Spectrum allocation to support PMR networks and verticals

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1 Spectrum allocation to support PMR networks and verticals LS telcom Spectrum Summit: Future of wireless beyond consumer broadband Accessing and managing spectrum for industry verticals Sara Bertoglio Regulatory Policy Advisor, ARCEP 4 July Lichtenau

2 Overview about the Arcep The Arcep: Arcep is an independent Administrative Authority created in 1997 to support the economic opening up to competition in the telecommunication sector and to ensure the provision and financing of the universal service for telecommunications Arcep ensures, on behalf of the State, and under the control of the Parliament and the judge, the regulation of telecommunications and postal sectors. Some actual priorities and means to achieve the objectives: Create the conditions for a plural and decentralised network organization Connected SMEs Mobile Experimentation Coverage maps Net neutrality Fight against any type of silo that could threaten the freedom of communicate on the networks Guarantee the openness of the market to new players and to all forms of innovation Ensure the sector s competitiveness through proinvestment competition Ensure users freedom of choice and access to clear and accurate information Protect against possible net neutrality provisions 2

3 2,6 GHz TDD band for PMR networks, why? PMR networks need new bands for two main reasons: 1. Obsolescence of the current equipment 2. Necessary upgrade to LTE/superfast network in order to introduce new possibilities, like push-to-video Different bands have been studied and put into play for the LTE-PMR: 400 MHz band: it need a complex reorganization 700 MHz PPDR band: it has been given to Homeland Security department and it will need a long discussion-phase in order to set up a project between all parties 2,6 GHz TDD band: it has been given to Arcep and it is idle From 6 January to 6 March 2017, Arcep held a public consultation in order to identify, along others purposes, the frequency band for PMR network. In June 2017, Arcep confirmed, in the synopsis of the responses to its PC, its desire to dedicate the central 40 MHz of the 2.6 GHz TDD band to PMR. 3

4 2,6 GHz TDD band allocation: terms and conditions On 6 March 2018, Arcep launched a PC on the terms and conditions for allocating 2.6 GHz TDD band spectrum for PMR networks. Purpose: set out the terms and methods that Arcep plans to employ, along with the obligations, to allocate the band. A new solution need to be found (auctions?) 3 more months are given to the applicants in order to find a common agreement: e.g. total requested spectrum 40 MHz Total requested spectrum 40 MHz? T 0 T 1 T 2 T months Total requested spectrum 40 MHz? Filling of the final candidature/s License awards Beginning of the desk Receipt of the first application file for an area Beginning of the application phase in order to collect all the application files on the area Filling of the final candidature/s and license awards The PC is closed now; the Arcep is on an analysis phase. 4

5 5G : a priority subject European objective: 5G commercial rollouts in 2020 French situation: strong commitment and «on the move» for 5G implementation 5G pilots: granting temporary 5G licenses for willing operators and vertical industry partners in C band and in 26 GHz band, in 2018 and metropolitan areas already identified but other locations available on request, subject to study. Objective: Facilitate technical uses and experiments and implement 5G pilots involving all actors (e.g. operators, vertical industries) allowing to: identify actors interested with 5G spectrum deepen understanding of the concrete use cases for 5G explore business models and associated challenges for the players of the 5G value chain obtain initial feedback that will help shaping 5G frequency allocation, especially regarding cohabitation between actors 5G temporary licenses already given in different, other temporary licenses will be given, stay tuned! 5

6 Thank you for your attention Sara Bertoglio Regulatory Policy Advisor, ARCEP 6