Frequency band planning is an essential mechanism for safeguarding the rights of all member states with a view to equitable access to limited radio resources (the radio spectrum and the orbit of geostationary satellites).

Indeed, the planning mechanism at the national level is inspired by international planning (the frequency allocation table or global plans) and regional planning (regional plans).

To carry out spectrum planning, it is essential on the one hand to notify the frequency assignments and on the other hand to coordinate them in order to guarantee the proper functioning of the services using its assignments