(1)

(a) The Regulator may renew individual rights of use for harmonised radio spectrum except where at the time of assignment, the possibility of renewal has been explicitly excluded.

(b) A decision by the Regulator in accordance with subparagraph (a) shall be taken in a timely manner, before the duration of the rights expires.

(2) The Regulator shall assess the need for a renewal at its own initiative or upon request by the holder of the right, in the latter case not earlier than five years prior to expiry of the duration of the rights concerned. This shall be without prejudice to renewal clauses applicable to existing rights.

(3) In taking a decision pursuant to paragraph (1) the Regulator shall consider, inter alia:

(a) the fulfilment of the objectives set out in Regulations 4, 27(1)(c) and 30(2)(a), as well as public policy objectives under law;

(b) the implementation of a technical implementing measure adopted in accordance with Article 4 of the Radio Spectrum Decision;

(c) the review of the appropriate implementation of the conditions attached to the right concerned;