Spectrum Management

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• Spectrum Management
• CITO/JCS Seminar
• Kingston Jamaica
• April 15,2005
• Henry Batson
• Director Spectrum Engineering
• Spectrum Management Authority
• hbatson_at_sma.gov.jm

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Overview

• The Radio Frequency Spectrum
• The Spectrum Management Authority
• Services for spectrum allocation
• Frequency Selection
• The role of the ITU
• Spectrum demand availability
• Equipment Selection
• Business opportunities
• SMA going forward

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What is the Spectrum?

• A continuous range of frequencies with electric
  and magnetic energy.
  
• The Radio Spectrum is a key resource for many new
  and developing technology-based industries. At
  the same time, it is a vital input for the
  delivery of many public services.
• Its a finite resource requiring careful
  management in order to maximize its potential for
  all.
  

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Electromagnetic Spectrum Table
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SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

• Established by the Telecommunications Act 2000
• Regulates the use of the Spectrum in Jamaica
• Administers Licences for users
• Collect Spectrum Licence Fees on behalf of GOJ
• Resolves Interference Issues
• Type Approval
• Carry out enforcement actions
• Advise the Government of Jamaica on telecom
  related issues

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Services For Spectrum Allocation

• Fixed e.g. Microwave networks
• Mobile e.g. Cellular Two -Way- Radio
• Broadcasting e.g. Radio TV
• Aeronautical (Fixed and Mobile)
• Meteorological
• Maritime
• Amateur
• Radio Astronomy
• Space research
• Space operation

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SMAs LINK LENGTH POLICY
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Jamaica Frequency Allocation Chart

• Specifies the region or area for which the
  spectrum has been allocated to provide a
  particular service.
  

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Role of the ITU

• The International Telecommunications Union (ITU),
  is the organization responsible for coordinating
  international telecommunications activities,
  conducts various conferences and assemblies in
  order to facilitate cooperation between countries
  on matters relating to spectrum allocations.

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Role of the ITU

• ITU establishes Working Groups, Committees
  comprising of Industry experts
  
• Telecom equipment manufacturers
• Telecom operators and service providers
• Regulators and Government Representatives
• Research Development Professionals
• Academics
• Allocates frequencies to specific services
• Regional basis e.g. FM Broadcast and Cellular
  
  
• Internationally e.g. Aeronautical and Maritime

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ITU Regions

• Region 1. Europe and Africa
• Region 2. Americas and the Caribbean
• Region 3. Asia and Australia

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Spectrum Demand

• Increased Demand for
• - 800MHz, 900MHz,1800MHz 1900MHz since
• the introduction of cellular mobile and
  Wireless
  
• in the local loop
• - FM Broadcast Frequencies 88-108MHz
• - Backhaul Microwave frequencies 5,6,7,8 GHz

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WHAT SPECTRUM IS AVAILABLE?

• 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz 902-928 MHz
• (To be Unlicenced soon in Jamaica)
• Key Consistency Between Countries Lower
  Equipment cost
  
• 150 MHz,160 MHz 300 MHz 700MHz Bands
• depending on location and use
• 1.4, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10,11,12,13, 14,15, 18,
  23, 27 GHz Bands depending on location and use
  
• Many others depending on location and use

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The UNLICENSED ALTERNATIVE

• No Cost of Licence acquisition
• Adequate amount of spectrum
• Competitive equipment market
• Fast deployment
• However
• No interference protection! Licenced services get
  first priority
  
• Unlicenced survival of the fittest
• Focus of regulation is the equipment, not the
  user or the service provider.
  

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Radio Equipment Selection

• Frequency Agility
• -Tunable over a wide range of frequencies
• - Power Emission Flexible (regulates between
  long/short distance)
  
• GPS Compatible (Know where it is)
• High performance (for bandwidth intensive
  applications)
  
• Robust (can withstand interference)

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Emerging Business Opportunities

• Hotspot Service Provider WiFi
• Wide-area coverage WiMax
• Wireless ISP
• Aeronautical Broadband delivery

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Aeronautical Broadband Capabilities
Real-time two-way, high-speed Internet and e-mail
Broadband corporate Intranet access E-commerce

In-flight travel and destination information
Video/Entertainment services Airline/Crew Inform
ation Services
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SMA Going Forward

• Acquisition Implementation of
• Automated Spectrum Management Radio
  Monitoring and Direction Finding System by
  December 2005.
  
• Benefits
• - More efficient management of the
• spectrum.
• - Better monitoring and direction finding
• capabilities.
• - Improved efficiencies in the
• administration of licences.

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• THANK YOU!
• Spectrum Management Authority
• . Shaping Your Future With Wireless.
• www.sma.gov.jm