A number of additional considerations were presented, in particular:
a) The position is expressed that ICP-ANACOM should take the following factors into consideration in choosing the regulatory framework for the introduction of BWA in Portugal:
- Level of international harmonisation of frequency bands;
- The extensive use of the bands under consideration;
- Duration and cost of spectrum consignment;
- Needs of future spectrum availability;
- Technological neutrality;
- Interoperability and roaming as essential factors for success on a large scale;
- That the transmission of title of usage rights is an issue of spectrum secondary trading which is a complex and high risk process which, to be successful, depends on the participation and actions of all interested parties including ICP-ANACOM;
b) Given that discussions on the subject being analysed in this consultation are still at an early stage, some of the parties consider that the market should be heard out again prior to the allocation of frequency usage rights, at which time the market will be in a position to make an assessment which is more considered and which has more basis in the potential of BWA, the availability of equipment and the additional information of manufacturers.
