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    1. Spectrum Management CITO/JCS Seminar Kingston Jamaica April 15,2005 Henry Batson Director Spectrum Engineering Spectrum Management Authority hbatson@sma.gov.jm

    2. 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

    3. 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. It’s a finite resource requiring careful management in order to maximize its potential for all.

    4. Electromagnetic Spectrum Table

    5. 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

    6. 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

    7. SMA’s LINK LENGTH POLICY

    8. Jamaica Frequency Allocation Chart Specifies the region or area for which the spectrum has been allocated to provide a particular service.

    9. 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.

    10. 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

    11. ITU Regions Region 1. Europe and Africa Region 2. Americas and the Caribbean Region 3. Asia and Australia

    12. 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

    13. 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

    14. 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.

    15. 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)

    16. Emerging Business Opportunities Hotspot Service Provider –WiFi Wide-area coverage WiMax Wireless ISP Aeronautical Broadband delivery

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