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Notice regarding Final Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan for the IMT900 Band in terms of Regulation 3 of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015

2. Purpose

 

2.1 A Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan provides information on the requirements attached to the use of a frequency band in line with the allocation and other information in the latest National Radio Frequency Plan. This information includes technical characteristics of radio systems, frequency channelling, coordination, and details on required migration of existing users of the band and the expected method of assignment.

 

2.2 The feasibility study1 consultation concerning the 880-915/925-960 MHz band, is mandated by the Radio Frequency Migration Regulations, 2013 and Radio Frequency Migration Plan contained in the IMT Roadmap 20142 and IMT Roadmap 20193, which concluded that the Authority proceeds with a RFSAP for IMT in this band.

 

2.3 This RFSAP states the requirements for the utilization of the frequency band between 880 MHz and 915 MHz paired with 925 MHz to 960 MHz for IMT900.

 

2.4 The ITU states that IMT systems are mobile systems that provide access to a wide range of telecommunication services including advanced mobile services, supported by mobile and fixed networks, which are increasingly packet-based. Key features of the IMT systems are:
• a high degree of commonality of functionality worldwide while retaining the flexibility to support a wide range of services and applications in a cost-efficient manner;
• compatibility of services within IMT and with fixed networks;
• capability of interworking with other radio access systems;
• high quality mobile services;
• user equipment suitable for worldwide use;
• user-friendly applications, services, and equipment;
• worldwide roaming capability; and
• enhanced peak data rates to support advanced services and applications.

 

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1 Implementation of the Radio Frequency Migration Plan and the International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Roadmap for public consultation, Government Gazette No. 45690, 24 December 2021.
2 Final (Draft) IMT Roadmap 2014, Government Gazette Vol. 593, 14 November 2014 No. 3821.
3 Final (Draft) IMT Roadmap 2019, Government Gazette Vol. 645, 29 March 2019 No. 42361 and the Final IMT Roadmap 2019, Government Gazette Vol. 653, 8 November 2019 No. 42829.