ODTR issues paper on standard general authorisation

The ODTR issued a consultation paper on replacing licences which are currently issued for a variety of services with a standard general authorisation.

The change proposed is required under the terms of a new EU regulatory framework set out in a series of Directives which are to be implemented by mid 2003. At present the ODTR issues licences for telecom services (fixed, mobile and fixed wireless) broadcasting transmission, television distribution (cable, MMDS, deflectors) and a variety of services which use radio frequencies.