Spectrum Management:

Spectrum is a limited national resource which has increasing demand from a large and growing number of

services such as fixed, mobile, broadcasting, amateur, space research, emergency telecommunications,

meteorology, global positioning systems, environmental monitoring and communication services - that ensure

safety of life on land, at sea and in the skies.

To ensure the rational, equitable, efficient and economical use of the radio-frequency spectrum by all radio

communication services and to ensure interference-free operations of radio communication systems, BTRC aims

at creating the conditions for harmonized development and efficient operation of existing and new radio

communication systems, taking due account of all parties concerned. Spectrum Management department is

responsible for executing this task in BTRC.

Spectrum Management department plans and allocates spectrum to mobile operator, PSTN, Radio, TV channels,

aeronautical, maritime, internet service providers and mobile radio to the concerned authority complying with

the NFAP (National Frequency Allocation Plan). Making National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP) is one of the

most important jobs of this department. This department approves the radio equipment, antenna system

including mast, tower, support, structures, site and network for the concerned authority. It monitors the proper

use of assigned frequencies and radio equipments as well as is responsible for charging fee, royalty and levy for

these.

Legal and Licensing:

The Legal and Licensing department of BTRC is responsible for preparing rules, regulations, procedures,

principles and conditions for licensing of telecommunication systems and services including fixed line i.e.

wireless and wire line services, cellular services etc. These tasks are not limited to providing license only; this

department also monitors the compliance of the licensing conditions. In addition to this, the Legal and Licensing

department represents the Commission in the legal proceedings and deals with the show-cause notices.

Besides, it is also responsible for updating licensees' data on the BTRC website and implementing the

Commission's decisions on various regulatory matters.

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