Point-to-multipoint (900 MHz band)

Licence type

Option

Frequency band(s)

10.0 Fixed

10.3 Point-to-multipoint

10.4 Point-to-multipoint system

900 MHz Band

(853.5 – 854.0 MHz paired with 929.5 – 930.0 MHz)

Band/Channel plan(s)

• Fixed point-to-multipoint (two frequency) services operate in the 853.5-854 MHz and 929.5-930 MHz segments of the 900 MHz Band Plan.
• Refer to Annex B of RALI FX16 for channel arrangements.

Note that channels 22, 23, 24 and 25 are reserved for the short range point to multipoint (SR-PMP) service. 

Information paper(s)

• Fixed – point to multipoint
• Fixed – point to multipoint system

Licence conditions determinations

• Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Fixed Licence) Determination 2015
• Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Apparatus Licence) Determination 2015

Spectrum embargoes

(current as of last update of this page)

Embargoes 41 and 64 apply.

For a current list of applicable embargoes, refer to RALI MS03.

Coordination criteria

(RALIs, Advisory Guidelines etc)

Intra-service coordination

• RALI FX16 – Frequency assignment requirements for the point to multipoint service in the 400 MHz and 900 MHz bands
• RALI FX10 - Management of the short range point to multipoint service

Inter-service coordination

• RALI MS32 – Coordination of apparatus licensed services within the Mid West Radio Quiet Zone
• Radiocommunications Advisory Guidelines (Managing Interference from Spectrum Licensed Transmitters – 800 MHz Band) 2012
• Radiocommunications Advisory Guidelines (Managing Interference to Spectrum Licensed Receivers – 800 MHz Band) 2012

AP alert

The ACMA is currently undertaking a review of spectrum arrangements in the 803 to 960 MHz band.

For further information refer to Review of the 803-960 MHz Band.

Frequency assignment practices

Business operating procedures

1. ACMA contact details for accredited persons
2. Assignment limit for co-path single-channel links in the VHF and UHF bands
3. Procedure for submitting requests for exemptions from embargoes
4. Radiocommunications site data requirements
5. Submission of antenna radiation pattern envelope data to the ACMA
6. BOP Correcting information in the ACMA’s Register of Radiocommunications Licences

Spatial data

Download embargo areas, in Placemark (Google Earth) and Shapefile format, from spectrum embargoes.

Other information

Special condition 27 (no interference, no protection) is to be applied to all licences authorising the operation of a point-to-multipoint system.

Refer to the Fixed – point to multipoint system information paper for further information.