This licence allows the licensee to testing or trialing innovative wireless services. It may also be issued to licence a new wireless service which does not fit within an existing licensing category.

• A Wireless Test Licence allows the licensee to carry out research and development using radio spectrum which may involve the testing, development, evaluation, improvement and/or advancement of new and novel wireless applications.

A Wireless Test Licence does not allow the licensee to provide services to third parties or involve members of the public.  This can be facilitated with a Wireless Trial Licence.

• A Wireless Trial Licence is a licence which allows the licensee to carry out trials of novel or innovative radio services involving members of the public or other third parties, for the purpose of testing applications and apparatus.

Why do I need a licence?

Unless licence exempted, all wireless telegraphy equipment requires a licence.

The regulations governing the issue of Wireless Test Licences is the:

• Wireless Telegraphy (Research and Development Licence) Regulations, 2005 (S.I. 113 of 2005)

The regulations governing the issue of Wireless Trial Licences is the:

• Wireless Telegraphy (Third Party Trial Licence) Regulations, 2005 (S.I. 114 of 2005)

How can I apply for a licence?

Step 1. Reading Information

The applicant should read ComReg’s guidance information to familiarise themselves with the licensing scheme and the application requirements

• Wireless Test & Trial Licence Application - Guidance Notes 

Step 2. Submitting the Application

The application form should be completed and submitted to ComReg along with the full licence fee.

• Wireless Test Licence - Application Form
• Wireless Trial Licence - Application Form 

Details on how to complete the form and submit it are contained in the above documents. Please note that incomplete applications may result in your application being returned as non-valid

Once I have a licence, are there licence obligations to comply with?

Yes, the licensee must comply with the Wireless Test or Trial Licence conditions which are included within the licence documentation sent to the licensee.

In particular licensees must ensure that their radio installation does not cause harmful interference to other licensees.

Can I renew my licence?

A Test or Trial Licence is valid for a specified duration, limited to a maximum period of twelve months from the date of issue. Where the nature of the test or trial requires a longer duration and the radio spectrum that is licensed is not required for other purposes, ComReg may consider extending the duration of the licence for a further period (maximum 12 months), subject to a formal application from the holder of the licence.

Can I amend my licence?

Yes, to amend your licence the standard application form should be submitted to ComReg with the appropriate fee if applicable. Please write “amendment” on the form to indicate that it is an amendment. 

• Wireless Test Licence - Application Form
• Wireless Trial Licence - Application Form 

Can I cancel my licence?

Yes, to cancel a licence a formal written request should be submitted to ComReg from a verified email, fax or post contact address. Before cancellation, ComReg may contact you for verification purposes.

Can I contact ComReg if I have a query?

Yes, please contact the Licensing Operations Team in ComReg (tel. 01 8049600), or alternatively please send an e-mail to licensing@ComReg.ie