NCC plans new spectrum management system for Nigeria

 

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is putting in place a modern Spectrum Management and Monitoring System (SMMS) for Nigeria.

This development is part of continuing efforts to provide efficient management of the radio frequency spectrum for the country.

Consequently, the commission has directed all telecommunications operators in the country to furnish the relevant information to the commission according to the prescribed format which have been forwarded to all operators in the country and also update same periodically as specified by the commission.

 As part of the SMMS implementation, detailed information is required about current and continuing utilisation of frequencies assigned to telecommunications operators, equipment operating on those frequencies and sites/locations where they are deployed, among others.

The information is required for creating a database on the utilization of frequencies and associated information that will be constantly updated. The records will provide an invaluable resource for facilitating resolution of interference; spectrum planning, policy; and the overall spectrum management strategy of the commission.

Accordingly, telecommunications operators are to download the following templates (MS Excel) where relevant and fill in the required data and thereafter forward the completed forms via email to the commission.

o    70/80GHz (E-Band) Link Deployment for Backhaul, Last Mile and Enterprise Services
 pdf70/80GHz Link Deployment Register (262 KB) - This is the list of all registered 70/80GHz operators with details of their link deployments.

o       spreadsheet70/80GHz Link Deployment Template (22 KB)  - This is for approved operators to report their link deployments utilizing the 70/80GHz frequency band.

•    spreadsheetBase Station Data Gathering Template (64 KB)  - This is to collate Base Station Data from all telecommunications operators.
•    spreadsheetDeployed Microwave Links Reporting Template (437 KB)  - This is for all operators of telecommunications systems or networks, public or private, that have deployed microwave links. Operators are required to file subsequent updates of the deployed microwave hops on the 7th of January and July.
•  spreadsheetLicense Exempt Spectrum Registration Form (21 KB) - This is for all users of License Exempt frequency bands to register the spectrum in use by their operations. 
•  spreadsheetSatellite Services Deployment Reporting Template (16 KB) - This is for all Earth Station service providers, Space Segment providers and Equipment vendors to provide detailed information about their deployments/activities and also to update the information at regular intervals.