National
spectrum allocations & assignment plan
National Spectrum Allocations Plan
The National Spectrum Allocations Plan constitutes the document for regulation of frequency allocation and the frequency utilization in the Sultanate of Oman to ensure effective utilization of the spectrum and the prevention of radio frequency interference between services. However, the frequency allocation table does not specify any right to use the frequency band (or a specific frequency) to develop, produce, import and operate radio equipment without authorization from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. The content of the Plan are always under the optimization of the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority for embracing the increasing demands of radio telecommunication sector, as far as compatible with national Telecommunication Act, international trends and existing applications.
The national frequency allocation table includes four columns, as follow:
- Column #1: Correspond to Region1; the inputs in this table are extracted directly from the latest edition of ITU Radio Regulations (Oman in region 1).
- Column #2: Presents National Frequency Allocations, which is based on ITU International table of frequency allocations given in the ITU RR Article 5.
- Column #3: Priority’ shows only systems and technologies that are capable to share and utilize the spectrum efficiently.
- Column #4: ‘Notes’ indicates further limits on frequency bands, specific radio technologies and systems and relevant regulations applied to corresponding systems/technologies in column ‘Priority’.
Use of frequency spectrum for military purposes in exclusive military bands is not shown for security reasons but utilization must be in accordance with the ITU Radio Regulations, national regulations, world and regional agreements where the Sultanate is a part. Conformity of existing and planned services and systems with the National Frequency Allocations Table of Sultanate of Oman is a must.
Column#2 not only indicates the frequency bands, but also identifies the category of users allowed to utilize it in the territory of Oman. One of following categories is assigned for each frequency band:
- Military: Frequency bands provided exclusively for the use of stations for the national security purpose.
- Civil: Frequency bands provided exclusively for the use of stations for those purpose except security.
- Shared: Frequency band provided for the shared use of both Military and Civil user categories.
Table of Frequency Allocations
| Allocations for ITU Region 1 | National Allocations of Sultanate of Oman | Priority | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.3-14 kHz | 11.3-14 kHz (SHARED) | ||
| RADIONAVIGATION | RADIONAVIGATION | Radionavigation aid | |
| SRD | 9-135 kHz: Inductive applications. Decision of TRA No 133/2008 | ||
| SRD | 9-315 kHz: Medical implants. Decision of TRA No 133/2008 | ||
| 14-19.95 kHz | 14-19.95 kHz (SHARED) | ||
| FIXED | FIXED | ||
| MARITIME MOBILE 5.57 | MARITIME MOBILE 5.57 | ||
| 5.55 5.56 | 5.56 | SRD | 9-135 kHz: Inductive applications. Decision of TRA No 133/2008 |
| SRD | 9-315 kHz: Medical implants. Decision of TRA No 133/2008 | ||
| 19.95-20.05 kHz | 19.95-20.05 kHz (SHARED) | ||
| STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL (20 kHz) | STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL (20 kHz) | Standard Frequency and Time Signal | Art. 26 ITU RR |
| SRD | 9-135 kHz: Inductive applications. Decision of TRA No 133/2008 | ||
| SRD | 9-315 kHz: Medical implants. Decision of TRA No 133/2008 |
Categories of services and allocations:
- Primary Services: the names of which are printed in “capitals” (example: FIXED).Where a band is indicated in a footnote of the Table as allocated to a service “on a primary basis”, in an area smaller than a Region, or in a particular country, this is a primary service only in that area or country.
- Secondary Services: the names of which are printed in “normal characters” (example: Mobile). Stations of a secondary service shall not cause harmful interference to stations of primary services to which frequencies are already assigned or to which frequencies may be assigned at a later date. Moreover, Stations of a secondary service cannot claim protection from harmful interference from stations of a primary service to which frequencies are already assigned or may be assigned at a later date. However they can claim protection, from harmful interference from stations of the same or other secondary service(s) to which frequencies may be assigned at a later date. Where a band is indicated in a footnote of the Table as allocated to a service “on a secondary basis” in an area smaller than a Region, or in a particular country, this is a secondary service.
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