Following the adoption at EU level of a Decision on the harmonized use of the 1710-1785 MHz and 1805-1880 MHz frequency bands and a Recommendation on the harmonization of the respective authorization procedures, both with respect to MCA services, ICP-ANACOM adopted a final decision on this matter on 13 August 2008, which in general terms included the following:
- Amendment of NFAP in order to accommodate the use of the 1710-1785 MHz and 1805-1880 MHz frequency bands for MCA services over 3000 meters of altitude;
- Authorization of the operation of MCA systems in the frequency ranges in question, on a non-interference and non-protection basis, under the general authorization scheme;
- Making MCA operators subject to the conditions of the LEC (paragraph 1 of article 27);
- Exemption of MCA service operators from the payment of spectrum fees for the use of these frequencies.
