Site Clearance Procedure
Applications for the assignment and authorization of radio frequency spectrum and site clearance are received in FAB HQs through relevant regulatory organizations.
The applications are evaluated / analyzed and processed accordingly in line with the Band Plans devised for different services as per ITU Radio Regulations
Proposal specifying the proposed frequency spots with bandwidth, area of service, transmitter power etc are forwarded to the Members of the Frequency Allocation Board for approval or otherwise
Approval is granted in the light of decisions of the Board.
For spectrum of commercial value, assignments are made through Auctions i.e. Cellular Mobile, WLL etc
Instructions for Filing Site Clearance Applications
Licensees are required to submit application in hard and soft form to PTA comprising of following documents:
- 01 x set of R-01 forms for BTS;
- 01 x set of R-03 forms for Microwave (backhaul) or R11 for VSAT (within the—Telecom region only);
- Site plan which may include Google map snapshot of the proposed site;
- Copy/copies of CNIC of the signing person
- Summary of information in Form R-01 and R-03 for PTA and FAR;
- Undertaking for not using any secrecy device;
The applicant shall also ensure the following while submitting the proposals:
- An application shall not contain more than 25 BTS and or MW in one sec,
- One pay order/ bank draft/cheque to be deposited against one application;
- The proposed site shall comply to section 5 of SOP on BTS Site Sharing dated 15. Sep 2010; and
- Examine the request of frequency assignment in detail
Site Clearance Forms
Contact Details for Queries
Cellular Mobile Operators
Deputy Director SP&M (CMTS)
Frequency Allocation Board Headquarters.Plot # 112, Sector H-10/4, Islamabad
+92 51 9259087
m.syed@fab.gov.pk
FM/VHF/UHF/WLL Operators
Deputy Director SP&M (FS/MS)
Frequency Allocation Board Headquarters.Plot # 112, Sector H-10/4, Islamabad
+92 51 9257202
w.ahmad@fab.gov.pk