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country-profiles:malawi [2019/10/29 11:36] – [Access to Spectrum] malawicountry-profiles:malawi [2019/10/29 11:42] – [Spectrum Fees / Costs] malawi
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 Depending on the type of service to be licensed, frequencies shall be assigned based on “first-come, first-served” basis so long as frequencies are available and that the licensing requirements are satisfied. When spectrum shortage is anticipated or when specific government goals are being pursued to foster competition in a particular business sub-sector or for other specific reasons, this approach may be dropped and selection procedures adopted to ensure that spectrum is efficiently and effectively utilized. In situations of spectrum shortages, preference will also be given to those providing greater public benefits, the spectrum utilization and overall efficiency irrespective of date of receipt of the applications concerned. Depending on the type of service to be licensed, frequencies shall be assigned based on “first-come, first-served” basis so long as frequencies are available and that the licensing requirements are satisfied. When spectrum shortage is anticipated or when specific government goals are being pursued to foster competition in a particular business sub-sector or for other specific reasons, this approach may be dropped and selection procedures adopted to ensure that spectrum is efficiently and effectively utilized. In situations of spectrum shortages, preference will also be given to those providing greater public benefits, the spectrum utilization and overall efficiency irrespective of date of receipt of the applications concerned.
 Other assignment types that can be followed include Spectrum Auction, Beauty Contest, Spectrum Trading e.t.c. Other assignment types that can be followed include Spectrum Auction, Beauty Contest, Spectrum Trading e.t.c.
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-**Spectrum Pricing** 
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-A full table of prices applicable to terrestrial spectrum services is made available. 
-All users of frequencies shall be required to pay a fee, including Government Agencies or departments except those that are exempt from paying the applicable fees. The fees paid upon registration shall be renewable annually at a rate to be specified under the licence conditions. The price charged for the spectrum assigned will among other factors be dependent on such factors as size, level of competition and classification of spectrum (prime / non-prime) as well as the administrative overhead costs associated with monitoring and management, 
-The price that is charged for the spectrum will as much as practically possible be proportional to the derivable benefits and level of usage within the band. 
  
 **Exempt / Waiver categories** **Exempt / Waiver categories**
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 ==== Spectrum Fees / Costs ==== ==== Spectrum Fees / Costs ====
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 +=== Spectrum Pricing ===
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 +A full table of prices applicable to terrestrial spectrum services is made available.
 +All users of frequencies shall be required to pay a fee, including Government Agencies or departments except those that are exempt from paying the applicable fees. The fees paid upon registration shall be renewable annually at a rate to be specified under the licence conditions. The price charged for the spectrum assigned will among other factors be dependent on such factors as size, level of competition and classification of spectrum (prime / non-prime) as well as the administrative overhead costs associated with monitoring and management,
 +The price that is charged for the spectrum will as much as practically possible be proportional to the derivable benefits and level of usage within the band.
  
 === Application === === Application ===