCHEDULE 1
CTS WIMAX PRODUCTS
| Product | Service | N$ monthly (Excl VAT) | Capping per month | Installation fee (Once off) N$ (excl VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimax Home | 512k up/1024k down – 12 months | 799.00 | 20 GB | 499.00 |
| Wimax Business 1 M | 512k up/1024k down – 12 months | 1,399.00 | 50 GB | 999.00 |
| Wimax Business 2M | 1024k up/2048k down – 12 months | 1,899.00 | 100 GB | 999.00 |
Particulars of the tariff:
a) All prices indicated in the above table are exclusive of VAT. b) Installation fees are payable once off, up front, prior to installation of the service. c) Monthly charges are as indicated above and are payable monthly in advance. d) The above tariffs are subject to the customer entering a 12 month contract with CTS. e) Customer complaints relating to the services will be handled according to the CTS Complaints Resolution Process.
Please note that the full tariff submission including the terms and conditions and the remedies available to the consumers can be obtained from the Authority.
No. 382
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Section 53(7) of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with regulation 8(1) of the “Regulations Regarding the Submission of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs”, in Government Gazette No. 4714, Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that Mobile Telecommunications Limited has filed a tariff with the Authority as set out in Schedule 1 hereto.
Any person may examine copies of the tariffs submitted at the head offices of the Authority during normal business hours and copies may be made on payment of a fee determined by the Authority. Copies are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded free of charge.
The public may submit in writing to the Authority written comments within fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette.
Mobile Telecommunications Limited may submit, in writing to the Authority, a response to any written comments within fourteen (14) days from the lapsing of the time to submit written submissions.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submissions is made, if different and be clear and concise.
All written submissions and reply comments must be made either physically or electronically -
(1) by hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek; (2) by post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000; (3) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na; and (4) by facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790. (5) by fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
L.N. JACOBS
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
SCHEDULE 1
AWEH PRODUCTS PERMANENT TARIFF
| Package | Subscription Fee N$ (7-Days) | Voice minutes | SMS | Data megabytes | SocialMedia megabytes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aweh Gig | N$ 30.00 | 100 | 700 | 1,024 | 500 WhatsApp |
| Aweh Go | N$ 12.00 | 50 | 150 | 50 | 50 WhatsApp |
| Aweh Prime | N$ 30.00 | 350 | 700 | 200 | 200 WhatsApp |
| Aweh Super | N$ 50.00 | 700 | 1,500 | 350 | 700 WhatsApp and Facebook |
Particulars of the tariff:
a) Out of bundle tariffs, i. National minutes N$0.90 per minute, ii. National SMS N$0.40 per SMS, iii. Megabyte N$0.50 per Megabyte with minimum fraction of 1KB; b) All other tariffs, including roaming, international and value added services are the same as those that apply to generic Pre-paid tariffs.
Please note that the full tariff submission including the terms and conditions and the remedies available to the consumers can be obtained from the Authority.
No. 383
NOTICE TO WITHDRAW SPECTRUM USE LICENCE IN TERMS OF REGULATIONS 10 AND 11 OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulations 10(2) and 11(1) of the “Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences”, published in Government Gazette No. 4785, Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice that the applicant referred to in the table herein below, intends to permanently discontinue the utilisation of the frequencies as indicated in the table herein below and has submitted applications for withdrawal of the licences as indicated in the column herein below to the Authority:
| Licensee | Licensee’s Citizenship or place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens | Type of service licence | Region | District | City/Town | Radio Frequencies or group of frequencies withdrawn | Concise Statement of the reasons for proposed withdrawal | Proof of Licence Application Fees Paid Up to Date Submitted | Date on which licensee intends to permanently discontinue providing service |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Africa Television (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | 51% | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. | Erongo | Swakopmund | Tamariskia Tower | 794 MHz | The frequencies were utilized for the provision of analogue broadcasting television services. Due to the migration to digital terrestrial television, One Africa Television (Pty) Lts no longer requires the use of these frequencies. | yes | 16 June 2015, been 60 days from 13th April 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e) |
| One Africa Television (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | 51% | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. | Erongo | Walvis Bay | City Centre Tower | 666 MHz | The frequencies were utilized for the provision of analogue broadcasting television services. Due to the migration to digital terrestrial television, One Africa Television (Pty) Lts no longer requires the use of these frequencies. | yes | 16 June 2015, been 60 days from 13th April 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e) |
| One Africa Television (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | 51% | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. | Khomas | Windhoek | 786 MHz(STL) | The frequencies were utilized for the provision of analogue broadcasting television services. Due to the migration to digital terrestrial television, One Africa Television (Pty) Lts no longer requires the use of these frequencies. | yes | 16 June 2015, been 60 days from 13th April 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e) | |
| One Africa Television (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | 51% | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. | Khomas | Windhoek | Ice Cream Cone | 482 MHz | The frequencies were utilized for the provision of analogue broadcasting television services. Due to the migration to digital terrestrial television, One Africa Television (Pty) Lts no longer requires the use of these frequencies. | Yes | 16 June 2015, been 60 days from 13th April 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e) |
| One Africa Television (Pty) Ltd | Namibia | 51% | Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037, Notice 306. | Khomas | Windhoek | Gross Herzog Sat-Com site | 960 MHz | The frequencies were utilized for the provision of analogue broadcasting television services. Due to the migration to digital terrestrial television, One Africa Television (Pty) Lts no longer requires the use of these frequencies. | Yes | 16 June 2015, been 60 days from 13th April 2015 (date on which the application was submitted) as contemplated in regulation 10(3)(e) |
Please note that the rest of the frequencies published on Government Gazette 5037, Notice No 306, dated 13 September 2012, remains valid.
The public may submit comments in writing to the Authority within a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette. The applicant may submit written reply comments within fourteen (14) days from date of notification of the written public comments.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submission is made, if different, and be clear and concise.
All written submissions must be made either physically or electronically -
(1) By hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek; (2) By post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000; (3) By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na; (4) By facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; or (5) By fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
L.N. JACOBS
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 384
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE REGULATIONS REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE AND LICENCE FEES FOR SERVICE LICENCES, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of section 38(10)(f) read with section 129 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) and Regulation 4(3) of the Regulations regarding Rule-Making Procedures published in Government Gazette No. 4630, General Notice No. 334 dated 17 December 2010 -
a) publishes this notice of intention to amend the Regulations Regarding Administrative and Licence Fees for Service Licences as set out in Schedule 1; and b) sets out the concise statement of the reasons and purpose for the proposed amendment of the regulations in Schedule 2.
The public may make oral submissions on the proposed regulations to the Authority, at a time, date and place notified by the Authority.
The public may also make written submission to the Authority within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette, in the manner set out below for making of written submissions.
All written submissions must -
a) contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submission is made if different; and b) be clear and concise.
All written submissions must be sent or submitted in any of the following manners -
a) by hand to the head office of the Authority, namely Communications House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek; b) by post to the head office of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek, 9000; c) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na; d) by facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; and e) by fax-to-email to: 0886550852.
SCHEDULE 1
AMENDMENT OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE AND LICENCE FEES FOR SERVICE LICENCES, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of section 38(10)(f) read with section 129 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009), amends the Regulations Regarding Administrative and Licence Fees for Service Licences published in the Government Gazette No. 5037, General Notice No. 311 dated 13 September 2012 (as amended) and as published in Government Gazette No. 5269, General Notice No. 331 dated 19 August 2013.
Definitions
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In these regulations, a word or expression to which a meaning is assigned in the Act or the Regulations has the same meaning, and unless the context otherwise indicates:
“Act” means the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009);
“the Regulations” means the Regulations Regarding Administrative and Licence Fees for Service Licences published in Government Gazette No. 5269, General Notice No. 331 dated 19 August 2013.
Substitution of regulation 3 of the Regulations
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The following Regulation is substituted for Regulation 3 of the Regulations -
“3. The administrative fees applicable to licences are set out in the table below, in relation to each of the different licence types as set out and defined in the Regulations Setting out Broadcasting and Telecommunications Service Licence Categories, published in Government Gazette No. 4714, General Notice No. 124 dated 18 May 2011, amended from time to time.
| Licence Type | New Licence | Amendment | Transfer/ Transfer of Control | Renewal | Annual Levy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications - Individual Comprehensive (ECNS and ECS) | n/a | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 |
| Telecommunications - Class ECNS | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 |
| Telecommunications - Class ECS | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 |
| Telecommunications - Class Comprehensive (ECNS and ECS) | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 |
| Telecommunications - Network Facilities | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 |
| Telecommunications - Non-Profit ECS/ECNS | N$ 500.00 | N$ 500.00 | N$ 500.00 | N$ 500.00 | N$ 500.00 |
| Broadcasting - Commercial | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 |
| Broadcasting - Community | N$ 500.00 | N$ 500.00 | N$ 500.00 | N$ 500.00 | N$ 500.00 |
| Broadcasting - Public | n/a | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 |
| Broadcasting - Signal Distribution | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 |
| Broadcasting - Multiplex | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 |
| Broadcasting - Class Comprehensive Multiplex and Signal Distribution | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 | N$ 10,000.00 |
Substitution of regulation 6 of the Regulations
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The following Regulation is substituted for Regulation 6 of the Regulations -
“6. The annual licence fees applicable to licences are set out in the table below, in relation to each of the different licence types as set out and defined in the Regulations Setting Out Broadcasting and Telecommunications Service Licence Categories, Published in Government Gazette No. 4714, General Notice No. 124 dated 18 May 2011, amended from time to time.
| Licence Type | Annual Percentage Licence Fees |
|---|---|
| Telecommunications - Individual Comprehensive (ECNS and ECS) | Levy % = Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002 * Turnover) |
| Telecommunications - Class ECNS | Levy % = Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002 * Turnover) |
| Telecommunications - Class ECS | Levy % = Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002 * Turnover) |
| Telecommunications - Class Comprehensive (ECNS and ECS) | Levy % = Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002 * Turnover) |
| Telecommunications - Network Facilities | Levy % = Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002 * Turnover) |
| Telecommunications - Non-Profit ECS/ECNS | Levy % = Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002 * Turnover) |
| Broadcasting - Commercial | Levy % = Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002 * Turnover) |
| Broadcasting - Community | Levy % = Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002 * Turnover) |
| Broadcasting - Public | Levy % = Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002 * Turnover) |
| Broadcasting - Signal Distribution | Levy % = Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002 * Turnover) |
| Broadcasting - Multiplex | Levy % = Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002 * Turnover) |
| Broadcasting - Class Comprehensive Multiplex and Signal Distribution | Levy % = Minimum (1.5%, 0.00000000002 * Turnover) |
SCHEDULE 2
CONCISE STATEMENT AND PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF REGULATIONS REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE AND LICENCE FEES, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
(a) In terms of section 129 read with section 38(10)(f) of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009), the Authority may prescribe the fees payable for the grant, management and control of service licences. (b) The purpose of the proposed amendment to the regulations is to align service licence fees to developments in the telecommunications industry and Regulations Setting Out Broadcasting and Telecommunications Service Licence Categories as published in Government Gazette No. 5805, General Notice No. 387 dated 12 August 2015 by providing for the introduction of two telecommunications service licence categories namely “network facilities” and “nonprofit ECS/ECNS” and to prescribe the applicable licence fees.
No. 385
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Section 53(7) of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with regulation 8(1) of the ‘Regulations Regarding the Submission of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs’, in Government Gazette No. 4714, Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that Telecom Namibia Limited has filed a tariff with the Authority as set out in Schedule 1 hereto.
Any person may examine copies of the tariffs submitted at the head offices of the Authority during normal business hours and copies may be made on payment of a fee determined by the Authority. Copies are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded free of charge.
The public may submit in writing to the Authority written comments within fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette.
Telecom Namibia Limited may submit, in writing to the Authority, a response to any written comments within fourteen (14) days from the lapsing of the time to submit written submissions.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submissions is made, if different and be clear and concise.
All written submissions and reply comments must be made either physically or electronically -
(1) by hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek; (2) by post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000; (3) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na; (4) by facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; and (5) by fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
L.N. JACOBS
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
SCHEDULE 1
TELECOM NAMIBIA LIMITED JIVA PACKAGE
| Price | Included |
|---|---|
| N$ 30 / 7 days | 100 minutes 700 SMS 1 GB data |
Particulars of the tariff:
a) To subscribe the customer dials *130*777# b) The subscription amount is N$ 30.00 and the subscription is valid for 7 days.
Please note that the full tariff submission including the terms and conditions and the remedies available to the consumers can be obtained from the Authority.
No. 386
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Section 53(10) of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with regulation 8(1) of the ‘Regulations Regarding the Submission of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs’, in Government Gazette No. 4714, Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that Mobile Telecommunications Limited has filed a tariff with the Authority as set out in Schedule 1.
Any person may examine copies of the tariffs submitted at the head offices of the Authority during normal business hours and copies may be made on payment of a fee determined by the Authority. Copies are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded free of charge.
The public may submit in writing to the Authority written comments within fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette.
Mobile Telecommunications Limited may submit, in writing to the Authority, a response to any written comments within fourteen (14) days from the lapsing of the time to submit written submissions.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submissions is made, if different and be clear and concise.
All written submissions and reply comments must be made either physically or electronically -
(1) by hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek; (2) by post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000; (3) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na; and (4) by facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790. (5) by fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
L.N. JACOBS
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
SCHEDULE 1
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFFS IN TERMS OF SECTION 53(1) BY MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The following are the proposed Aweh O-Yeah for Prepaid (Tango) customers as submitted by Mobile Telecommunications (Pty) Limited:
| Bundle Type | Volume / Qty | Bundle Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Data MB | 0 | N$ - |
| Data MB | 100 | N$ 2.60 |
| Data MB | 200 | N$ 5.00 |
| Data MB | 300 | N$ 7.30 |
| Data MB | 400 | N$ 9.30 |
| Data MB | 500 | N$ 11.30 |
| Data MB | 600 | N$ 13.10 |
| Data MB | 700 | N$ 14.70 |
| Data MB | 800 | N$ 16.20 |
| Data MB | 900 | N$ 17.60 |
| Data MB | 1000 | N$ 18.90 |
| Data MB | 1100 | N$ 20.00 |
| Data MB | 1200 | N$ 21.10 |
| Data MB | 1300 | N$ 22.00 |
| Data MB | 1400 | N$ 22.90 |
| Data MB | 1500 | N$ 23.70 |
| Data MB | 1600 | N$ 24.40 |
| Data MB | 1700 | N$ 25.00 |
| Data MB | 1800 | N$ 25.50 |
| Data MB | 1900 | N$ 26.00 |
| Data MB | 2000 | N$ 26.40 |
| Voice Minutes | 0 | N$ - |
| Voice Minutes | 30 | N$ 4.50 |
| Voice Minutes | 60 | N$ 8.70 |
| Voice Minutes | 90 | N$ 12.60 |
| Voice Minutes | 120 | N$ 16.20 |
| Voice Minutes | 150 | N$ 19.50 |
| Voice Minutes | 180 | N$ 22.60 |
| Voice Minutes | 210 | N$ 25.40 |
| Voice Minutes | 240 | N$ 28.10 |
| Voice Minutes | 270 | N$ 30.50 |
| Voice Minutes | 300 | N$ 32.70 |
| Voice Minutes | 330 | N$ 34.70 |
| Voice Minutes | 360 | N$ 36.50 |
| Voice Minutes | 390 | N$ 38.10 |
| Voice Minutes | 420 | N$ 39.60 |
| Voice Minutes | 450 | N$ 41.00 |
| Voice Minutes | 480 | N$ 42.20 |
| Voice Minutes | 510 | N$ 43.30 |
| Voice Minutes | 540 | N$ 44.20 |
| Voice Minutes | 570 | N$ 45.00 |
| Voice Minutes | 600 | N$ 45.70 |
| Voice Minutes | 630 | N$ 46.30 |
| Voice Minutes | 660 | N$ 46.80 |
| Voice Minutes | 690 | N$ 47.30 |
| Voice Minutes | 720 | N$ 47.60 |
| SMS Qty | 0 | N$ - |
| SMS Qty | 100 | N$ 0.40 |
| SMS Qty | 200 | N$ 0.80 |
| SMS Qty | 300 | N$ 1.10 |
| SMS Qty | 400 | N$ 1.40 |
| SMS Qty | 500 | N$ 1.70 |
| SMS Qty | 600 | N$ 2.00 |
| SMS Qty | 700 | N$ 2.30 |
| SMS Qty | 800 | N$ 2.50 |
| SMS Qty | 900 | N$ 2.70 |
| SMS Qty | 1000 | N$ 2.90 |
| SMS Qty | 1100 | N$ 3.10 |
| SMS Qty | 1200 | N$ 3.20 |
| SMS Qty | 1300 | N$ 3.40 |
| SMS Qty | 1400 | N$ 3.50 |
| SMS Qty | 1500 | N$ 3.60 |
| SMS Qty | 1600 | N$ 3.80 |
| SMS Qty | 1700 | N$ 3.80 |
| SMS Qty | 1800 | N$ 3.90 |
| SMS Qty | 1900 | N$ 4.00 |
| SMS Qty | 2000 | N$ 4.10 |
| SocialMedia MB | 0 | N$ - |
| SocialMedia MB | 100 | N$ 1.80 |
| SocialMedia MB | 200 | N$ 3.40 |
| SocialMedia MB | 300 | N$ 5.00 |
| SocialMedia MB | 400 | N$ 6.40 |
| SocialMedia MB | 500 | N$ 7.70 |
| SocialMedia MB | 600 | N$ 8.90 |
| SocialMedia MB | 700 | N$ 10.10 |
| SocialMedia MB | 800 | N$ 11.10 |
| SocialMedia MB | 900 | N$ 12.00 |
| SocialMedia MB | 1000 | N$ 12.90 |
| SocialMedia MB | 1100 | N$ 13.70 |
| SocialMedia MB | 1200 | N$ 14.40 |
| SocialMedia MB | 1300 | N$ 15.10 |
| SocialMedia MB | 1400 | N$ 15.70 |
| SocialMedia MB | 1500 | N$ 16.20 |
| SocialMedia MB | 1600 | N$ 16.70 |
| SocialMedia MB | 1700 | N$ 17.10 |
| SocialMedia MB | 1800 | N$ 17.50 |
| SocialMedia MB | 1900 | N$ 17.80 |
| SocialMedia MB | 2000 | N$ 18.10 |
No. 387
NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF THE REGULATIONS SETTING OUT BROADCASTING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE LICENCE CATEGORIES, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009 (ACT NO. 8 OF 2009)
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of section 37 and 38 read with section 129 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009), amends the Regulations Setting out Broadcasting and Telecommunications Service Licence Categories published in the Government Gazette No. 4714, General Notice No. 124 dated 18 May 2011 and amended as published in Government Gazette No. 5148, General Notice No. 74 dated 13 March 2013.
Definitions
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In these regulations, a word or expression to which a meaning is assigned in the Act or the Regulations has the same meaning, and unless the context otherwise indicates:
“Act” means the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009).
Amendment of regulation 1 of the Regulations
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Regulation 1 of the Regulations is amended by -
(a) the insertion of the following definition after the definition of “Navigation and radar system services” -
““Network Facilities” means a telecommunications service licence entitling the holder to construct, maintain, own and make available one or more network elements, infrastructure or other facilities that facilitate the provision of telecommunication services, broadcasting services, electronic communications services or application services including content services.”
Amendment of regulation 5 of the Regulations
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Regulation 5 of the Regulations is amended by the substitution of sub-regulation (1) with the following sub-regulations:
“(1) The following are categories of telecommunications service licences, all of which are technology and service neutral -
(a) Individual (Comprehensive telecommunications (ECNS and ECS)); and (b) Class: (i) ECS; (ii) ECNS; (iii) Comprehensive telecommunications service licences (ECNS and ECS); (iv) Non-profit ECNS/ECS; and (v) Network Facilities.”
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Regulation 5(2) of the Regulations is amended by deletion of -
“(c) Non-profit ECNS/ECS”
SCHEDULE 1
CONCISE STATEMENT AND PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF REGULATIONS SETTING OUT BROADCASTING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE LICENCE CATEGORIES, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The purpose of the amendment of the proposed Regulations is to developments in the telecommunications industry -
(a) amend “Non-Profit ECNS/ECS” as a service licence category not requiring a licence to a telecommunications service licence category requiring a service licence awarded by the Authority; and (b) create a new telecommunications service licence category namely “network facilities”.
Footnotes
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Please note that Telecom Namibia has withdrawn the application for 880-890 MHz paired with 925-925 MHz. ↩