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If the validity of a radio licence for operations in accordance with a network licence referred
to in section 6 and a programming licence referred to in section 34 expires while the licence is
still valid, the frequency reservation becomes valid again without an application.
Section 46
Renewal of a radio licence without application
Ficora may renew a radio licence without application by the licence holder for a maximum
of ten years at a time, if the licence holder has given written consent to the renewal.
Ficora may not renew a radio licence if the requirements of section 41 for granting a licence
are not met or the requirements of section 49 for cancelling a radio licence are met.
Section 47
Amending a radio licence
During the validity period of a radio licence, Ficora may amend the licence terms without
the consent of the licence holder if this is essential because of a change in the confirmed
allocation plan for a radio frequency, regulations on frequencies or international treaty
obligations, or if it is justified for the prevention or removal of interference in radio
communications or on the basis of the radio frequency band’s primary purpose of use.
For a network licence holder who has been granted a licence referred to in section 6(1),
radio licence terms can also be amended if this is necessary due to a change in the economic
or technical environment of the telecommunications operator or due to a new
telecommunications operator entering the market or other change in market conditions that
will necessitate a reorganisation of radio frequency use.
The terms of a radio licence may also be amended by application of a radio licence holder. If
a radio licence holder for an electronic communications service applies for an amendment to
radio licence terms, Ficora shall, before issuing a decision, inform the licence holder of how
re-examination would influence the radio licence, and allow the licence holder a reasonable
time limit to withdraw the application.
If the technology used in the provision of electronic communications services is not
specified in the licence, the licence holder shall notify Ficora of the technology to be used
prior to commencing operations. If the licence holder changes the technology used, it shall
notify Ficora prior to implementing any changes.
Section 48
Transfer and lease of a radio licence
A radio licence for other than network or programming operations subject to a licence may
be transferred. However, the transfer of a radio licence may be prohibited in the licence if the
use of the radio transmitter requires a proficiency certificate referred to in section 265 or if the
licence transfer would have a significant effect on the general development of the
communications market.
Such transfer shall be notified without delay to Ficora. Ficora may within a month of the
reception of the notice reject the transfer of a radio licence if it is obvious that the
requirements of section 41 for rejecting a radio licence are met.
Relinquishing a licence to someone to whom a licence holder leases out or otherwise
temporarily grants use of its radio transmitter is not considered transfer of a radio licence. In