5G spectrum in Europe and Latin America

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1 5G spectrum in Europe and Latin America June 2017 Cullen International

2 Outline Understanding status and main initiatives on: 5G spectrum in Europe and Latin America Spectrum, IoT and 5G Topics for discussion 2

3 Race to 5G Everyone working together 3

4 Race to 5G but not that much Different views on pioneer spectrum bands 4

5 EU level Commission priorities Spectrum band Commission view Below 1 GHz Ensure the 700 MHz band is available by 2020 Between 1 GHz and 6 GHz Above 6 GHz The 3.5 GHz band offers high potential to become a strategic band for 5G launch in Europe. To be defined in 2015 at WRC-19 (World Radiocommunication Conference) 5G action plan (non-binding targets): 2018: Commercial introduction of 5G networks. 2020: All member states must designate one major city to be 5G enabled. 2025: All urban areas and major terrestrial transport paths must have uninterrupted 5G coverage. 5

6 Target spectrum bands (DG Connect-EC) Source: DG Connect, European Commission. 6

7 France Issues and challenges surrounding 5G Summary of discussion with industry Challenges: Small cells Taxation Net neutrality Spectrum bands: 26 GHz (later on 32 GHz and 42 GHz) 700 MHz; GHz; L band ( GHz) 7

8 Germany 5 steps for 5G Provide spectrum: temporary spectrum licences Support 5G research: investment in R&D Establish 5G dialogue forum Demonstrate 5G applications: 2m to deploy a 5G city by Enable rapid commercial rollout: All major transport routes and the 20 largest cities should be covered with 5G by

9 Italy Public consultation until June 26, 2017 Seeking inputs for candidate spectrum bands for 5G, with a focus on frequencies above 6 GHz; 5G spectrum licensing, including coverage obligations, and shared use of spectrum; the technical evolution of mobile networks to enable 5G, including small cells, network densification, largescale antenna systems (massive MIMO) and options for backhaul; and the development of 5G internet of things (IoT) and machine to machine (M2M) communications in vertical markets. 9

10 Italy Trials Call for tender for 5G trials in the GHz band in 5 cities (L Aquila, Bari, Milan, Matera, Prato) Results on July 14, 2017 Projects starting at the end of 2017 and concluding in TIM plans to build a 5G network in Turin by 2018 (independent project) 10

11 UK Pioneer bands Band Why? Next steps? 700 MHz Low bandwidth spectrum (coverage) Award expected for 2018/2019 Currently used by broadcasters and wireless microphones GHz Wider bandwidth available 26 GHz mmwave band for ultra-dense high-capacity networks GHz to be awarded in 2017/18 Proposal to award GHz (currently used by satellite services and fixed links, used for high-capacity data transmission) Ofcom plans to publish a consultation on possible options for this band in

12 Americas Consultation on allocating bands: 28 GHz GHz GHz for licence-exempt use Trials by two operators IFT freeing spectrum in the 600 MHz band. Trials by one operator ICT ministry adopted spectrum policy Licensed, unlicensed and shared use Trials in the 3.5 GHz and 28 GHz bands 5G Brasil Trials announced by two operators 5G policy Enacom signed cooperation agreement Public consultation Other initiatives None

13 Next steps in Europe Preparatory discussions for WRC-19 Pioneer bands: 700 MHz, 3.6 GHz, 26 GHz Other bands: 32 GHz, 40 GHz, GHz Explore other bands for fixed links (71-76 GHz and GHz) Goal Spectrum requirements Applications Licensing model Mobile broadband Speed and capacity Large and contiguous bandwidth Small cells Beamforming Flexible Massive machine communications High number and density of devices Mobile bands and dedicated bands Narrow band Shared Mission-critical machine communications Low latency, ultra-high reliability Sub 1 GHz Mobile edge computing Exclusive 13

14 Criticism of European regulation Electronic Communications Code and e-privacy directive Joint statement on saving Europe s 5G ambition: Regulation that puts investment at a priority Pro-innovation rules (business models, IoT) Harmonised and predictable spectrum policy Flexible privacy requirements 14

15 5G: what about the business case? Some commentators question the business case for 5G: Will demand for higher speeds continue to grow? Will the costs of building networks capable of delivering ever-faster speeds be matched by users willingness to pay? 15

16 Spectrum, IoT and 5G

17 IoT and 5G How 5G could impact IoT development? "IMT-2020 will be the global cornerstone for all activities related to broadband communications and the Internet of Things for the future enriching lives in ways yet to be imagined, Houlin Zhao, ITU Secretary-General But there are some doubts about how important IoT will be for 5G / IMT

18 IoT and 5G ITU targets and use for IoT ITU Draft report on key 5G performance requirements for IMT-2020, to be approved in Nov. 2017: Higher speeds: downlink peak data rate is 20 Gbps uplink peak data rate is 10 Gbps downlink user experienced data rate is 100 Mbps uplink user experienced data rate is 50 Mbps Lower latency Four classes of mobility are defined (stationary, pedestrian, vehicular, high speed) 18

19 IoT plans in the Americas Subtel ongoing study on IoT 19

20 IoT spectrum in the Americas Spectrum allocation or plan for IoT No specific spectrum for IoT FCC allocated GHz of spectrum above 24 GHz for licensed, unlicensed, and shared use for wireless broadband services, including 5G 40 GHz for unlicensed use and set technical recommendations regarding unlicensed use of spectrum for IoT Plan to free 600 MHz Subtel ongoing study on IoT GHz and GHz bands allocated to M2M applications BUT Spectrum for SRD and industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) uses can be used for IoT solutions Long term plan to free 600 MHz 20

21 Topics for discussion For bands below 6 GHz: Will 5G be basically an upgraded version of 4G? If so, priority is probably more spectrum available in general and allowing technology neutrality i.e. an upgrade of existing 2G/3G/4G networks to 5G. For bands above 24 GHz: Will regulators issue licences for testing? Will governments invest in trials? (e.g. Italy) Which spectrum licensing regime? Exclusive or shared use? Which licensing regime for small cells? WRC-19: any conflicts between 5G and other uses (satellite? military? fixed links?) Potential competition between 5G and newer versions of Wi-Fi 21

22 Thank you Cullen International