Apply for frequency allocation for short-term use

Are you a company or an organization and would like to use radio communications for a short time at an event, such as a concert or trade fair? Then you need to apply to the Federal Network Agency for frequencies for short-term use.

The Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) is responsible for managing the frequency spectrum in Germany. This means that it regulates and coordinates the use of radio frequencies by various services, including satellite communications.

In Germany, every frequency use requires prior frequency allocation. If you have a frequency requirement for a maximum usage period of 30 consecutive days because, for example

• a concert
• a sporting event,
• a trade fair or similar

you must apply to the BNetzA for a simplified frequency allocation. This is also referred to as short-term frequency assignment.

You submit the application online, by e-mail or by post to the BNetzA branch office responsible for you. For the written application by post or e-mail, you can use a form or alternatively submit the application informally.

Frequency allocation for short-term use is limited to the events and their locations specified in the application.

Special application procedures are required for some major events or series of events, such as motor sport series and cycle races. In such cases, please contact the BNetzA by e-mail or visit the BNetzA website before submitting your application.

• Application for frequency allocation for short-term use
• In case of application by proxy: informal authorization to represent the applicant
  

• You fulfill the subjective assignment requirements for interference-free and efficient frequency use if the following information applies:
  • The allocation for the radio service is available in the Frequency Ordinance.
  • The frequencies are shown in the frequency plan for the short term.
  • The national and any necessary international frequency coordination for short-term use can be successfully completed.
  • The frequencies are used within an internationally coordinated network.
  • Efficient and interference-free frequency use is ensured.
    

• Contradiction
  • Detailed information on how to lodge an objection can be found in your notification.
• Appeal to the administrative court

You can apply for the allocation of short-term frequencies online, by e-mail or by post.

Apply for frequency allocation online:

• Call up the online form on the website of the federal portal.
• You will need a user name and password to log in.
• The online form will guide you step by step through the required information and documents.
• Print out the form and sign it. If you want to send it by e-mail, you must convert it into a PDF after signing it.
• Upload the required documents and send the form.
• The Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) will check your application and contact you with any queries.
• The BNetzA will send you
  • the frequency allocation by e-mail and
  • the notification of fees by e-mail.
• You pay the fee.

Apply for frequency allocation by e-mail or by post:

• Download the application form from the BNetzA website.
• You can download the form
  • complete the form on screen and save it as a PDF file or
  • download it, print it out and fill it in.
• If your place of residence or company headquarters is in Germany:
  • Send the application to the BNetzA branch office responsible for the location where the frequency is used.
• If your place of residence or company headquarters is abroad:
  • Send the application to Division 223 of the BNetzA in Mainz.
• The next steps are the same as the online procedure.
  

You should apply for frequency allocation at least 15 days before the intended start of use.

The frequency assignment, and under certain circumstances also its rejection, is subject to a fee. The amount of the fees is determined in accordance with the Special Fee Ordinance of the Federal Network Agency for Frequency Allocations.

There are no indications or special features.