The Spectrum Management Authority (“SMA” or “the Authority”) is an agency of the Ministry of Science and Technology.
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The radio frequency (RF) spectrum is a valuable natural resource which facilitates the use of wireless technology …
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All users of the radio frequency spectrum, unless otherwise stated are required to have a spectrum license …
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Global interest in 700 MHZ band licence
Managing Director of the Spectrum Management Authority, Dr Maria Myers-Hamilton, says the Request for Proposal for licence in the 700 MHz spectrum (Band 13) has garnered global interest. The document was published on February 9. Myers-Hamilton told JIS News that through this band “we are trying to achieve increased competition in the mobile (telecommunication) space
Spectrum Management Authority Invites Applicants for Radio Technician Course
The Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) is launching its online Radio Technician Licence (Class B) course and is inviting suitable candidates to apply for the programme, in keeping with requirements of the Radio and Telegraph Control Act (1974). “The Radio Technician course is a qualification course stipulated by the Radio and Telegraph Control Act (1974) where
Spectrum Management Authority to Lobby for New Legislation
Story Highlights The Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) will be lobbying for new legislation to advance the digital industry. Speaking with JIS News at the SMA’s G5 Symposium on Friday (October 11), at the S Hotel in Montego Bay, Managing Director of SMA, Dr. Maria Myers-Hamilton, emphasised the need to update legislation to tackle current spectrum