Remaking the Radiocommunications (Cordless Communications Devices) Class Licence 2014

We have remade the CCD class licence. This came into effect on 1 July 2024. 

Some changes were made to the draft CCD class licence that was provided for consultation. These related to the condition that operation of devices should be for private use only. We are conducting further consultation about this limitation. 

You can find the submissions received for this consultation below. You can also access a summary of the submissions and further consultation paper on the ACMA website.

We have also made changes to the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021.

The Radiocommunications (Cordless Communications Devices) Class Licence 2014 (the CCD class licence) authorises the use of certain frequency bands for cordless communications devices. This includes cordless telephones used in residential and commercial settings. However, it can also include wireless microphones and headsets. This instrument is due to sunset on 1 April 2025.

We are reviewing the CCD Class Licence to:

1. Remove the authorisation to use 857–861 MHz and 861–865 MHz bands from 1 July 2024. This implements parts of The ACMA’s long-term strategy for the 803-960 MHz band decision paper. 
2. Update arrangements in the 1880–1900 MHz band. This implements the outcomes of replanning the 1880–1920 MHz band.
3. Remake the CCD class licence ahead of its sunsetting date of 1 April 2025. This ensures continuity of arrangements for cordless communications devices.

We are proposing to remake the CCD class licence prior to 1 July 2024. 

We are also proposing to amend the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021. This will ensure support for future digitally enhanced cordless telecommunications in the 1880–1900 MHz band.