Argentina

National Policy

Source: https://www.redesac.org.mx/regulacion

On August 15, 2018, Argentina approved Resolution 4958/2018 defining Community Networks. This Resolution allows them to apply for licenses within the framework established in its Regulation on Licenses for Information and Communications Technology Services. One problem with this License is that it can be applied to only populations up to 5000.

In this case, it is not a new license but a new registration corresponding to Owners of Community Networks. For now, there are no bands identified or planned. However, it is possible that in the future these operators may acquire the usual frequency bands for shared use that are used for Internet Access by providers (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz).

The Argentine Universal Service Agency establishes incentives for rural areas and underserved areas through Calls for Non-Reimbursable Contributions of up to 80% of the costs of projects presented by ICT service licensees operating in areas of influence of disadvantaged areas, with an emphasis on Cooperatives and Small Enterprises.

Operator Licensing

El 15 de Agosto de 2018, ENACOM aprobó la Resolución 4958 que habilita la Licencia para prestación del Servicio de ValorAgregado- Acceso a Internet, Titulares de Redes Comunitarias (también denominada licencia VARC). Allí describe una definición de red comunitarias sólo a instancias prácticas, para limitar el alcance de la regulación. También define las condiciones para ser licenciatario VARC y declara la exención al pago de aranceles para la solicitud de esta licencia.

https://www.enacom.gob.ar/multimedia/normativas/2018/res4958.pdf

Technical and Administrative Requirements

Licensing Fees

Access to Spectrum

Technical and Administrative Requirements

Licensed

Access Networks

Operator	800MHz	900MHz	1800MHz	2100MHz	2600MHz	3500MHz
XYZcom	None	2×10	2×15	2×10	None	None

PtP Networks

License-Exempt

Access Networks

Frequency	Power Limit [dBm]	Transmit Power
2.4GHz
2400 – 2483.5 MHz	20
5GHz
5170-5250 MHz	17
5250-5330 MHz	24 (DFS)
5490-5730 MHz	24 (DFS)
5735-5835 MHz	30

PtP Networks

Frequency	Power Limit	Transmit Power
2.4GHz
2400 – 2483.5 MHz	2.4EIRP
5GHz
5150-5250 MHz	5.1EIRP
5250-5350 MHz	5.2EIRP
5470-5725 MHz	5.4EIRP
5725-5800 MHz	5.8EIRP

Secondary Use

Access Networks

PtP Networks

Spectrum Fees / Costs

Application

Annual

Auction

Backhaul

Gender

Universal Service

Cooperatives

Resources / References

Coding examples

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