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laforge, 02/19/2016 10:47 PM
add dutch telecom authority

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GSM operates in '''licensed frequency spectrum''', i.e. the license to operate equipment on the GSM bands is granted (typically sold/auctioned) to commercial entities.
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This is ''very different'' from technologies like Bluetooth or WiFi operating in the 2.4GHz unlicensed ISM band.
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As a result, you cannot operate any GSM RF equipment (like the [wiki:BS11 BS-11] or any other BTS) unless you have obtained
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a proper license from the regulatory authority in your country.  Accomplishing to operate a BTS without having such a license is subject to punishment according to the respective laws in your country.
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Apart from the legal aspects, there also are practical aspects.  If you operate on a channel (ARFCN) that is already used by a GSM operator,
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you will likely create interference with the production network.  '''Please don't do this!''' It is illegal and disruptive, and not
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related to what this project is trying to achieve.
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== Regulatory authorities for GSM licensing ==
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* Germany: http://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/
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* Austria http://www.rtr.at
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* United Kingdom: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/
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* Sweden: http://www.pts.se/en-gb/
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* Netherlands: http://www.agentschap-telecom.nl/
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