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Broadband transmitter - permission?

  • 13-09-2016 11:58AM
    #1
    kilkea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29 ✭


    Hi all,
    Just looking for some advice. A local wireless provider has erected a transmitter on a neighbours house (essentially a broadband repeater which take a signal from a mast and then transmits it out to other houses which are not in line of sight). I believe the neighbour is getting free/discounted internet in return.
    What I was looking to confirm was whether this provider should have applied for planning permission to do something like this?
    I am not trying to be a busy body but rather am having serious problems with my own in-house wifi since this went up. My own provider checked my service and says that there is a large volume of 'noise' in my house which seems to be affecting the signal. I have gone around and turned off anything which emits a signal and the noise is still there, so am suspicious that it is from the transmitter next door.
    Anyone have any knowledge of these repeaters and licence requirements etc?
    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,296 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    My brother has a similar setup, installed a couple of years now, free internet in return, no interference. No licence or PP required.

    Contact Comreg re interference - http://www.comreg.ie/industry/radio-spectrum/spectrum-compliance/radio-interference/


  • #3
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,095 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    I would guess this ISP is a budget operation is on 2.4 or 5Ghz which are unlicensed and be the same as what you're using. This is wild wild west territory and its not something that can be challenged.

    Is it your connection to your ISP thats failing or the wifi connection from their modem to your devices do you know?


  • #4
    9726_9726
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 440 ✭✭9726_9726


    This would be a Section 31 exempted development, so it is not violating planning laws.

    Best bet would be contact the neighbour/ISP and open a dialogue. I'm sure they'll be happy to change channel to sort the problem. No need to"shut 'em down" - just have a chat about it!


  • #5
    AwayOuttaThat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭AwayOuttaThat


    The provider must be registered with ComReg even if using the 5.1Ghz band. In addition, there is a maximum EIRP (radiated power) that the combination of transmitter and antenna cannot exceed. This could well be the issue. And I think ComReg would be able to measure EIRP were you to contact them.


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