APG15-3/INP-75
/ ASIA-PACIFIC TELECOMMUNITYThe 3rdMeeting of the APT Conference Preparatory Group for WRC-15 (APG15-3) / Document
APG15-3/INP-75
09 – 13June 2014, Brisbane, Australia / 02 June2014
Malaysia
PRELIMINARY VIEW ON WRC-15 AGENDA ITEMs 1.1, 1.3 AND 1.4
Agenda item 1.1
to consider additional spectrum allocations to the mobile service on a primary basis and identification of additional frequency bands for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) and related regulatory provisions, to facilitate the development of terrestrial mobile broadband applications, in accordance with Resolution 233 (WRC12).
Background
At the first 2015 World Radiocommunication Conference Preparatory Meeting (CPM15-1), Joint Task Group 4-5-6-7 (JTG) was established as a responsible group for this agenda item. In developing sharing studies and draft CPM text in accordance with Resolution 233 (WRC-12), the JTG is to consider the results of studies from Working Parties 5A and5D on the spectrum requirements for the mobile service, including suitable frequency ranges, and other specific requirements as well as results of studies from any concerned Working Parties on technical and operational characteristics, spectrum requirements and performance objectives or protection requirements of other services (See Annex 10 to Administrative Circular CA/201).
Since WRC-07, the demand for mobile broadband applications has been rapidly growing. Report ITU-R M.2243[1] provides detailed information on the global mobile broadband deployments and forecasts for IMT.
According to Resolution 233 (WRC12), adequate and timely availability of spectrum with appropriate regulatory provisions as well as improved technologies are essential to support the future growth of IMT and other mobile broadband systems. Harmonized frequency bands worldwide and frequency arrangements for these systems are highly desirable in order to facilitate global roaming and the benefits of economies of scale.
Resolution 233 (WRC12) is also calling in particular for studies on future spectrum requirements and potential candidate frequency bands for IMT and other terrestrial mobile broadband applications. When considering potential candidate frequency bands, sharing and compatibility studies with services already having allocations in these frequency bands and in adjacent bands are necessary, taking into account the current and planned use of these frequency bands by existing services and their necessary protection.
In Malaysia, the frequency range 470-694/698 MHz, amongst other bands, are currently being used for analogue TV broadcasting and the band of 3400-4200 MHz is extensively used for the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS).
Malaysia Preliminary View
Taking into account the existing services, Malaysia is of the view that the bands of 470 – 694/698 MHz and 3 400–4 200 MHz are not to be considered as candidate bands under WRC-15 Agenda Item 1.1
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Agenda item 1.3
to review and revise Resolution 646 (Rev.WRC-12) for broadband public protection and disaster relief (PPDR), in accordance with Resolution 648 (WRC-12);
Background, issues and discussion
Since the adoption of Resolution 646 in 2003, major technological developments have taken place in mobile broadband technologies. IMT-advanced technology that is capable of supporting high speed data, internet and multimedia applications including multiple high-resolution streaming and real time videos is now available. PPDR agencies in Malaysia have recognized the importance of video and broadband and are planning to use IMT-advanced technology to enhance their efficiency.
The use of LTE as an IMT solution for PPDR, together with harmonised frequency ranges for broadband PPDR, will benefit PPDR organisations immensely, nationally as well as regionally. Seamless roaming within Region 3 can become a reality and this can bring cross border cooperation in times of major disasters to a new level in this region.
Malaysia Preliminary View
Malaysia supports the revision of Resolution 646 with the identification of frequency ranges suitable for broadband PPDR in the Resolution.
In particular, Malaysia supports the inclusion of the frequency range 806-869 MHz in Resolution 646, with the band of 806-824/ 851-869 MHz as the preferred band for broadband PPDR.
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Agenda item 1.4
to consider possible new allocation to the amateur service on a secondary basis within the band 5250-5450kHz in accordance with Resolution 649 (WRC12);
Resolution 649 (WRC12): Possible allocation to the amateur service on a secondary basis at around 5300kHz
Background
The amateur radio service has access to allocations in the vicinity of 3 500 and 7000 kHz; however, there are frequent occasions when ionospheric conditions render either or both of these allocations unsatisfactory for communications over the distances which amateur radio operators are requested to cover in the course of facilitating emergency and disaster relief operations.
The frequency range 5250-5450 kHz is allocated to fixed and mobile (except aeronautical mobile) services in all three Regions on a primary basis and is actively used by systems in the fixed, land mobile and maritime mobile services. Radiolocation services are also allocated in the range 5250 to 5275 kHz as a secondary service in Regions 1 and 3 and Primary in Region 2.
Depending on the time of day, season and other propagation factors including the progress of the sunspot cycle, propagation conditions are often such that access to spectrum around 5 300 kHz is essential for operation of amateur stations. A number of administrations have authorized, subject to various restrictions in addition to the provisions of RR, Section II, Article 4.4, operation by amateur radio licensees within the 52505450 kHz frequency range.
Therefore, to be equipped to provide communications at any time, including in times of emergency and disaster-relief, radio amateurs require access to frequencies in the vicinity of 5 300 kHz.
Malaysia Preliminary View
Malaysia supports allocation on a secondary basis of appropriate amount within the band of 5 250 – 5 450 kHz to the amateur service subject to outcome of the sharing and compatibility studies conducted under this agenda item.
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[1] Report ITU-R M.2243 - “Assessment of the global mobile broadband deployments and forecasts for International Mobile Telecommunications”.