Radio frequencies
Signals can be transmitted wirelessly in the frequency range from 0 to 3000 GHz using electromagnetic waves. International harmonisation agreements ensure efficient use of the limited radio frequencies available. At the national level, allocations to specific radio services are made by Ordinance concerning the Liechtenstein Frequency Allocation Plan. This plan comprises detailed information about usage possibilities and their allocation.
The Office for Communications (AK) is the competent regulatory authority for radio frequency management in Liechtenstein.
In order for the frequency spectrum to be used without interference, it is strictly regulated and in certain cases requires individual usage rights granted by the Office for Communications. The normative framework is set forth in the Electronic Communications Act (in German) and the Ordinance on Means of Identification and Frequencies in Electronic Communications (in German).
Fees are charged for the use and management of allocated frequencies and are based on the Ordinance on the Levying Administrative and Usage Fees pursuant to the Communications Act (in German).
The following overview provides information on specific applications in the radio sector. Specific requirements are taken into account when allocating frequency usage rights; if required, this includes specific terms of use. This ensures efficient and interference-free use of radio frequencies.
If you have any questions, please contact frequency.ak@llv.li.
National Frequency Allocation Plan
The Liechtenstein Frequency Allocation Plan consists of several parts. In addition to the actual plan, which is structured by frequency range, radio interface requirements and other rules and restrictions for the use of the corresponding frequency range form integral parts of the Frequency Allocation Plan.
This provides interested parties with a transparent, concise and complete picture of the technical and operational requirements for frequency use in Liechtenstein in accordance with the basic idea of the EU's RE Directive (RED). This information is not only important for radio users themselves, but above all for manufacturers and dealers of radio equipment.
The Frequency Allocation Plan follows the guidelines of ITU (International Telecommunication Union) and CEPT (European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations).
Liechtenstein Frequency Allocation Plan as PDF file (4 Mb; in German)
Dynamic Frequency Allocation Plan
Frequency Allocation Plan
Legal basis:
The present technical interface requirements (RIR) are based on Art. 31 et seqq. of the Communications Act (LR 784.10, in its current version) in combination with Art. 82 et seqq. of the Ordinance concerning Means of Identification and Frequencies in Electronic Communications (LR 784.101.8, in its current version), Art. 28, 29 of the Ordinance on the Tasks and Competences of the Regulator in Electronic Communication (LR 784.101.4, in its current version), and Art. 4 para. 1 let. b and protocol II of the Agreement between the Government of the Principality of Liechtenstein and the Swiss Federal Council on Cooperation in Regulatory Matters In Telecommunication (LR 0.784.189.101.1, in its current version).
They are also based on Art. 3 of the Swiss Decree concerning Telecommunication Equipment (SR 784.101.2, in its current version), which is applicable (Swiss) law in Liechtenstein due to the applicability of Swiss legislation arising from the promulgation of the Customs Treaty (LR 170.551.631, in its current version).
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Contact
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Jakob Gschiel Jakob.Gschiel@llv.li +423 236 6484