[PDF] - GSMA Hong Kong Ltd. Importance of National Spectrum Roadmap PDF Document

SLIDE 1

Contact:

Mr. Christian Gomez

Director, Spectrum Policy and Regulatory Affairs, GSMA Hong Kong Ltd. Email: cgomez@gsma.com ASIA-PACIFIC TELECOMMUNITY Document: SATRC Workshop on Spectrum Management SAPVII-WSSPEC/ INP-14 18 – 20 December 2019, Goa, India 18 December 2019 GSMA Hong Kong Ltd. Importance of National Spectrum Roadmap

SLIDE 2

Cristian Gomez Director, Spectrum Policy and Regulatory Affairs, GSMA Goa, December 2019

Importance of national spectrum roadmaps

SLIDE 3

Need for national spectrum roadmaps in South Asia 1. Why is there a need for more spectrum in the 5G era? 2. Where can we get more spectrum from? 3. What is the situation in APAC?

Global equipment design – scales
Interoperability
Right spectrum – deployment needs

SLIDE 4

3

Existing mobile spectrum use in APAC

2x45 MHz (FDD)

700 MHz 850/900 MHz

2x15 MHz (FDD) 2x25 MHz (FDD)

1800 MHz

2x75 MHz (FDD) 2x60 MHz (FDD)

2100 MHz 2300 MHz

1x70 MHz (TDD)

2500 MHz

1x45 MHz (TDD)

2600 MHz

2x70 MHz (FDD)

Coverage bands Capacity bands

SLIDE 5

4

ICT Development Index (IDI) ITU, APAC ranks

South Korea:

8.85

Japan:

8.43

New Zealand:

8.33

Australia:

8.24

Singapore:

8.05 Top 5 countries in APAC Within top 15 countries globally

SLIDE 6

5

Different spectrum to fulfil different deployment needs

MORE FAVOURABLE PROPAGATION OF RADIO SIGNALS ALLOWS

FOR LARGER CELLS

MORE BANDWIDTH ALLOWS FOR MORE

INFORMATION TO BE SENT BY THE SYSTEM

COVERAGE CAPACITY

Capacity Capacity Capacity Coverage

Urban

(Hotspot) Coverage Coverage

Sub 1GHz Sub 6GHz Above 6GHz Urban Rural

Better

SLIDE 7

6

Enabling future growth to support content and applications: It all starts with the spectrum provided to mobile networks

Price based

n economic

value Timely release Allocating it where is needed

SLIDE 8

7

Allocating it where is needed

Planning ahead for 5G development Giving priority to Digital Switch Over Establishing a spectrum for broadband strategy and roadmap

SLIDE 9

8

Timely release

Undertaking timely spectrum refarming Avoiding delays in spectrum assignment Early release translates to reduced costs and increased economic gains

SLIDE 10

9

Price based

n

economic value

Long-term economic focus High spectrum prices impact on network investment High prices impact on consumers

SLIDE 11

Spectrum Roadmap: Why It Matters

A spectrum roadmap is essential to ensure there is enough spectrum to meet surging demand for mobile services

¢

Increasing pace of mobile technology evolution and the decreasing cycle time for new technology demand increased agility in spectrum management and planning framework

¢

Balance the time to relocate by the incumbents against the costs of delaying the introduction of new technologies – trade-offs

¢

Allocate spectrum for new uses in advance of the technology becoming available so that operators have time for planning, capital expenditure and implementation

A spectrum roadmap helps

¢

Government forecasts future trends and manage its work and risks;

¢

Industry with increased certainty about the government’s future allocation plans and management

f radio spectrum.

SLIDE 12

Key Themes Key themes for a spectrum roadmap

¢

Emerging challenges and opportunities to radio spectrum management framework and approach, at least 3 – 5 years into the future

¢

Identify future technological trends and drivers, and assess their impact on spectrum policy and planning

¢

Spectrum management work projects and programme planned to address the identified challenges and opportunities

¢

A roadmap is an evolving document, to be reviewed and updated regularly (annual review is recommended)

SLIDE 13

Key Challenges Some key challenges to address

¢

What spectrum will be available and when:

¢

To plan what spectrum operators need to invest in over the near-to-long term to meet rapidly growing data demand (this should encompass coverage & capacity bands, existing and future bands)

¢

Regulatory certainty:

¢

e.g. allocation methodologies, renewal procedure, projects and programme

¢

Licensing regime:

¢

e.g. refarming, resource pricing, spectrum sharing

¢

Harmonised future spectrum:

¢

To reduce equipment costs, limit interference and enable roaming

SLIDE 14

13

Emerging 5G Bands

SLIDE 15

www.gsma.com/spectrum

5G spectrum – an international summary

600 MHz 700 MHz C-Band 26 GHz 28 GHz

It is vital that 5G spectrum bands are widely harmonized Enables the greater economies of scale needed for a good choice of low cost devices Enables roaming and facilitates cross border coordination Avoid spectrum fragmentation and incompatibilities between markets

SLIDE 16

Roadmap example: UK plans for 4G and 5G spectrum

¢

Ofcom regularly releases information on its website and runs consultations concerning the release of new spectrum

¢

For example:

¢

as part of the consultation process for the upcoming 2.3 & 3.4 GHZ Award, Ofcom released a timeline for availability of mobile spectrum in the 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz bands

¢

in 2017, it consulted on clearing the 3.6 GHz band and has issued notices to fixed link operators to clear the band within 5 years

UK Mobile Spectrum Roadmap

Source: Ofcom, Statement: Award of 2.3 and 3.4 GHz spectrum bands: Competition issues and auction regulations, 11 July 2017. Spectrum bands are shaded grey when they are allocated and useable

Auction scheduled for late 2017 / early 2018 Auction scheduled for late 2018 / 2019 Already allocated

SLIDE 17

Spectrum Roadmap Examples

¢

Australia

¢

A Five-year Spectrum Outlook 2017 –- 2021 is under public consultation until 18th of December 2017

¢

Outline the ACMA's assessment of the demand for different parts of the radio spectrum;

¢

http://www.acma.gov.au/Industry/Spectrum/Spectrum-projects/5-Year-Spectrum-Outlook

¢

New Zealand

¢

Released its Radio Spectrum Five Year Outlook 2017 –- 2021

¢

Stimulated the discussion about the uses of radio spectrum;

¢

To update and refine the radio spectrum management framework to make it more responsive and effective;

¢

https://www.rsm.govt.nz/online-services-resources/publications/annual-reports-and-business- plans

SLIDE 18

www.gsma.com/spectrum

17

Importance of national spectrum roadmaps

Need for national spectrum roadmaps in South Asia 1. Why is there a need for more spectrum in the 5G era? 2. Where can we get more spectrum from? 3. What is the situation in APAC?

Existing mobile spectrum use in APAC

2x45 MHz (FDD)

700 MHz 850/900 MHz

1800 MHz

2x75 MHz (FDD) 2x60 MHz (FDD)

2100 MHz 2300 MHz

1x70 MHz (TDD)

2500 MHz

1x45 MHz (TDD)

2600 MHz

2x70 MHz (FDD)

Coverage bands Capacity bands

ICT Development Index (IDI) ITU, APAC ranks

8.85

8.43

8.33

8.24

8.05

Top 5 countries in APAC Within top 15 countries globally

Different spectrum to fulfil different deployment needs

COVERAGE CAPACITY

Urban

Sub 1GHz Sub 6GHz Above 6GHz Urban Rural

Enabling future growth to support content and applications: It all starts with the spectrum provided to mobile networks

Allocating it where is needed

Planning ahead for 5G development Giving priority to Digital Switch Over Establishing a spectrum for broadband strategy and roadmap

Timely release

Undertaking timely spectrum refarming Avoiding delays in spectrum assignment Early release translates to reduced costs and increased economic gains

Price based

economic value

Long-term economic focus High spectrum prices impact on network investment High prices impact on consumers

Spectrum Roadmap: Why It Matters

A spectrum roadmap is essential to ensure there is enough spectrum to meet surging demand for mobile services

Increasing pace of mobile technology evolution and the decreasing cycle time for new technology demand increased agility in spectrum management and planning framework

Balance the time to relocate by the incumbents against the costs of delaying the introduction of new technologies – trade-offs

Allocate spectrum for new uses in advance of the technology becoming available so that operators have time for planning, capital expenditure and implementation

A spectrum roadmap helps

Government forecasts future trends and manage its work and risks;

Industry with increased certainty about the government’s future allocation plans and management

Key Themes Key themes for a spectrum roadmap

Emerging challenges and opportunities to radio spectrum management framework and approach, at least 3 – 5 years into the future

Identify future technological trends and drivers, and assess their impact on spectrum policy and planning

Spectrum management work projects and programme planned to address the identified challenges and opportunities

A roadmap is an evolving document, to be reviewed and updated regularly (annual review is recommended)

Key Challenges Some key challenges to address

What spectrum will be available and when:

To plan what spectrum operators need to invest in over the near-to-long term to meet rapidly growing data demand (this should encompass coverage & capacity bands, existing and future bands)

Regulatory certainty:

e.g. allocation methodologies, renewal procedure, projects and programme

Licensing regime:

e.g. refarming, resource pricing, spectrum sharing

Harmonised future spectrum:

To reduce equipment costs, limit interference and enable roaming

Emerging 5G Bands

www.gsma.com/spectrum

5G spectrum – an international summary

600 MHz 700 MHz C-Band 26 GHz 28 GHz

Roadmap example: UK plans for 4G and 5G spectrum

UK Mobile Spectrum Roadmap

Spectrum Roadmap Examples

Australia

A Five-year Spectrum Outlook 2017 –- 2021 is under public consultation until 18th of December 2017

Outline the ACMA's assessment of the demand for different parts of the radio spectrum;

http://www.acma.gov.au/Industry/Spectrum/Spectrum-projects/5-Year-Spectrum-Outlook

New Zealand

Released its Radio Spectrum Five Year Outlook 2017 –- 2021

Stimulated the discussion about the uses of radio spectrum;

To update and refine the radio spectrum management framework to make it more responsive and effective;

https://www.rsm.govt.nz/online-services-resources/publications/annual-reports-and-business- plans

www.gsma.com/spectrum

GSMA Supporting Materials for WRC-19

https://www.gsma.com/spectrum/wrc-series https://www.gsma.com/spectrum/5g-spectrum-guide/