Common use of FREQUENCY AUTHORISATION Clause in Contracts

FREQUENCY AUTHORISATION. 31.1 A separate specific authorisation shall be required from the WPC wing of the Ministry of Communications which will permit utilization of appropriate frequencies / band for the establishment and possession and operation of concerned Wireless element of the Telecom Service under usual terms and conditions including payment for said authorisation. Grant of authorisation will be governed by normal rules, procedures and guidelines and will be subject to completion of necessary formalities prescribed therein. 31.2 For this purpose, a separate application shall be made to the “Wireless Advisor to the Government of India, WPC Wing, Ministry of Communications, Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110 001” in a prescribed application form available from WPC Wing. 31.3 Siting clearance in respect of fixed stations and its antenna mast shall be obtained from the WPC Wing for which the applicant shall apply to the Secretary, SACFA (Standing Advisory Committee on Frequency Allocations) in a prescribed application form, at the following address: The Secretary (SACFA), WPC Wing, Ministry of Communications, Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110 001. Note : SACFA is the apex body in the Ministry of Communications for considering matters regarding coordination for frequency allocations and other related issues / matters. (Siting clearance refers to the AGREEMENT of major wireless users for location of proposed fixed antenna from the point of view of compatibility with other radio systems and aviation hazard. It involves inter departmental coordination and is an involved process). Siting clearance procedure may take two to six months depending on the nature of the installations and the height of the antenna /masts. 31.4 For establishing the various point to point radio links the frequency bands earmarked for various agencies is indicated in the National Frequency Allocation Plan (hereinafter called NFAP) –2002 which can be modified from time to time. Mere indication of the band does not guarantee availability of the frequency spectrum, which has to be coordinated on case to case basis. 31.5 The LICENSEE shall not cause harmful interference to other authorized users of radio spectrum. LICENSEE shall abide by any instructions of the Government for elimination of harmful interference to other authorized users. 31.6 Licensor or its representative shall have the right to inspect from time to time the installations from technical angles to check conformity with WPC Wing’s licence. 31.7 In case of provision of band width by the LICENSEE through the Satellite media, the LICENSEE shall abide by the prevalent Government orders, regulation or direction on the subject like Satellite communication policy, V SAT policy etc. 31.8 For use of space segment and setting up and operationalisation of Earth Station etc., LICENSEE shall directly coordinate with and obtain clearance from Network Operations and Control Centre (NOCC), apart from obtaining SACFA clearance and clearance from other authorities.

FREQUENCY AUTHORISATION. 31.1 A separate specific authorisation shall be required from the WPC wing of the Ministry of Communications which will permit utilization of appropriate frequencies / band for the establishment and possession and operation of concerned Wireless element of the Telecom Service under usual terms and conditions including payment for said authorisation. Grant of authorisation will be governed by normal rules, procedures and guidelines and will be subject to completion of necessary formalities prescribed therein. 31.2 For this purpose, a separate application shall be made to the “Wireless Advisor to the Government of India, WPC Wing, Ministry of Communications, Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110 001” in a prescribed application form available from WPC Wing. 31.3 Siting clearance in respect of fixed stations and its antenna mast shall be obtained from the WPC Wing for which the applicant shall apply to the Secretary, SACFA (Standing Advisory Committee on Frequency Allocations) in a prescribed application form, at the following address: The Secretary (SACFA), WPC Wing, Ministry of Communications, Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110 001. Note : SACFA is the apex body in the Ministry of Communications for considering matters regarding coordination for frequency allocations and other related issues / matters. (Siting clearance refers to the AGREEMENT of major wireless users for location of proposed fixed antenna from the point of view of compatibility with other radio systems and aviation hazard. It involves inter departmental coordination and is an involved process). Siting clearance procedure may take two to six months depending on the nature of the installations and the height of the antenna /masts. 31.4 For establishing the various point to point radio links the frequency bands earmarked for various agencies is indicated in the National Frequency Allocation Plan (hereinafter called NFAP) –2002 which can be modified from time to time. Mere indication of the band does not guarantee availability of the frequency spectrum, which has to be coordinated on case to case basis. 31.5 The LICENSEE shall not cause harmful interference to other authorized users of radio spectrum. LICENSEE shall abide by any instructions of the Government for elimination of harmful interference to other authorized users. 31.6 Licensor or its representative shall have the right to inspect from time to time the installations from technical angles to check conformity with WPC Wing’s licence. 31.7 In case of provision of band width by the LICENSEE through the Satellite media, the LICENSEE shall abide by the prevalent Government orders, regulation or direction on the subject like Satellite communication policy, V SAT policy etc. 31.8 For use of space segment and setting up and operationalisation of Earth Station etc., LICENSEE shall directly coordinate with and obtain clearance from Network Operations and Control Centre (NOCC), apart from obtaining SACFA clearance andFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS A. Unless the context otherwise requires, the different terms and clearance from other authoritiesexpression used in the LICENCE AGREEMENT shall have the following meaning assigned to them: - B. Headings are given for the sake of convenience in the agreement and do not carry any special meaning.

FREQUENCY AUTHORISATION. 31.1 32.1 A separate specific authorisation shall be required from the WPC wing of the Ministry of Communications which will permit utilization of appropriate frequencies / band for the establishment and possession and operation of concerned Wireless element of the Telecom Service under usual terms and conditions including payment for said authorisation. Grant of authorisation will be governed by normal rules, procedures and guidelines and will be subject to completion of necessary formalities prescribed therein. 31.2 32.2 For this purpose, a separate application shall be made to the “Wireless Advisor to the Government of India, WPC Wing, Ministry of Communications, Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110 001” in a prescribed application form available from WPC Wing. 31.3 32.3 Siting clearance in respect of fixed stations and its antenna mast shall be obtained from the WPC Wing for which the applicant shall apply to the Secretary, SACFA (Standing Advisory Committee on Frequency Allocations) in a prescribed application form, at the following address: The Secretary (SACFA), WPC Wing, Ministry of Communications, Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110 001. Note : SACFA is the apex body in the Ministry of Communications for considering matters regarding coordination for frequency allocations and other related issues / matters. (Siting clearance refers to the AGREEMENT of major wireless users for location of proposed fixed antenna from the point of view of compatibility with other radio systems and aviation hazard. It involves inter departmental coordination and is an involved process). Siting clearance procedure may take two to six months depending on the nature of the installations and the height of the antenna /masts. 31.4 32.4 For establishing the various point to point radio links the frequency bands earmarked for various agencies is has been indicated in the National Frequency Allocation Plan (hereinafter called NFAP) –2002 which can be modified from time to time2000. Mere indication of the band does not guarantee availability of the frequency spectrum, which has to be coordinated on case to case basis. 31.5 32.5 For wireless operations in SUBSCRIBER access network, the frequencies shall be allocated by WPC from the designated bands prescribed in National Frequency Allocation Plan – 2000 (NFAP 2000) in coordination with various users. However, the frequency in GSM band of 890-915 MHz paired with 935-960 MHz and 1710-1785 MHz paired with 1805-1880 MHz will not be allocated under any circumstances to the LICENSEE. For Wireless Access Systems in local area, not more than 5+5 MHz in 000 - 000 XXx paired with 869 - 889 MHz band shall be allocated to any Basic Service OPERATOR including the existing ones on first come first served basis.. The same principle shall be followed for allocation of frequency in 1880 - 1900 MHz band for Micro cellular architect based system. The detailed procedure for Wireless Access System frequency allocation linked with roll out obligations, is enclosed as ANNEXURE-IX. 32.6 The LICENSEE shall not cause harmful interference to other authorized users of radio spectrum. LICENSEE shall abide by any instructions of the Government for elimination of harmful interference to other authorized users. 31.6 Licensor or its representative 32.7 The Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing shall have the right to inspect from time to time the installations from technical angles to check conformity with WPC Wing’s licence. 31.7 32.8 In case of provision of band width by the LICENSEE through the Satellite media, the LICENSEE shall abide by the prevalent Government orders, regulation or direction on the subject like Satellite communication policy, V SAT policy etc. 31.8 32.9 For use of space segment and setting up and operationalisation of Earth Station etc., LICENSEE shall directly coordinate with and obtain clearance from Network Operations and Control Centre (NOCC), apart from obtaining SACFA clearance and clearance from other authorities.

FREQUENCY AUTHORISATION. 31.1 32.1 A separate specific authorisation shall be required from the WPC wing of the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications which will permit utilization of appropriate frequencies / band for the establishment and possession and operation of concerned Wireless element of the Telecom Service under usual specified terms and conditions including payment for said authorisationauthorization. Grant Such grant of authorisation will be governed by normal rules, procedures and guidelines and will be subject to completion of necessary formalities prescribed thereinformalities. 31.2 32.2 For this purpose, a separate application shall be made to the “Wireless Advisor to the Government of India, WPC Wing, Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110 001” in a prescribed application form available from WPC Wing. 31.3 32.3 Siting clearance in respect of fixed stations and its antenna mast shall be obtained from the WPC Wing for which the applicant shall apply to the Secretary, SACFA (Standing Advisory Committee on Frequency AllocationsAllocations ( SACFA ) WPC Wing in a prescribed application form, at to the following addressaddress : The Secretary (SACFA), WPC Wing, Ministry of Communications, Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110 001. Note Explanation : SACFA is the apex body in the Ministry of Communications for considering matters regarding coordination for frequency allocations and other related issues / matters. (Siting clearance refers to the AGREEMENT agreement of major wireless users for location of proposed fixed antenna from the point of view of compatibility with other radio systems and aviation hazard. It involves inter departmental coordination and is an involved process). Siting Normally the siting clearance procedure may take two to six months depending on the nature of the installations and the height of the antenna /masts. 31.4 32.4 For establishing the various point to point radio links the frequency bands earmarked for various agencies is has been indicated in the National Frequency Allocation Plan (hereinafter called NFAP) –2002 which can be modified from time to time2000. Mere indication of the band does not guarantee availability of the frequency spectrum, spectrum which has to be coordinated on case to case basis. 31.5 32.5 The LICENSEE LICENCEE shall not cause or allow to cause harmful interference to other authorized users of radio spectrum. LICENSEE shall abide by any instructions of the Government for For elimination of harmful interference to other authorized users. 31.6 Licensor or its representative shall have the right to inspect from time to time the installations from technical angles to check conformity with WPC Wing’s licence. 31.7 In case of provision of band width by the LICENSEE through the Satellite media, the LICENSEE LICENCEE shall abide by all instructions and orders issued by the prevalent Government orders, regulation or direction on the subject like Satellite communication policy, V SAT policy etcGovernment. 31.8 For use of space segment and setting up and operationalisation of Earth Station etc., LICENSEE shall directly coordinate with and obtain clearance from Network Operations and Control Centre (NOCC), apart from obtaining SACFA clearance and clearance from other authorities.

FREQUENCY AUTHORISATION. 31.1 32.1 A separate specific authorisation shall be required from the WPC wing of the Department of Telecommunications,Ministry of Communications which will permit utilization of appropriate frequencies / band for the establishment and possession and operation of concerned Wireless element of the Telecom Service under usual specified terms and conditions including payment for said authorisationauthorisation . Grant Such grant of authorisation will be governed by normal rules, procedures and guidelines and will be subject to completion of necessary formalities prescribed thereinformalities. 31.2 32.2 For this purpose, a separate application shall be made to the “Wireless Advisor to the Government of India, WPC Wing, Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110 001” in a prescribed application form available from WPC Wing. 31.3 32.3 Siting clearance in respect of fixed stations and its antenna mast shall be obtained from the WPC Wing for which the applicant shall separately apply to the Secretary, SACFA (Standing Advisory Committee on Frequency AllocationsAllocations (SACFA) WPC Wing in a prescribed application form, at to the following addressaddress : The Secretary (SACFA), WPC Wing, Ministry of Communications, Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110 001. Note Explanation: SACFA is the apex body in the Ministry of Communications for considering matters regarding coordination for frequency allocations and other related issues / matters. (Siting clearance refers to the AGREEMENT agreement of major wireless users for location of proposed fixed antenna from the point of view of compatibility with other radio systems and aviation hazard. It involves inter departmental coordination and is an involved process). Siting Normally the siting clearance procedure may take two to six months depending on the nature of the installations and the height of the antenna /masts. 31.4 32.4 For establishing the various point to point radio links the frequency bands earmarked for various agencies is has been indicated in the National Frequency Allocation Plan (hereinafter called NFAP) –2002 which can be modified from time to time2000. Mere indication of the band does not guarantee availability of the frequency spectrum, spectrum which has to be coordinated on case to case basis. 31.5 32.5 The LICENSEE LICENCEE shall not cause or allow to cause harmful interference to other authorized users of radio spectrum. LICENSEE shall abide by any instructions of the Government for For elimination of harmful interference to other authorized users. 31.6 Licensor or its representative shall have the right to inspect from time to time the installations from technical angles to check conformity with WPC Wing’s licence. 31.7 In case of provision of band width by the LICENSEE through the Satellite media, the LICENSEE LICENCEE shall abide by all instructions and orders issued by the prevalent Government orders, regulation or direction on the subject like Satellite communication policy, V SAT policy etcGovernment. 31.8 For use of space segment and setting up and operationalisation of Earth Station etc., LICENSEE shall directly coordinate with and obtain clearance from Network Operations and Control Centre (NOCC), apart from obtaining SACFA clearance and clearance from other authorities.

FREQUENCY AUTHORISATION. 31.1 43.1 A separate specific authorisation authorization and licence (hereinafter called WPC licence) shall be required from the WPC wing of the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications which will permit & I.T. permitting utilization of appropriate frequencies / band for the establishment and establishment, possession and operation of concerned Wireless element of the Telecom Service under usual the Licence Agreement of Unified Access Service under specified terms and conditions including payment for said authorisationauthorization & WPC licence. Grant Such grant of authorisation authorization & WPC licence will be governed by normal rules, procedures and guidelines and will be subject to completion of necessary formalities prescribed therein. 31.2 43.2 For this purpose, a separate application shall be made to the “Wireless Advisor to the Government of India, WPC Wing, Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of CommunicationsCommunications & I.T., Dak Bhavan, Sansad MargSanchar Bhawan, New Delhi-110 001” in a prescribed application form available from WPC Wing. 31.3 Siting 43.3 Site clearance in respect of fixed stations and its antenna mast shall be obtained from the WPC Wing for which the applicant shall separately apply to the Secretary, SACFA (Standing Advisory Committee on Frequency AllocationsAllocations (SACFA) WPC Wing in a prescribed application form, at to the following address: The Secretary (SACFA), WPC Wing, Ministry of CommunicationsCommunications & I.T., Dak BhavanDepartment of Telecommunications, Sansad MargSanchar Bhawan, New Delhi-110 001. Note EXPLANATION: SACFA is the apex inter-departmental body in the Ministry of Communications for considering matters regarding coordination for frequency allocations and other related issues / matters. (Siting clearance refers to the AGREEMENT agreement of major wireless users for location of proposed fixed antenna from the point of view of compatibility with other radio systems and aviation hazard. It involves requires inter departmental coordination and is an involved process). Siting Normally the siting clearance procedure may take two to six months depending on the nature of the installations and the height of the antenna /masts. 31.4 43.4 For establishing the various point to point radio links links, the frequency bands earmarked for various agencies is agencies/applications have been indicated in the National Frequency Allocation Plan (hereinafter called NFAP) –2002 which can be modified 2002, as amended from time to time. Mere indication of the band does not guarantee availability of the frequency spectrum, which has to be coordinated on case to case basis. 31.5 The LICENSEE shall not cause harmful interference 43.5 Subject to other authorized users of radio spectrum. LICENSEE shall abide by any instructions of the Government for elimination of harmful interference to other authorized users. 31.6 Licensor or its representative shall have the right to inspect availability and as per Guidelines issued from time to time time, the installations spectrum allocation and frequency bands will be as follows : (i) For wireless operations in SUBSCRIBER access network, the frequencies shall be assigned by WPC wing of the Department of Telecom from technical angles the frequency bands earmarked in the applicable National Frequency Allocation Plan and in coordination with various users. Initially a cumulative maximum of upto 4.4 MHz + 4.4 MHz shall be allocated in the case of TDMA based systems (@ 000 XXx per carrier or 30 KHz per carrier) or a maximum of 2.5 MHz + 2.5 MHz shall be allocated in the case of CDMA based systems (@ 1.25 MHz per carrier), on case by case basis subject to check conformity with WPC Wing’s availability. While efforts would be made to make available larger chunks to the extent feasible, the frequencies assigned may not be contiguous and may not be the same in all cases or within the whole Service Area. For making available appropriate frequency spectrum for roll out of services under the licence, the type(s) of Systems to be deployed are to be indicated. 31.7 (ii) The Licensee operating wireless services will continue to provide such services in already allocated/contracted spectrum. (iii) In case of provision of band width by the LICENSEE through the Satellite mediaevent, a dedicated carrier for micro-cellular architecture based system is assigned in 1880 - 1900 MHz band, the LICENSEE spectrum not more than 3.75 + 3.75 MHz in respect of CDMA system or 4.4 + 4.4 MHz in respect of TDMA system shall abide by the prevalent Government orders, regulation or direction on the subject like Satellite communication policy, V SAT policy etcbe assigned to any new Unified Access Services Licensee. 31.8 For use of space segment and setting up and operationalisation of Earth Station etc., LICENSEE shall directly coordinate with and obtain clearance from Network Operations and Control Centre (NOCC), apart from obtaining SACFA clearance and clearance from other authorities.

FREQUENCY AUTHORISATION. 31.1 32.1 A separate specific authorisation shall be required from the WPC wing of the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications which will permit utilization of appropriate frequencies / frequencies/band for the establishment and possession and operation of concerned Wireless element of the Telecom Service under usual specified terms and conditions including payment for said authorisation. Grant Such grant of authorisation will be governed by normal rules, procedures and guidelines and will be subject to completion of necessary formalities prescribed thereinformalities. 31.2 32.2 For this purpose, a separate application shall be made to the “"Wireless Advisor to the Government of India, WPC Wing, Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110 Delhi - 110 001” " in a prescribed application form available from WPC Wing. 31.3 32.3 Siting clearance in respect of fixed stations and its antenna mast shall be obtained from the WPC Wing for which the applicant shall separately apply to the Secretary, SACFA (Standing Advisory Committee on Frequency AllocationsAllocations (SACFA) WPC Wing in a prescribed application form, at to the following address: The Secretary (SACFA), WPC Wing, Ministry of Communications, Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110 Delhi - 110 001. Note EXPLANATION: SACFA is the apex body in the Ministry of Communications for ------------ considering matters regarding coordination for frequency allocations and other related issues / issues/matters. (Siting clearance refers to the AGREEMENT agreement of major wireless users for location of proposed fixed antenna from the point of view of compatibility with other radio systems and aviation hazard. It involves inter departmental coordination and is an involved process). Siting Normally the siting clearance procedure may take two to six months depending on the nature of the installations and the height of the antenna /mastsantenna/masts. 31.4 32.4 For establishing the various point to point radio links the frequency bands earmarked for various agencies is has been indicated in the National Frequency Allocation Plan (hereinafter called NFAP) –2002 which can be modified from time to time- 2000. Mere indication of the band does not guarantee availability of the frequency spectrum, spectrum which has to be coordinated on case to case basis. 31.5 32.5 The LICENSEE shall not cause or allow to cause harmful interference to other authorized users of radio spectrum. For elimination of harmful interference LICENSEE shall abide by any all instructions of the Government for elimination of harmful interference to other authorized users. 31.6 Licensor or its representative shall have the right to inspect from time to time the installations from technical angles to check conformity with WPC Wing’s licence. 31.7 In case of provision of band width and orders issued by the LICENSEE through the Satellite media, the LICENSEE shall abide by the prevalent Government orders, regulation or direction on the subject like Satellite communication policy, V SAT policy etcGovernment. 31.8 For use of space segment and setting up and operationalisation of Earth Station etc., LICENSEE shall directly coordinate with and obtain clearance from Network Operations and Control Centre (NOCC), apart from obtaining SACFA clearance and clearance from other authorities.

FREQUENCY AUTHORISATION. 31.1 A separate specific authorisation shall be required from the WPC wing of the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications which will permit utilization of appropriate frequencies / band for the establishment and possession and operation of concerned Wireless element of the Telecom Service under usual specified terms and conditions including payment for said authorisationauthorisation . Grant Such grant of authorisation will be governed by normal rules, procedures and guidelines and will be subject to completion of necessary formalities the prescribed thereinformalities. 31.2 For this purpose, a separate application shall be made to the “Wireless Advisor to the Government of India, WPC Wing, Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110 001” in a prescribed application form available from WPC Wing. 31.3 Siting clearance in respect of fixed stations and its antenna mast shall be obtained from the WPC Wing for which the applicant shall separately apply to the Secretary, SACFA (Standing Advisory Committee on Frequency AllocationsAllocations (SACFA) WPC Wing in a prescribed application form, at to the following addressaddress : The Secretary (SACFA), WPC Wing, Ministry of Communications, Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110 001. Note EXPLANATION: SACFA is the apex body in the Ministry of Communications for considering matters regarding coordination for frequency allocations and other related issues / matters. (Siting clearance refers to the AGREEMENT agreement of major wireless users for location of proposed fixed antenna from the point of view of compatibility with other radio systems and aviation hazard. It involves requires inter departmental coordination and is an involved process). Siting Normally the siting clearance procedure may take two to six months depending on the nature of the installations and the height of the antenna /masts. 31.4 For establishing the various point to point radio links the frequency bands earmarked for various agencies is has been indicated in the National Frequency Allocation Plan (hereinafter called NFAP) –2002 which can be modified from time to time2000. Mere indication of the band does not guarantee availability of the frequency spectrum, spectrum which has to be coordinated on case to case basis. 31.5 The LICENSEE shall not cause or allow to cause harmful interference to other authorized users of radio spectrum. For elimination of harmful interference, LICENSEE shall abide by any all instructions of the Government for elimination of harmful interference to other authorized users. 31.6 Licensor or its representative shall have the right to inspect from time to time the installations from technical angles to check conformity with WPC Wing’s licence. 31.7 In case of provision of band width and orders issued by the LICENSEE through the Satellite media, the LICENSEE shall abide by the prevalent Government orders, regulation or direction on the subject like Satellite communication policy, V SAT policy etcGovernment. 31.8 For use of space segment and setting up and operationalisation of Earth Station etc., LICENSEE shall directly coordinate with and obtain clearance from Network Operations and Control Centre (NOCC), apart from obtaining SACFA clearance and clearance from other authorities.

FREQUENCY AUTHORISATION. 31.1 A separate specific authorisation shall be required from the WPC wing of the Ministry of Communications which will permit utilization of appropriate frequencies / band for the establishment and possession and operation of concerned Wireless element of the Telecom Service under usual terms and conditions including payment for said authorisation. Grant of authorisation will be governed by normal rules, procedures and guidelines and will be subject to completion of necessary formalities prescribed therein. 31.2 For this purpose, a separate application shall be made to the “Wireless Advisor to the Government of India, WPC Wing, Ministry of Communications, Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110 001” in a prescribed application form available from WPC Wing. 31.3 Siting clearance in respect of fixed stations and its antenna mast shall be obtained from the WPC Wing for which the applicant shall apply to the Secretary, SACFA (Standing Advisory Committee on Frequency Allocations) in a prescribed application form, at the following address: The Secretary (SACFA), WPC Wing, Ministry of Communications, Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110 001. Note : SACFA is the apex body in the Ministry of Communications for considering matters regarding coordination for frequency allocations and other related issues / matters. (Siting clearance refers to the AGREEMENT of major wireless users for location of proposed fixed antenna from the point of view of compatibility with other radio systems and aviation hazard. It involves inter departmental coordination and is an involved process). Siting clearance procedure may take two to six months depending on the nature of the installations and the height of the antenna /masts/ masts. 31.4 For establishing the various point to point radio links the frequency bands earmarked for various agencies is indicated in the National Frequency Allocation Plan (hereinafter called NFAP) –– 2002 which can be modified from time to time. Mere indication of the band does not guarantee availability of the frequency spectrum, which has to be coordinated on case to case basis. 31.5 The LICENSEE shall not cause harmful interference to other authorized users of radio spectrum. LICENSEE shall abide by any instructions of the Government for elimination of harmful interference to other authorized users. 31.6 Licensor or its representative shall have the right to inspect from time to time the installations from technical angles to check conformity with WPC Wing’s licence. 31.7 In case of provision of band width by the LICENSEE through the Satellite media, the LICENSEE shall abide by the prevalent Government orders, regulation or direction on the subject like Satellite communication policy, V SAT policy etc. 31.8 For use of space segment and setting up and operationalisation of Earth Station etc., LICENSEE shall directly coordinate with and obtain clearance from Network Operations and Control Centre (NOCC), apart from obtaining SACFA clearance and clearance from other authorities.

FREQUENCY AUTHORISATION. 31.1 43.1 A separate specific authorisation authorization and licence (hereinafter called WPC licence) shall be required from the WPC wing of the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications which will permit & I.T. permitting utilization of appropriate frequencies / band for the establishment and establishment, possession and operation of concerned Wireless element of the Telecom Service under usual the Licence Agreement of Unified Access Service under specified terms and conditions including payment for said authorisationauthorization & WPC licence. Grant Such grant of authorisation authorization & WPC licence will be governed by normal rules, procedures and guidelines and will be subject to completion of necessary formalities prescribed therein. 31.2 43.2 For this purpose, a separate application shall be made to the “Wireless Advisor to the Government of India, WPC Wing, Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of CommunicationsCommunications & I.T., Dak Bhavan, Sansad MargSanchar Bhawan, New Delhi-110 001” in a prescribed application form available from WPC Wing. 31.3 Siting 43.3 Site clearance in respect of fixed stations and its antenna mast shall be obtained from the WPC Wing for which the applicant shall separately apply to the Secretary, SACFA (Standing Advisory Committee on Frequency AllocationsAllocations (SACFA) WPC Wing in a prescribed application form, at to the following address: The Secretary (SACFA), WPC Wing, Ministry of CommunicationsCommunications & I.T., Dak BhavanDepartment of Telecommunications, Sansad MargSanchar Bhawan, New Delhi-110 001. Note EXPLANATION: SACFA is the apex inter-departmental body in the Ministry of Communications for considering matters regarding coordination for frequency allocations and other related issues / matters. (Siting clearance refers to the AGREEMENT agreement of major wireless users for location of proposed fixed antenna from the point of view of compatibility with other radio systems and aviation hazard. It involves requires inter departmental coordination and is an involved process). Siting Normally the siting clearance procedure may take two to six months depending on the nature of the installations and the height of the antenna /masts. 31.4 43.4 For establishing the various point to point radio links links, the frequency bands earmarked for various agencies is agencies/applications have been indicated in the National Frequency Allocation Plan (hereinafter called NFAP) –2002 which can be modified 2002, as amended from time to time. Mere indication of the band does not guarantee availability of the frequency spectrum, which has to be coordinated on case to case basis. 31.5 The LICENSEE shall not cause harmful interference 43.5 Subject to other authorized users of radio spectrum. LICENSEE shall abide by any instructions of the Government for elimination of harmful interference to other authorized users. 31.6 Licensor or its representative shall have the right to inspect availability and as per Guidelines issued from time to time time, the installations spectrum allocation and frequency bands will be as follows : (i) For wireless operations in SUBSCRIBER access network, the frequencies shall be assigned by WPC wing of the Department of Telecom from technical angles the frequency bands earmarked in the applicable National Frequency Allocation Plan and in coordination with various users. Initially a cumulative maximum of upto 4.4 MHz + 4.4 MHz shall be allocated in the case of TDMA based systems @ 000 XXx per carrier or 30 KHz per carrier or a maximum of 2.5 MHz + 2.5 MHz shall be allocated in the case of CDMA based systems @ 1.25 MHz per carrier, on case by case basis subject to check conformity with WPC Wing’s availability. While efforts would be made to make available larger chunks to the extent feasible, the frequencies assigned may not be contiguous and may not be the same in all cases or within the whole Service Area. For making available appropriate frequency spectrum for roll out of services under the licence, the type(s) of Systems to be deployed are to be indicated. 31.7 In case of provision of band width by the LICENSEE through the Satellite media, the LICENSEE shall abide by the prevalent Government orders, regulation or direction on the subject like Satellite communication policy, V SAT policy etc(ii) The Licensee operating wireless services will continue to provide such services in already allocated/contracted spectrum. At present contracted spectrum allocation is 5+5 MHz. 31.8 For use of space segment and setting up and operationalisation of Earth Station etc., LICENSEE shall directly coordinate with and obtain clearance from Network Operations and Control Centre (NOCC), apart from obtaining SACFA clearance and clearance from other authorities.