Apply for frequency allocation for point-to-point radio relay

Would you like to use certain frequencies for point-to-point radio relay? You must apply for these from the Federal Network Agency.

Due to the use of new broadband communication technologies, the need for radio relay connections is increasing. Radio relay enables fast and relatively inexpensive transmission.

For the most part, frequencies for radio relay applications are allocated individually. This is intended to ensure that the frequencies allocated to radio relay are used as efficiently and without interference as possible.

Frequencies in the following ranges are available for point-to-point radio relay (PP radio relay): 4 GHz, 6 GHz, 7 GHz, 13 GHz, 15 GHz, 18 GHz, 23 GHz, 28 GHz, 32 GHz, 38 GHz, 42 GHz, 52 GHz and 71-76/81-86 GHz.

You must apply to the Federal Network Agency for the allocation of frequencies. The following instructions must be observed:

• The radio relay equipment intended for use must comply with the basic legal requirements of the Radio Equipment Act (FuAG). This can be done by declaring conformity with the relevant European standards. For all new frequency allocations, the Federal Network Agency assumes that digital system technology will be used.
• You have no legal claim to the allocation of specific transmission frequencies, polarizations and band positions. However, you can apply for desired parameters. As part of the allocation procedure, the Federal Network Agency checks whether these or other frequencies are available and can be coordinated. This involves compatibility with other radio relay links already in operation in Germany and abroad.
• The frequency allocation defines the usage parameters that you must comply with in order to protect other frequency uses. If necessary, you will receive the allocations subject to coordination with neighboring countries. In this case, you bear the risk as the applicant.
• As a rule, directional radio frequency allocations are limited to 10 years.
• In connection with the allocation of radio relay frequencies, the Federal Network Agency does not take on any tasks relating to technical planning, radio field testing or the project planning of radio relay systems. You must carry out these tasks yourself or have them carried out by companies commissioned by you.

• Application form for radio relay without passive deflection or
• Application form for radio relay with passive deflection

Forms available: Yes

Written form required: No

Informal application possible: No

Personal appearance necessary: No

Online services available: No

Frequencies are allocated if

• they are designated for the intended use in the frequency plan
• they are available,
• they are compatible with other frequency uses and
• efficient and interference-free frequency use is ensured.

• Objection.
• Appeal.
  Detailed information on how to lodge an objection can be found in the notification of your application.
• Administrative court action

You can submit the application by e-mail.

• Go to the website of the Federal Network Agency.
• Download the appropriate application form for your purpose in the Telecommunications>Radio and frequencies>Corporate networks> Radio relay.
• Fill out the form.
• Send the completed PDF form to Division 226 of the Federal Network Agency.
• You will receive a notification once your application has been reviewed.

There is no deadline.

The costs are between EUR 100.00 and EUR 1500.00.

Detailed information on costs and payment methods can be found in the notification from the BNetzA.

There are no indications or special features.