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Cabinet Paper: Arrangements for the Renewal of Radio Spectrum Management Rights Used for Cellular Services

Hon David Cunliffe, Minister of Communications
[ Last Updated 5 April 2007 ]


9. A report by the Commerce Commission, released in October 2006, following its review of the mobile sector, found that the unavailability of spectrum in the 800 MHz and 900 MHz bands for new entrants is a barrier to market entry as it raises the cost of entry and can make some service options difficult or impossible. The Commission invited MED to give weight to the benefits of new entry in its review of expiring cellular rights.


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