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SPECTRUM AND NUMBERING
Chapter 13
Spectrum Administration
Section 95
Government Decree on radio frequency usage and on the frequency plan
The general principles on the use of frequencies referred to in subsection 3 are confirmed by
Government Decree. Technology and service neutrality shall be complied with when issuing
provisions on the use of frequencies suitable for the provision of communications services.
The Government may, in the Decree referred to in subsection 1, derogate from:
1) technology neutrality of network and communications services if this is necessary to:
a) avoid harmful interference;
b) protect public health against electromagnetic fields;
c) ensure technical quality of the service, common use of radio frequencies or the fulfilment
of public interest objectives; and
2) service neutrality, if this is necessary to:
a) ensure the safety of human life;
b) promote social, regional or geographical cohesion;
c) avoid inefficient use of frequencies;
d) promote cultural and linguistic diversity as well as media pluralism.
The Government Decree referred to in subsection 1 shall confirm the frequency allocation
plan:
1) for frequency bands intended for telecommunications activities that require a network
licence as referred to in section 6;
2) for frequency bands intended for television and radio broadcasting that requires a licence
as referred to in sections 22 and 34;
3) for the frequency bands referred to in section 96(5);
4) for frequency bands intended for product development, testing and educational purposes;
and
5) for frequency bands intended for public service television and radio broadcasting as
referred to in section 7 of the Act on Yleisradio Oy.
Before the Government confirms a frequency Ficora plan, an opportunity shall be reserved
for telecommunications operators, the Finnish Broadcasting Company Ltd and other parties
representing frequency band user groups to present their views on the plan. The Government
shall re-examine the frequency Ficora plan if it is possible to assign additional frequency
bands for public service or activities subject to a licence as referred to in subsection 3 or if a
party referred to in this subsection presents a justifiable request for re-examination.
Section 96
Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority regulations on frequency use
Ficora issues regulations on the use of radio frequencies for different purposes, with due
consideration to the international regulations and recommendations on radio frequency use as
well as the Government Decree issued pursuant to section 95(1). The regulations shall contain