With every wireless or portable communication device you use at any given time, a “slice” of radio frequency spectrum is used. Think of your mobile phone, home wireless phone, handheld two-way radio, wireless security camera, FM/AM-radio, television receiver , drone, car navigation system or even a baby phone, just to name a few.

Spectrum is like an intricate network of different roads, with thousands of different users on it. If not managed properly those roads can get pretty chaotic and cause unwanted disruptions. Equally, spectrum, being a limited resource, can significantly affect your user experience with your electronic devices, if it isn’t managed properly.

Yes, wireless technology provides improved mobility as you communicate over the air using radio frequency signals. With the rise of new wireless devices more and more radio frequency signals travel along the air waves. In doing so air waves get more congested as more spectrum is utilized. Therefore, to ensure you have the best wireless experience, rules and regulations are essential. This is where the regulatory authority of Bureau Telecommunicatie en Post applies.

BT&P regulation, Frequency management and Monitoring

BT&P regulates the use of radio electronic communication equipment that requires a specific radio frequency in Curacao. To install, maintain or operate this type of equipment it must comply with international and local established requirements.

For more information on which systems require authorization, for applicable license fees and to immediately download the application form for authorizations: https://bit.ly/2ZcepQh. For more on spectrum management and monitoring: https://bit.ly/2Z3RHKb

(Source: BT&P. BT&P publication period 2019)