Localised Private Network Licence
You should apply for a Localised Private Network Licence if you intend to operate a radio-communication network (such as walkie talkie network) within a localised area. This means the coverage of the network is confined to a specific location.
- Validity
- 1 year
- Processing time
- within 10 working days upon complete submission of all information
- Issuing authority
- INFOCOMM MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IMDA)
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Who needs the Localised Private Network Licence
This licence applies to Singapore businesses registered under the following SSIC industry codes:
- ConditionalGroup 610 — TELECOMMUNICATIONS
When: if operating a radio-communication network within a localised area.
Includes: 61010 Telecommunications network operation, 61011 Wired telecommunications network operation, 61012 Mobile cellular and other wireless telecommunications network operation, 61013 Satellite telecommunications network operation
Required documents and prerequisites
Items the applicant typically needs ready before submitting:
- Purpose of the proposed network
- Include a detailed explanation of why you need the network (examples include: for security services, operation of cranes in construction sites, for production lines or health and safety purposes).
- For a high power network or fixed station: Include a letter from your management on why the network is required.
- Desired frequency range for the network
- Include the alternate frequency range if the desired range is not unavailable.
- Number of units of mobile stations in the network
- Number of units of mobile stations in the network
- Required output power of the network
- Check with your vendor for the required output power if you are unsure.
- Operating location of the network
- Include the address and its GPS coordinates.
- Note: If your operating location does not have a postal code (such as a construction site or underground tunnel), you need to upload a site map. This can be in the form of a PDF or JPG file.
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