Apply for location-based frequency usage parameter determination for wireless network access

If the Federal Network Agency has allocated you frequencies in the mobile network and you want to put them into operation, you must first apply for the determination of the location-related technical parameters for frequency use.

You apply to the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) to determine the location-related technical parameters. The Agency checks whether you can use the frequencies efficiently and whether other uses at home and abroad are not disturbed. You can only put the radio stations into operation once the parameters have been set.

To apply for the parameters to be set, you need a frequency allocation. You can find details on the site-related technical parameters and application requirements in your allocation notice.
The location-related parameter determinations are made for a limited period of time. The duration of the time limit can be found in your decision on parameter setting.

You must have a corresponding frequency allocation.

• 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 determination of frequency usage parameters online or by e-mail.

Apply for determination online:

• Call up the online application on the federal portal.
  • You will need a user name and password to log in.
• The online application will guide you step by step through the necessary information.
• Upload the required documents and submit the application.
• The Federal Network Agency will check your application and contact you with any queries or missing information.
• You will receive the decision on the frequency usage parameters by post.

Apply for determination by e-mail:

• Create an electronic application according to the data format of the Federal Network Agency .
• Details on the so-called operator exchange format can be found in your frequency allocation decision.
• Send the application to the Federal Network Agency by e-mail.
• The next steps correspond to the online procedure.

Fee for frequency assignment

• A fee is charged for frequency assignment and, under certain circumstances, for refusal of assignment.
• The amount of the fee is determined in accordance with the Special Fee Ordinance of the Federal Network Agency for Frequency Allocations.

Annual fee for frequency assignment

• As the holder of a frequency assignment, you pay annual fees in addition to the frequency assignment fee.
• The amount of these contributions is determined in accordance with the Frequency Protection Contribution Ordinance. The basis for determining the contribution rates is the actual expenses and costs eligible for contributions in a calendar year. These can only be determined retrospectively. A contribution forecast is not possible.