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Anonymous, 02/19/2016 10:47 PM
added some links for regulatory authorities for sweden and the uk
1 | 1 | laforge | GSM operates in '''licensed frequency spectrum''', i.e. the license to operate equipment on the GSM bands is granted (typically sold/auctioned) to commercial entities. |
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3 | This is ''very different'' from technologies like Bluetooth or WiFi operting in the 2.4GHz unlicensed ISM band. |
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5 | As a result, you cannot operate any GSM RF equipment (like the [wiki:BS-11] or any other BTS) unless you have obtained |
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6 | a proper license from the regulatory authority in your country. Failing to operate a BTS without have such a license is subject to punishment according to the respective laws in your country. |
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8 | Apart from the legal aspects, there also are practical aspects. If you operate on a channel (ARFCN) that is already used by a GSM operator, |
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9 | you will likely create interference with the production network. '''Please don't do this!''' It is illegal and disruptive, and not |
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10 | relate to what this project is trying to achieve. |
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12 | == Regulatory authorities for GSM licensing == |
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14 | * Germany: http://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/ |
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16 | * United Kingdom: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/ |
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18 | * Sweden: http://www.pts.se/en-gb/ |