Spectrum Intelligence and Investigations

ComReg’s Spectrum Intelligence and Investigations unit offers protection to the radio services of licensed operators by tracing and eliminating unwanted interference.

It is also responsible for ensuring that all radio equipment is operated in accordance with current legislation and takes appropriate action where breaches are uncovered.

Contact Spectrum Intelligence and Investigations who will be happy to offer advice at interference@comreg.ie

 

Year in Review: 2023-2024

The Spectrum Intelligence & Investigations unit publish each year the key activities and associated KPIs. The infographic shown below illustrates the most up to date statistics in relation to radio frequency interference and spectrum compliance.

Any queries on its content can be directed to interference@comreg.ie

spectrum intelligence & investigations key statistics 2023/2024. Radio frequency interference activities (RFI). 73 incidents of RFI report. 100% target KPI response time met. 0 Type a incidents, 16 type b and 57 type c. 90% of services affected were to mobile networks. 47 RLAN reconfigured to remove RFI from TV streaming services. Three Ireland and Vodafone reported the most instances of RFI. 60% of interference sources were non compliant Mobile Phone signal boosters, followed y mast head amplifiers. 43 section 13 notices issued resulting in compliance of 43 business radio licensees. 3 section 7 notices issued resulting in removal of 3 unlicensed broadcasters. 1 search and seize operation carried out to remove an unlicensed broadcast. 2 weather radar interferers removed from interfering wtih Met Éreann.

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