ICT WEEK Outcome of RA-15, WRC-15 & CPM 19-1

Conferences

19th May, 2016

Frequency Spectrum ManagementCommunications Authority of Kenya

Agenda

1. What is Frequency Spectrum Management2. Preview of WRC3. Outcome of RA-154. Outcomes of WRC-15 4. Outcomes of CPM-19-1 for WRC-195. Implication of the conference decisions on Kenya

Frequency Spectrum Management

The Authority is charged with the responsibility of managing the radio frequency spectrum. Radio frequency (RF) is any of the electromagnetic Spectrum that lie in the range extending from around 3 kHz to 300 GHz, whose large portion of frequencies is used for communications.

Objectives of Spectrum Management

1. Promotion of optimum and efficient utilization of the scarce radio frequency spectrum resource.

2. Management of the Radio Frequency Spectrum to support new services and emerging technologies.

3. Ensuring the compliance to assigned technical parameters 4. Maintaining accurate databases on frequency management information.

Objectives (Cont..)

5. Assignment of frequencies to network operators.6. Resolution of harmful interferences7. Compliance with international agreements with regard to

frequency spectrum management issues8. Representing the country in regional and international forums to

ensure that Kenya abides by and implements regional and international agreements and protocols on spectrum management

Licensing

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3. Monitoring

Planning

Frequency Spectrum management involves the overall process of regulating and administering access to and use of the radio frequencies through:-

Frequency Spectrum Management

International Telecommunications Union

ITU is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies – ICTs.

The ITU allocates global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develops the technical standards that ensure networks and technologies seamlessly interconnect, and strive to improve access to ICTs to underserved communities worldwide.

The ITU-R organises World radiocommunication conference (WRC) every 3-4 years. It is the job of WRC to review, and, if necessary, revise the Radio Regulations.

Coordination of Frequency Spectrum Management

-The UN body that co-ordinates global management of spectrum

-Adoption of ITU recommendations -Regional Harmonization

-Coordination with our neighbouring countries within the East African Community

-Development of regulations best suited for our Kenya

World Radio Communication Conference

World radiocommunication conferences (WRC) are held every three to four years. It is the job of WRC to review, and, if necessary, revise the Radio Regulations, the international treaty governing the use of the radio-frequency spectrum and the geostationary-satellite and non-geostationary -satellite orbits.

Radiocommunication Assemblies (RA) are responsible for the structure, programme and approval of radiocommunication studies. The RA convenes every three or four years and may be associated in time and place with WRC

Conference objectives1. To revise the Radio Regulations and any associated Frequency assignment and

allotment Plans;2. To address any radiocommunication matter of worldwide character; 3. To instruct the Radio Regulations Board and the Radiocommunication Bureau,

and review their activities4. To determine questions for study by the Radiocommunication Assembly and its

Study Groups in preparation for future Radio communication Conferences.

WRC-15

The conference work was aimed at maintaining a stable, predictable and universally applied regulatory environment that secures long-term investments for the ICT industry.

Over 40 topics on frequency allocation and frequency sharing for the efficient use of spectrum and orbital resources were covered, to ensure quality radiocommunication services for mobile and satellite services, maritime and aeronautical transport, air and road safety as well as for scientific purposes related to the environment, meteorology and climatology, disaster prediction, mitigation and relief.

The ITU Radiocommunication Bureau has been set an ambitious studies programme for the next four years in preparation for the next WRC

a) Approved Global standards for IMT-2020 paving way for 5G RA-15 established the principles and processes for the

development of IMT-2020 – the next-generation 5G mobile system

The 5G systems is set to become available in 2020 5G will offer extremely high definition video services, real time

low latency applications and support the Internet of Thingsb) Internet of Things (IoT) (IoT) technologies and its applications include machine-to-

machine (M2M) networks, smart cities and Ubiquitous Sensor Networks (USN)

RA-15 recognized the needs of IoT applications such as enhanced transmission speed, device connectivity, and energy efficiency

RA-15 approved studies on the technical and operational aspects of radio networks and systems for IoT

Highlights of Outcome of RA-15

c) Accessibility for persons with disabilities and persons with specific needs

Highlights of Outcome of RA-15

d) Small satellites

RA-15 recognized the ongoing work in the Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) to support and protect the needs of persons with disabilities and persons with specific needs.

ITU-R to continue studies and research related to accessibility in the development of devices and applications while promoting compatibility of new technologies and in consultation with persons with disabilities and specific needs.

There is a growing number of small satellites (with a mass less than 100 kg), including nanosatellites (typically 1 to 10 kg in mass) and picosatellites (typically 0.1 to 1 kg in mass), which provide an affordable means to access orbital resources for new entrants in space, including new space-faring nations.

RA-15 examined the issues related to applicable regulatory procedures of small satellites and approved development of material, such as Recommendations (standards), Reports, or a Handbook on small satellites, to enhance knowledge of the procedures for submitting filings of satellite networks to ITU.

e) Frequency arrangements for IMT

Highlights of Outcome of RA-15

RA-15 recognized the ongoing work in the Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) to support and protect the needs of persons with disabilities and persons with specific needs

RA-15 approved studies and research related to accessibility in the development of devices and applications while promoting compatibility of new technologies

f) Out Of Band Emission (OOBE) limits in 700 MHz band RA-15 approved new Recommendation ITU-R M.2090-0 on specific unwanted emission limits

of IMT mobile stations operating in the frequency band 700 MHz band to facilitate protection of existing broadcasting services in Region 1 in the frequency band 470-694 MHz

g) International public telecommunications via satellite in developing countries. RA-15 approved new Resolution ITU-R 69 on development and deployment of international

public telecommunications via satellite in developing countries on the use of satellite orbital positions and associated frequency spectrum to deliver international public telecommunication services in developing countries

a) Mobile broadband communications

ii Outcomes of WRC-15 Conference

Identified globally harmonized frequency bands in the L-band (1427-1518 MHz) and in the lower part of the C-band (3.4 -3.6 GHz) band for mobile broadband services.

The band 3300-3400 MHz is also available for mobile broadband services in some countries in Region 1 (Kenya included).

These frequencies will provide enhanced capacity to meet the growing demand for spectrum for mobile broadband services for 4G and for next generation 5G networks.

globally harmonized solution for the implementation of the digital dividend to provide enhanced capacity for mobile broadband in the 694-790 MHz frequency band.

Studies for additional spectrum for IMT in bands above 6 GHz in the agenda for the next WRC in 2019 that will allow technology to meet demand for greater capacity.

b) Exclusive use of UHF band for terrestrial TV services WRC-15 agreed that the UHF spectrum (470MHz-694MHz) will remain exclusively allocated to

terrestrial TV services in the ITU’s Region 1 well into the next decade. This will provide stability and enable many countries in ITU Region 1 to continue with their digital

television switchover programmes without the risk of an impending change in use of the spectrum.

Continuationc) Amateur radio service gets new allocationNew allocation for amateur radio service in the frequency band 5351.5 - 5366.5 kHz will maintain stable communications over various distances and complement the existing 3 and 7 MHz bands, especially for use when providing communications in disaster situations and for relief operations.

d) Emergency communications and disaster reliefWRC-15 developed a regulatory framework for harmonization of spectrum in the 694-894 MHz frequency band to facilitate mobile broadband communications for robust and reliable mission critical emergency services in public protection and disaster relief (PPDR), such as police, fire, ambulances and disaster response teams.

e) Search and rescueWRC-15 reinforced protection to Search and Rescue beacons that transmit in the 406-406.1 MHz frequency band signals to uplink to search and rescue satellites, such as the COSPAS-SARSAT system. The frequency drift characteristics of radiosondes are taken into account when operating above 405 MHz to avoid drifting close to 406 MHz and to avoid adjacent frequency band assignment to prevent interference in the frequency band 406-406.1 MHz.

Continuationf) Unmanned aircraft (drones) and wireless avionics systems (WAIC) WRC-15 opened the way for the development by ICAO of worldwide standards for unmanned

aircraft systems (UAS), and identified the regulatory conditions that may be applied to such systems internationally.

WRC-15 also agreed on spectrum for wireless avionics intra-communications (WAIC) to allow for the heavy and expensive wiring used in aircraft to be replaced by wireless systems thus saving on fuel and allowing more efficient usage of the aircraft.

g) Global flight tracking for civil aviation Following the disappearance without trace of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 and on the instruction

of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference of 2014, agreement was reached on the allocation of radio-frequency spectrum for global flight tracking in civil aviation for improved safety.

The frequency band 1087.7-1092.3 MHz was allocated to the aeronautical mobile-satellite service (Earth-to-space) for reception by space stations (satellites) of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) emissions from aircraft transmitters.

This will facilitate reporting the position of aircraft equipped with ADS-B anywhere in the world, including oceanic, polar and other remote areas.

h) Enhanced maritime communications systemsWRC-15 considered regulatory provisions and frequency allocations to enable new Automatic Identification System (AIS) applications and other possible new applications to improve maritime radiocommunication. New applications for data exchange, using AIS technology, are intended to improve the safety of navigation. New allocations were made in the bands 161.9375-161.9625 MHz and 161.9875-162.0125 MHz to the maritime mobile-satellite service. Studies will continue on the compatibility between maritime mobile-satellite service (MMSS) in the downlink band 161.7875-161.9375 MHz and incumbent services in the same and adjacent frequency bands.i) Road SafetyWRC-15 approved allocation of spectrum for short-range high-resolution automotive radar in the 79 GHz frequency band. This will provide a globally harmonized regulatory framework for automotive radar to prevent collisions and improve vehicular safety by reducing traffic accidents. The decision is also expected to spur research and development of driverless automobiles.j) Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)WRC-15 decided that further studies regarding current and potential future reference time-scales are required, including the modification of coordinated universal time (UTC) and suppressing the so-called “leap second”. WRC-23 will consider the report in 2023, but until then, UTC shall continue to be applied as maintained by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM).

Continuation

Implication of WRC-15 decisions on Kenyaa) Additional Spectrum for Mobile broadband communicationsThe additional globally harmonized spectrum allocation for mobile broadband services in the L-band (1427-1518 MHz), C-band (3.4 -3.6 GHz) and in the band 3300-3400 MHz will provide enhanced capacity to meet the growing demand for spectrum in Kenya for mobile broadband services for 4G and for next generation 5G networks. The 700 MHz (694-790 MHz) band will provide enhanced capacity for mobile broadband in Kenyab) Exclusive use of UHF band for terrestrial TV servicesThe UHF spectrum (470MHz-694MHz) will remain exclusively allocated to terrestrial TV services in Kenya well into the next decade. This will provide stability and enable the country to continue with the expansion of digital terrestrial TV services without the risk of an impending change in use of the spectrum.c) New allocation to amateur radio serviceThe frequency band 5351.5 - 5366.5 kHz will be available for allocation to amateur radio service in Kenya. This will enable amateur operators in Kenya to maintain stable communications over various distances and complement the existing 3 and 7 MHz bands, especially for use when providing communications in disaster situations and for relief operations.

Implication of WRC-15 decisions on Kenyad) Harmonized spectrum for emergency communications and disaster reliefThe approved regulatory framework will facilitate globally harmonized mobile broadband communications for robust and reliable mission critical emergency services in public protection and disaster relief (PPDR), such as police, fire, ambulances and disaster response teams in Kenya within the frequency band 694-894 MHze) Increase efficiency in the use of the spectrum/orbit resourceThe new regulations approved by the Conference will increase efficiency in the use of the satellite orbit and the associated frequencies. It will also facilitate developing countries like Kenya to launch satellites and bring into use satellite network frequency assignments with easef) New spectrum for earth observation satellites for environmental monitoringThe new global allocations in the 7-8 GHz frequency range will lead to the development of modern broadband sensing technologies and space-borne radars. Scientific and geo-information applications will provide high quality measurements in all weather conditions with enhanced applications for disaster relief and humanitarian aid, land use and large-area coastal surveillance. These measurements will enable relevant agencies in Kenya to have a better understanding of such important matters as coastal pollution, fisheries management, search and rescue, beach erosion, and maritime navigation. These include NEMA, KWS, KMA, KPA and security agencies etc.

Implication of WRC-15 decisions on Kenyag) Unmanned aircraft (drones) and wireless avionics systems The approved regulatory conditions for drones will allow implementation of the systems globally to support flight through non-segregated airspace since the numbers of UAs are growing worldwideA new spectrum allocation for wireless avionics intra-communications (WAIC) will enable replacement of the heavy and expensive wiring used in aircraft by wireless systems thus saving on fuel and allowing more efficient usage of the aircraft by airlines such as Kenya Airways.h) Global flight tracking for civil aviationA new spectrum allocation in the band 1087.7-1092.3 MHz for global flight tracking in civil aviation will improve flight safety globally for the aviation industry. It will allow operators to determine the position of aircrafts equipped with ADS-B anywhere in the world, including oceanic, polar and other remote areas. i) Enhanced maritime communications systems for safety systems for ships and portsThe new allocations will enable Kenya Maritime Authority, Kenya Ports Authority and the global maritime community at large to enhance maritime safety systems for ships and ports.j) Road Safety through reduction of traffic accidentsThe new allocation of spectrum for short-range high-resolution automotive radar in the 79 GHz frequency band will provide spectrum in Kenya for automotive radar to prevent collisions and improve vehicular safety by reducing traffic accidents.

Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle

Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle

iii Conference Preparatory Meeting for WRC-19 (CPM 19-1)

After the WRC-15, the first session of CPM-19 was held in Geneva from 30th November to 1st December 2015

The purpose was to organize , coordinate and allocate preparatory studies for WRC-19 based on agenda items proposed by WRC-15.

In total around 21 agenda items were identified for discussion during the next conference in 2019.

Outcomes of the CPM19-1 a) Chapter Structure of the CPM-19 ReportThe WRC-19 Agenda items were distributed in the following six broad as follows: Land mobile and fixed services , Broadband applications in the mobile service , Satellite services , Science services , Maritime, aeronautical and amateur services and General issues .b) Appointment of Chapter RapporteursCPM19-1 appointed experts from the various ITU Regions to be Chapter Rapporteurs for each of the six CPM-19 report chapters. For the African Region, Mr. Peter Ngige of CA was endorsed as the Rapporteur for Chapter 6 which deals with General Issues. This therefore means that Mr. Ngige will be the Chairman of Committee 6 in the next Conference (WRC-19)c) Allocation of WRC-19 agenda Items to different study groups Specific WRC-19 agenda items were assigned to the respective ITU-R working parties of study groups. d) Establishment of the Task Group TG 5/1A Task Group TG 5/1 was established to be the responsible group for the WRC-19 Agenda Items 1.13 which deals with frequency-related matters for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) e) Timetable for the WRC-19 conference preparatory processThe meeting developed a tentative timetable for the WRC-19 preparatory processes.

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