Apply for frequency allocation for short-term use

You can apply for the allocation of short-term frequencies online, by e-mail or by post.

Apply for frequency allocation online:

• Call up the online form on the website of the federal portal.
• You will need a user name and password to log in.
• The online form will guide you step by step through the required information and documents.
• Print out the form and sign it. If you want to send it by e-mail, you must convert it into a PDF after signing it.
• Upload the required documents and send the form.
• The Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) will check your application and contact you with any queries.
• The BNetzA will send you
  • the frequency allocation by e-mail and
  • the notification of fees by e-mail.
• You pay the fee.

Apply for frequency allocation by e-mail or by post:

• Download the application form from the BNetzA website.
• You can download the form
  • fill it out on screen and save it as a PDF file or
  • download it, print it out and fill it in.
• If your place of residence or company headquarters is in Germany:
  • Send the application to the BNetzA branch office responsible for the frequency location.
• If your place of residence or company headquarters is abroad:
  • Send the application to Division 223 of the BNetzA in Mainz.
• The next steps correspond to the online procedure.
  

• You fulfill the subjective assignment requirements for interference-free and efficient frequency use if the following information applies:
  • The allocation for the radio service is available in the Frequency Ordinance.
  • The frequencies are shown in the frequency plan for the short term.
  • The national and any necessary international frequency coordination for short-term use can be successfully completed.
  • The frequencies are used within an internationally coordinated network.
  • Efficient and interference-free use of frequencies is ensured.
    

• Application for frequency allocation for short-term use
• In case of application by proxy: informal authorization to represent the applicant
  

The frequency assignment, and under certain circumstances also its rejection, is subject to a fee. The amount of the fees is determined in accordance with the Special Fee Ordinance of the Federal Network Agency for Frequency Allocations.

You should apply for frequency allocation at least 15 days before the intended start of use.

• § 91 Absatz 3 Satz 1 Telekommunikationsgesetz (TKG)
• § 97 Telekommunikationsgesetz (TKG)
• Frequenzverordnung (FreqV)
• Verwaltungsvorschrift für Frequenzzuteilungen im Rahmen von Kurzzeitnutzzungen auf der Internetseite der Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA)
• Besondere Gebührenverordnung der Bundesnetzagentur für Elektrizität, Gas, Telekommunikation, Post und Eisenbahnen für Frequenzzuteilungen (Besondere Gebührenverordnung Bundesnetzagentur – Frequenzzuteilungen – BNetzA BGebV-FreqZut)

• Contradiction
  • Detailed information on how to lodge an objection can be found in your notification.
• Appeal to the administrative court

There are no indications or special features.

18.03.2024