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Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association (PITA)

World Radio Conference 2019 (WRC-19) Guide for Enhancing Satellite Broadband 2

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Contents Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................. 3

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 5

Keys to the Future: 28 GHz/18 GHz Bands Power Innovative Satellite Services .............................. 5

Agenda Item 1.5 .................................................................................................................................. 7

Agenda Item 1.13 .............................................................................................................................. 10

Agenda Item 1.14 .............................................................................................................................. 13

Agenda Item 10 ................................................................................................................................. 15

ANNEX 1: Multi-country proposal for AI 1.5 .................................................................................... 16

ANNEX 2: Multi-country proposal for AI 1.13 .................................................................................. 26

ANNEX 3: Multi-country proposal for Item 1.14 .............................................................................. 33

ANNEX 4: Multi-country proposal for Item 10 ................................................................................. 35

ANNEX 5: Multi-country proposal for Item 9.1, Issue 9.1.7 ............................................................ 37

ANNEX 6: Cover Letter to APG Contribution .................................................................................... 39

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Executive Summary This year’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU) World Radio Conference (WRC-19, see WRC-19 website1), which will take place between October 28th and November 22nd, will be critical to Pacific Island nations for the issues addressing the global digital divide. In particular, items on the agenda impacting the Ka band/28 GHz frequency range (and its paired 18 GHz band) will determine the extent to which satellite broadband services are allowed to use spectrum to bring connectivity and affordable cutting edge digital services to all. WRC-19 offers a unique occasion for countries across the globe to make their voices heard and express their interests, desires, and vision of the future of telecommunications. Pacific Island administrations have an essential role to play in ensuring global access to a wide range of connectivity solutions (both satellite and mobile broadband) is maintained through active participation in the WRC-19. Therefore, Pacific Island administrations are encouraged to participate in the process, both regionally and globally through both the Asia Pacific Telecommunity (APT) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Most of the WRC-19 discussions related to broadband satellite will focus on the 28 GHz band (27.5-29.5 GHz) and its paired 18 GHz band (17.7-19.7 GHz) and their potential allocation for next-generation satellite broadband services. The discussions on 28 GHz are already under consideration for WRC-19 in Agenda Items 1.5 and 1.14 and will likely come up in others such as AI 1.13 and AI 10.

• Agenda Item 1.5 – Earth Stations in Motion in the 17.7-19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz Bands

• Agenda Item 1.13 – IMT/5G Identification in bands above 24.25 GHz (excluding 28 GHz)

• AI 1.14 – High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS)

• AI 10 – Future Agenda Items for WRC-23

Member states have started deliberations ahead of the final meeting of the APT in Tokyo July 31st - August 6th where a regional position, if any, will be determined ahead of the WRC-19. A brief timeline of key ITU events this year is as follows: STEP 1: Global Symposium Regulators /PITA develop sub-regional PITA position. STEP 2: Asia Pacific Telecommunity Conference Preparatory Group (APG) (Tokyo, 31 July – 6 August) to develop and finalize regional positions for WRC-19. STEP 3: WRC-19 (Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, 28 October – 22 November) to make global decisions.

In order to preserve the optimal use of the 28 GHz band for affordable satellite connectivity services, we seek the support of Pacific Island nations to push for the adoption of a globally harmonized solution for Ka-band. This means that countries should oppose any efforts to expand other services, like IMT-2020 or 5G in the 28 GHz band, if proposed at APG and positively support expanded satellite broadband use of the 28 GHz band by support the adoption of a regulatory framework for Ka-band

1 https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-R/conferences/wrc/2019/Pages/default.aspx

GSR/PITA APG WRC-19

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Earth Stations in Motion (ESIMs) and for the accommodation of 5G in radio frequencies outside of the 28 GHz band. At the end of the APG preparatory process, the Secretariat will submit a chart that looks like the following indicating each country’s position on individual WRC-19 Agenda Items (sample from WRC-15 submission) and whether there is an Asia-Pacific Common Proposal (ACP):

We present below a guide to WRC-19 and its key Agenda Items (AIs) that will impact broadband satellite

connectivity services. In addition, for your convenience, we have provided in Annex I a guidance for eligibility regarding participation for the WRC-19. This includes guidelines for administrations that are unable to attend WRC-19 in person. Our proposal to the Pacific Island Nations is as follows in the table below. To support these proposals please ensure your administration signs onto the Agenda Item Proposals listed in the Annexes of this document.

Agenda Item Proposal to Support

Agenda Item 1.5 – Earth Stations in Motion in the 17.7-19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz Bands

Support addition of a footnote and Resolution allowing for ESIMs in the 27.5-29.5 GHz band

Agenda Item 1.13 – IMT/5G Identification in bands above 24.25 GHz

Support IMT Identifications in the 24.25 – 27.5 GHz; 37-40 GHz (Region 2), 40.5 -43.5 GHz (Region 1and 3) and the 66-71 GHz, 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz bands. (Adhering strictly to the candidate

bands of WRC-15 Resolution 238).

AI 1.14 – High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS)

Ensure the protection of FSS, and other services in the bands and ensure that any new FSS system can be deployed in the future without constraint or interference from HAPS

AI 10 – Future Agenda Items for WRC-23

Ensure that the 28GHz band and other key satellite bands (C-band or in 6-24 GHz) will not be studied at WRC-23 for IMT-2020

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Introduction Every three to four years, national administrations, including PITA’s members, make important spectrum allocation and regulatory decisions at the International Telecommunication Union’s World Radio Conference (WRC), driving the direction of global communication technology adoption, policy and harmonization. The conference is vital for regulators and policymakers who seek to ensure that essential communications services are made available to their citizens; for PITA members, this means enabling critical satellite broadband services. This year’s WRC (WRC-19) is no exception; but it may be more critical for Pacific Island nations than previous WRCs, as administrations take decisions that will directly impact communications access for Pacific Island nations. In particular, there are multiple items on the agenda that will determine the extent to which satellite services are allowed to use spectrum to bring connectivity and cutting edge digital services to all. The global reach and quality of broadband satellites are expanding at an unprecedented rate, especially to

those previously unconnected. But, satellites require spectrum to provide access. Such access must be stable in the long-term, owing to the lengthy development, deployment, and operation timelines that satellite systems require. Whether the solutions are direct-to-consumer broadband, communications (emergency and traditional), radio determination (GPS), broadcasting, earth monitoring, meteorological services, and asset tracking, the industry needs access to spectrum to provide broadband to Pacific Island nations. Broadband satellite services are particularly important for island nations, such as PITA’s members, for a number of reasons. First, due to their unique positioning miles above the earth’s surface, broadband satellites can bypass geographical barriers that terrestrial services cannot. With its vast footprint, a single satellite can cover many islands at the same time, while multi-island coverage using terrestrial infrastructure would require cost-prohibitive buildouts of many radio towers or fiber cables. Second, satellite is cost efficient. The delivery of high-speed broadband to end-users’ homes and villages – as well as small, medium and large businesses – via satellite is more affordable than ever before. Today’s satellites can provide broadband with speeds and prices comparable to terrestrial networks. Third, satellite broadband is resilient, providing vital services during the most extreme weather events. This is critical for island nations, which are vulnerable to hurricanes, tsunamis and other natural disasters. Over the past year, we have seen island nations all over the world forgo traditional terrestrial broadband technology in favor of satellite broadband due to its multi-faceted advantages. Satellite solutions are achieving what no other technology could before: providing ubiquitous broadband coverage that connects everyone, no matter where they are. In order to see this vision achieved, regulators and policymakers at WRC-19 will have the opportunity to support innovative satellite solutions, such as Earth Stations In Motion (ESIM).

Keys to the Future: 28 GHz/18 GHz Bands Power Innovative Satellite Services

The 28 GHz and 18 GHz bands are essential for satellites. The 28 GHz band, for example, offers a number of benefits over previously used lower frequency bands, enabling satellites to provide far more capacity while delivering information at affordable costs. Moreover, the 28 GHz and 18 GHz bands enable the development of innovative, world-changing satellite solutions that will help achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely ubiquitous, affordable and high-speed connectivity. The 28 GHz and 18 GHz bands power satellite innovations that expand global connectivity through:

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Affordability: High-capacity satellites are transforming the cost and availability of broadband, making a wide range of new services available at prices never before achieved. High-quality satellite-powered broadband services are growing more affordable than ever before no matter where one lives or travels. For island nations like PITA’s members, satellite services will continue to be the most affordable broadband solutions for end-users, businesses and governments. Inclusiveness: Satellite systems with over one terabit per second of capacity are now under construction. Once deployed, they will supercharge satellites’ ability to extend digital connectivity to all communities and all citizens, wherever they are located. High-capacity satellites will enable high-quality, ubiquitous coverage, bridging the digital divide and powering the global economy of today and tomorrow. High-Quality Speeds: Satellites provide high-speed broadband connectivity that rivals terrestrial solutions. With speeds of up to 100 Mbps, satellite-powered broadband is a viable alternative to traditional terrestrial broadband services. As satellite technologies continue to advance, they will achieve higher speeds at lower costs, giving users better service at a fraction of the cost. Extending Connectivity Frontiers: Earth Stations in Motion (ESIMs) extend satellite broadband delivery to maritime vessels and aircraft critical for island nations’ economies and supply chains. ESIMs will increase broadband penetration and mobility in the region and enhance cost effective communications for maritime and aeronautical stakeholders. They are the natural next step towards universal satellite-powered broadband connectivity, taking the same path as services such as GPS. To support these efforts, Pacific Island nations should continue to promote the satellite industry’s efficient utilization of the 28GHz and 18GHz bands.

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Agenda Item 1.5 – Earth Stations in Motion in the 17.7-19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz Bands

Agenda item 1.5: to consider the use of the frequency bands 17.7-19.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 27.5-29.5 GHz (Earth-to-space) by earth stations in motion communicating with geostationary space stations in the fixed-satellite service and take appropriate action, in accordance with Resolution 158 (WRC-15). Background: Advances in antenna technology have allowed for Earth Stations in Motion. ESIMs currently serve a wide range of applications, on board aircraft, marine vessels, and on land transport (trains, busses, cars). ESIMs provide broadband capacity and penetration by enabling connectivity while moving. One of ESIMs most prominent applications is enabling in-flight Wi-Fi to passengers. Some satellite providers believe they will connect over 1 billion devices in the next 5-10 years on-board aircraft alone. Considering that users expect to be able to connect to the Internet wherever they are, satellite-powered broadband enabled by ESIMs is a key component in meeting that demand and making the use of broadband ubiquitous and easier than ever. At the last WRC, the Conference adopted a framework to allow ESIMs to communicate with GSO FSS networks in the frequency bands 19.7 – 20.2 GHz and 29.5 – 30 GHz bands. In addition, WRC-15 proposed a future agenda item for WRC-19 to consider expanding the frequency range in which ESIMs can communicate to include 17.7 – 19.7 GHz (18 GHz) and 27.5 – 29.5 GHz (28 GHz). This agenda item, AI 1.5, will be considered at WRC-19. WRC-15 charged the ITU-R to study sharing and compatibility between ESIMs and existing services in these frequency bands to ensure protection of, and not impose undue constraints on, services allocated in those frequency bands. Frequency bands 17.7-19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz are currently allocated to the FSS, among other services, and used by GSO Satellite FSS networks. These bands are shared with other services, including (in some sub-bands) non-geostationary orbital satellite (non-GSO) satellite FSS systems, feeder links for non-GSO systems for the mobile-satellite service and terrestrial systems. To protect other services assigned in these bands, different conditions of use must be applied to different types of ESIMs, since scenarios of interference from other services will be different for maritime, aeronautical and terrestrial ESIM. The ITU-R studies identified ways for ESIMs to operate compatibly with other services. ESIMs will enhance broadband penetration in the Pacific with increased mobility across maritime, aeronautical and land vessels. With improved mobile connectivity capabilities, ESIMs will advance cost effective communications for transport operators, shippers, fishing fleets, and promote broadband availability to businesses, tourists and the general population. By supporting AI 1.5, the radio conference will not only support increasing digital economic activity and productivity, but also enable satellite providers in achieving mass market services and promote innovative solutions within the 28 and 18 GHz bands.

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Key Facts:

• The global aviation industry has flown billions of air miles with ESIMs in the Ka-band, as well as other bands, without causing interference.

• ESIM antennas are constantly (on a millisecond basis) adjusting their positioning to keep in line with the satellite, which means they are constantly locked-on. For that reason, ESIM antennas are in fact less likely than traditional fixed antennas to cause interference.

• Coordination protocols for ESIMs that are registered in one country and are entering the airspace, maritime boundaries, or territory of another to register and deconflict their services. Those protocols can easily scale to meet the expanded use of the Ka-band for ESIMs.

Proposal to Support: To support broadband satellites, administrations should support Method B from the CPM report which proposes to add a new footnote (No. 5.A15) in RR Article 5 and a reference to a new WRC Resolution providing the conditions for the operation of ESIM and protection of the services to which the frequency bands are allocated. The new WRC Resolution on ESIM should include these key elements:

• Use of ESIMs would not change the sharing environment with other GSO FSS networks, as ESIMs would operate within the same technical envelope as existing GSO FSS networks.

• ESIMs will not claim protection from non-GSO FSS systems operating in the frequency band 17.8-18.6 GHz; nor claim protection from BSS feeder link stations operating in the 17.7-18.4 GHz band.

• With respect to terrestrial networks:

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o A receiving ESIM in the 17.7-19.7 GHz band shall not claim protection from terrestrial services.

o Transmitting aeronautical and maritime ESIMs in the 27.5-29.5 GHz band shall not cause unacceptable interference to terrestrial services; and a transmitting land ESIM in this band shall not cause unacceptable interference to terrestrial services in neighboring countries.

o Aeronautical and maritime ESIMs that conform with Annex 2 of AI 1.5, “Provisions for maritime and aeronautical ESIM to protect terrestrial services in the frequency band 27.5-29.5 GHz” will be considered having met their obligation to terrestrial stations.

o That an appropriate minimum distance for maritime ESIMs to operate offshore is 60 km without approval from the coastal State in advance.

o That for aeronautical ESIMs when within line-of-sight of the territory of an administration, within which terrestrial services are operating on a co-frequency basis within portions of the frequency band 27.5-29.5 GHz, the maximum pfd produced in those co-frequency band segments should not exceed the limits included in Annex 2 of AI 1.5. Higher pfd limits would require prior agreement from that administration.

o That for land ESIMs, compatibility with other services can be managed by administrations domestically and through bilateral arrangements with neighboring countries.

One of the key aeronautical ESIM applications is enabling aircraft Wi-Fi connectivity through all phases of a flight. This means gate-to-gate (G2G) broadband availability. To meet G2G demand, WRC-19 should oppose any altitude restrictions in any resolution that would preclude connectivity when aircraft are on the ground – at the gate, on the tarmac or taxiing. Through the CPM-proposed Method B, administrations can express support for ESIMs and signify that WRC-19 adopts regulatory changes necessary to ensure that all nations can take advantage of all the services and innovations that Earth Stations In Motion (ESIM) can offer. PITA administrations should consider supporting ESIMs in the 17.7-19.7 and 27.5-29.5 GHz bands. To show your support and approval, PITA members are encouraged to add their name to the proposed multi-country proposal for Agenda Item 1.5 (Annex 1).

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Agenda Item 1.13 – IMT Identification in bands above 24.25GHz Agenda item 1.13: to consider identification of frequency bands for the future development of International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), including possible additional allocations to the mobile service on a primary basis, in accordance with Resolution 238 (WRC-15). Background: IMT systems are evolving and advancing with the rollout of 5G technologies. Advanced IMT applications are requiring more blocks of spectrum. At WRC-19, in accordance to Resolution 238 (WRC-15), spectrum needs and compatibility studies will be reviewed to identify spectrum to IMT systems between 24.25 GHz and 86 GHz bands. The proposed candidate bands represent a large amount of spectrum to be studied and potentially identified for future IMT systems. Resolution 238 calls for a total of 33 gigahertz of spectrum to be studied for identification to the mobile service on a primary basis: 24.25-27.5 GHz, 31.8 – 33.4 GHz, 37-40.5 GHz, 40.5-42.5 GHz, 42.5-43.5 GHz, 45.5-47.2 GHz, 47.2-50.2 GHz, 50.4-52.6 GHz, 66-71 GHz, 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz as prospects for the IMT-2020 community’s needs. Although Japan, South Korea and the U.S. were proponents to include the 28 GHz band in the allocation studies, the rest of the world decided that the 28GHz band was off limits for IMT consideration, owing to the critical satellite services in use in that band. This year, at WRC-19, the world should maintain the WRC-15 position that the 28 GHz band is not applicable to the IMT community and protect against the study of 28 GHz for potential allocation to IMT within future agenda items, such as those that may be presented for WRC-23.

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Key Facts:

• According to the mobile industry, each operator will require approximately 1 GHz of mm Wave spectrum; the bands that are finding support in the various regional processes will ensure this need is met.

• Many operators have indicated that they will focus their 5G deployments on lower bands like the 700 MHz band, which cover more geographic territory, and will only deploy in the mm Wave in specific high-value, high-density markets.

• Were the 28 GHz band made partially unavailable to satellite, the costs of deploying those satellite services would increase, and the ability to provide high-quality services at low costs would be reduced.

Proposals to Support: Many of the bands under consideration could support IMT identifications:

• 24.25 – 27.5 GHz Band – An IMT identification in the 24.25-27.5 GHz Band is possible with appropriate regulatory measures to protect other primary services and to enable continued viable access for FSS and other space service operations.

• 37 – 43.5 GHz Band – IMT identifications are possible in portions of this band that do not have identifications for High Density FSS (HDFSS) terminals. Provisions will need to be adopted to share with individually licensed earth stations.

o Region 1: Identify IMT in the 40.5-43.5 GHz on the basis of sharing with individually licensed FSS earth stations, thereby preserving HDFSS identification in 39.5 -40.5 GHz band.

o Region 2: Identify IMT in the 37-40 GHz on the basis of sharing with individually licensed FSS earth stations, thereby preserving HDFSS identifications in the 40-42 GHz band.

o Region 3: Identify IMT in the 40.5 – 43.5 GHz on the basis of sharing with individually licensed FSS earth stations thereby preserving the current HDFSS identifications in the 40-40.5 GHz band.

• 47.2-50.2 GHz and 50.4-52.6 GHz – There is limited interest in identifying IMT in these bands, and sufficient spectrum is supported for IMT at 26 GHz, 40 GHz and bands above 66 GHz.

• 66 – 71 GHz, 71 – 76 GHz and 81 – 86 GHz – These bands are suitable for IMT Identifications due in part to their limited use by other services.

To reiterate, there is over 33 gigahertz of spectrum being considered for the IMT-2020 community. The suggested bands provide a surplus of access to viable spectrum that promotes technology equitability, rather than increasing occasions for interference with established technologies. If the 28GHz band were to be allocated to IMT it would create interference with proven satellite services. This outcome would greatly harm satellite broadband availability and effectiveness, diminishing the role of satellite solutions for the future. To enable IMT-2020 and protect broadband satellite deployments, PITA administrations should support IMT identifications in the 24.25 – 27.5 GHz bands globally; 37-40 GHz in Region 2, and 40.5 -43.5 GHz in Regions 1 and 3; and the 66-71 GHz, 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz bands globally.

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To show your support and approval, PITA members are encouraged to add their name to the proposed multi-country proposal for Agenda Item 1.13 (Annex 2).

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Agenda Item 1.14 – High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS)

Agenda item 1.14: to consider, on the basis of ITU-R studies in accordance with Resolution 160 (WRC-15), appropriate regulatory actions for high-altitude platform stations (HAPS), within existing fixed-service allocations. Background: Recent technological developments in solar-powered aircraft have improved the viability of solar-powered unmanned aircraft as broadband platforms. Advances in avionics, solar energy stored in lithium-ion batteries, and 3D printing of lightweight composite aircraft parts have fueled global interest in high-altitude unmanned vehicles for a range of applications, including delivery of broadband with minimal ground infrastructure. These advances in platforms along with the need to identify additional means for offering broadband services led WRC-15 to propose an agenda item to consider regulatory actions to support HAPS. This agenda item, AI 1.14, considers additional spectrum needs for gateway and fixed terminal links for HAPS to provide broadband connectivity in the fixed-service (FS) pursuant to Resolution 160 (WRC-15), which specifies the terms and considerations for undertaking revisions to existing identifications for HAPS in the fixed service and the potential for making additional identifications to HAPs in other frequency bands. Today there are several existing identifications for HAPS (see below) although they have not been fully utilized in the past partly due to particular physical and technical and regulatory conditions.

Existing HAPS identifications in FS bands

Frequency band Use Direction Bandwidth Identification

6 440-6 520 MHz GW ↓ 80 MHz 5 Admins (R1, R3)

6 560-6 640 MHz GW ↑ 80 MHz 5 Admins (R1, R3)

27.9-28.2 GHz GW, CPE ↓ 300 MHz 23 Admins (R1, R3)

31-31.3 GHz GW, CPE ↑ 300 MHz 23 Admins (R1, R3)

47.2-47.5 GHz GW, CPE ↑↓ 300 MHz Worldwide

47.9-48.2 GHz GW, CPE ↑↓ 300 MHz Worldwide

GW: Gateway

CPE: fixed terminal customer premises equipment

In order to meet any spectrum needs which could not be satisfied for the use of gateway and fixed terminal links for HAPS, WRC-15 defined additional frequency bands for study for potential HAPS identification: 38-39.5 GHz (worldwide) and the 21.4-22 GHz and 24.25-27.5 GHz bands in Region 2. Several of the existing identifications are subject to the conditions contained within different resolutions. As an example, HAPS operation in the 27.9-28.2 GHz band is limited to 23 countries – most

of whom are APT members - subject to the provisions contained in footnote 5.537A2, which stipulate

2 5.537A In Bhutan, Cameroon, Korea (Rep. of), the Russian Federation, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, the Philippines, Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. People’s Rep. of

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that this band must be used for HAPS downlinks and that HAPS operations ‘shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection from’, other types of fixed-service systems or other co-primary services. Furthermore, the development of these other services shall not be constrained by HAPS. This essentially protects fixed satellite service operations in this band as it places the HAPS on a secondary basis. Proposals to Support: While the concept of HAPS is important as a potential means for offering broadband services via high altitude unmanned aircraft, it is important to ensure the protection of existing FSS, and other services, in the identified bands and those adjacent to it. As it relates to the 28 GHz band - a critical band for the provision of broadband satellite services - this would mean that HAPS protect FSS and not claim protection from FSS in the band. Any expansion of the use by HAPS of the 28 GHz band should be done either on a secondary basis or with adequate protections for FSS to ensure that FSS operations continue without constraint or concern. When considering revising or expanding HAPS identifications, PITA Administrations should ensure the protection of FSS, and other services in the bands and ensure that any new FSS system can be deployed in the future without constraint or interference from HAPS. To show your support and approval, PITA members are encouraged to add their name to the proposed multi-country proposal for Agenda Item 1.14 (Annex 3).

Korea, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Viet Nam, the allocation to the fixed service in the band 27.9-28.2 GHz may also be used by high altitude platform stations (HAPS) within the territory of these countries. Such use of 300 MHz of the fixed-service allocation by HAPS in the above countries is further limited to operation in the HAPS-to-ground direction and shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection from, other types of fixed-service systems or other co-primary services. Furthermore, the development of these other services shall not be constrained by HAPS. See Resolution 145 (Rev.WRC-12). (WRC-12)

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Agenda Item 10 – Future Agenda Items for WRC-23

AI 10: to recommend to the Council items for inclusion in the agenda for the next WRC, and to give its views on the preliminary agenda for the subsequent conference and on possible agenda items for future conferences, in accordance with Article 7 of the Convention. Background: One of the key tasks of any World Radio Conference is to propose the agenda for the next WRC and a preliminary agenda for the following WRC. In this case, WRC-19 will propose an agenda for WRC-23 and a preliminary agenda for WRC-27.

All proposed agenda items will need to be considered in light of their potential impact to existing and future FSS services. In addition to consideration of additional spectrum for FSS, it is expected that there will be proposals for agenda items to allow ESIMs for NGSO FSS systems in the 27.5 – 29.5 GHz band. PITA administrations should support these proposed agenda items.

At the same time, it is expected that administrations will propose a future agenda item for WRC-23 (or possibly WRC-27) calling for consideration of additional IMT identifications, possibly in the 28 GHz band. It is important to the future of broadband satellite services that any proposed future agenda item for IMT exclude the 28 GHz band from consideration. Proposals to Support: PITA administrations should support agenda items that support the provision of satellite services, either by considering additional allocations to satellite services or enhancing protections. As examples, the proposed agenda items calling for additional FSS spectrum and supporting NGSO ESIMs in the 28 GHz band should be supported. Any agenda item that calls for consideration of IMT in the 28 GHz or other key satellite bands (C-band or in 6-24 GHz) should be opposed, as it would threaten the ability of broadband satellite operators to offer services in those bands. To show your support and approval, PITA members are encouraged to add their name to the proposed multi-country proposal for Agenda Item 10 (Annex 4).

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ANNEX 1: Multi-country proposal for AI 1.5

ASIA-PACIFIC TELECOMMUNITY Document No:

The 5th Meeting of the APT Conference Preparatory

Group for WRC-19 (APG19-5)

APG19-5/INP-xx

31 July – 6 August 2019, Tokyo, Japan xx July 2019

Administrations of [XXXX Insert names of countries]

COMMON PROPOSAL ON WRC-19 AGENDA ITEM 1. 5

Agenda item 1.5: to consider the use of the frequency bands 17.7-19.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 27.5-29.5

GHz (Earth-to-space) by earth stations in motion communicating with geostationary space stations in the

fixed-satellite service and take appropriate action, in accordance with Resolution 158 (WRC-15);

Resolution 158 (WRC-15): Use of the frequency bands 17.7-19.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 27.5-29.5 GHz

(Earth-to-space) by earth stations in motion communicating with geostationary space stations in the fixed-

satellite service.

1. Background

Global broadband satellites are enabling access to broadband services to many at an unprecedented rate,

especially to those previously unconnected. Island nations in particular rely on satellite broadband services to

provide important coverage and connectivity that traditional telecommunications infrastructure is unable to

provide, enhancing economic growth and engagement. A tool that will drive broadband penetration further

and serve as a key technological enabler of global mobile satellite communications are earth stations in motions

(ESIM).

Earth stations in motion (ESIM) provide a wide array of applications – onboard aircraft, maritime vessels and

on land (trains, busses, and cars). They enable users to utilize broadband communications and to stay connected

wherever they are - in-flight, on the ocean or while traversing landscapes, thereby servicing the ever-growing

global demand for maintained connectivity.

The 2015 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-15) adopted footnote No. 5.527a enabling ESIMs

to operate by communicating with geostationary satellite networks of the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) in the

frequency bands 29.5-30.0 GHz (Earth-to-space) and 19.7-20.2 GHz (space-to-Earth).

Recognizing the growing demand for mobile services and the global availability of satellite broadband, WRC-

15 adopted WRC-19 Agenda Item 1.5 to consider ESIM operation in the frequency bands 27.5-29.5 GHz

(Earth-to-space) and 17.7-19.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) that are allocated to FSS, thereby providing more

spectrum to meet ESIM demands. In February, the Conference Preparatory Meeting considered Agenda Item

1.5 and developed two methods for addressing Agenda Item 1.5:

• Method A – proposes no change to the RR and suppression of Resolution 158 (WRC-15).

• Method B - proposes to add a new footnote No. 5.A15 in RR Article 5 and a reference to a new WRC

Resolution providing the conditions for the operation of ESIM and protection of the services to which

the frequency bands are allocated, and consequential suppression of Resolution 158 (WRC-15).

The administrations of [XXX/YYY/ZZZ] propose that WRC-19 adopt regulatory changes necessary to ensure

that all nations can take advantage of all the services and innovations that earth stations in motion (ESIM) can

offer. Earth stations in motion (ESIM) will keep the economy moving, facilitating services such as gate-to-

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gate connectivity on aircraft, greater connectivity on shipping vessels and supporting critical services for

countries in Region 3.

Proposal:

The administrations of [XXX/YYY/ZZZ] respectfully submit the following proposals to allow for ESIMs in

the 17.7-19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz bands. These proposals include modifications to Article 5 and a

proposed resolution [A15] to facilitate the operation of ESIMs.

ARTICLE 5

Frequency allocations

Section IV – Table of Frequency Allocations

(See No. 2.1)

MOD XXX/1.5/1

15.4-18.4 GHz

Allocation to services

Region 1 Region 2 Region 3

17.7-18.1

FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 5.484A ADD

5.A15

(Earth-to-space) 5.516

MOBILE

17.7-17.8

FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 5.517 ADD

5.A15

(Earth-to-space) 5.516

BROADCASTING-SATELLITE

Mobile

5.515

17.7-18.1

FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 5.484A ADD

5.A15

(Earth-to-space) 5.516

MOBILE

17.8-18.1

FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 5.484A ADD

5.A15

(Earth-to-space) 5.516

MOBILE

5.519

18.1-18.4 FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE (space-to-Earth) 5.484A 5.516B ADD 5.A15

(Earth-to-space) 5.520

MOBILE

5.519 5.521

Reasons: To add a footnote to Article 5 to allow for operation of earth stations in motion communicating

with GSO FSS space stations in the band 17.7 – 19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz.

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MOD XXX /1.5/2 18.4-22 GHz

Allocation to services

Region 1 Region 2 Region 3

18.4-18.6 FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE (space-to-Earth) 5.484A 5.516B ADD 5.A15

MOBILE

18.6-18.8

EARTH EXPLORATION-

SATELLITE (passive)

FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 5.522B ADD

5.A15

MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile

Space research (passive)

18.6-18.8

EARTH EXPLORATION-

SATELLITE (passive)

FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 5.516B 5.522B

ADD 5.A15

MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile

SPACE RESEARCH (passive)

18.6-18.8

EARTH EXPLORATION-

SATELLITE (passive)

FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 5.522B ADD

5.A15

MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile

Space research (passive)

5.522A 5.522C 5.522A 5.522A

18.8-19.3 FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE (space-to-Earth) 5.516B 5.523A ADD 5.A15

MOBILE

19.3-19.7 FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE (space-to-Earth) (Earth-to-space) 5.523B

5.523C 5.523D 5.523E ADD 5.A15

MOBILE

Reasons: To add a footnote to Article 5 to allow for operation of earth stations in motion communicating

with GSO FSS space stations in the band 17.7 – 19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz.

MOD XXX /1.5/3

24.75-29.9 GHz

Allocation to services

Region 1 Region 2 Region 3

27.5-28.5 FIXED 5.537A

FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) 5.484A 5.516B 5.539 ADD 5.A15

MOBILE

5.538 5.540

28.5-29.1 FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) 5.484A 5.516B 5.523A 5.539

ADD 5.A15

MOBILE

Earth exploration-satellite (Earth-to-space) 5.541

5.540

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29.1-29.5 FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) 5.516B 5.523C 5.523E 5.535A

5.539 5.541A ADD 5.A15

MOBILE

Earth exploration-satellite (Earth-to-space) 5.541

5.540

Reasons: To add a footnote to Article 5 to allow for operation of earth stations in motion communicating

with GSO FSS space stations in the band 17.7 – 19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz.

ADD XXX /1.5/4

5.A15 The operation of earth stations in motion communicating with geostationary FSS space stations

in the frequency bands 17.7-19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz shall be subject to draft new Resolution [A15]

(WRC-19). (WRC-19)

Reasons: To add a footnote allowing for the operation of ESIMs in the stated frequency bands subject to the

provisions contained within Resolution [A15].

ADD XXX/1.5/5

DRAFT NEW RESOLUTION [AI1.5] (WRC-19)

Use of the frequency bands 17.7-19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz by earth stations in motion (ESIM)

communicating with geostationary space stations

in the fixed-satellite service

The World Radiocommunication Conference (Sharm el-Sheikh, 2019),

considering

a) that there is a need for global broadband mobile-satellite communications, and that some of this need

could be met by allowing earth stations in motion (ESIM) to communicate with space stations of geostationary-

satellite orbit (GSO) fixed-satellite service (FSS) operating in the frequency bands 17.7-19.7 GHz (space-to-

Earth) and 27.5-29.5 GHz (Earth-to-space);

b) that appropriate regulatory and interference management mechanisms are necessary for the operation

of ESIM;

c) that the frequency bands 17.7-19.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 27.5-29.5 GHz (Earth-to-space) are also

allocated to terrestrial and space services used by a variety of different systems and these existing services and

their future development need to be protected from the operation of ESIM,

d) that ITU-R studied whether aeronautical ESIMs are capable of operating without causing harmful

interference to non-GSO mobile satellite service feeder link satellite receivers in the band 29.1-29.5 GHz;

recognizing

a) that the administration authorizing ESIM on territory under its jurisdiction has the right to require that

ESIM referred to above only use those assignments associated with GSO FSS networks which have been

successfully coordinated, notified, brought into use and recorded in the MIFR with a favorable finding under

Article 11, including Nos. 11.31, 11.32 or 11.32A, where applicable;

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b) that for cases of incomplete coordination under No. 9.7 of the GSO FSS network with assignments to

be used by ESIM, the operation of ESIM using those assignments in the frequency bands 17.7-19.7 GHz and

27.5-29.5 GHz needs to be in accordance with the provisions of No. 11.42 with respect to any recorded

frequency assignment which was the basis of the unfavorable finding under No. 11.38;

c) that any course of action taken under this Resolution has no impact on the original date of receipt of

the frequency assignments of the GSO FSS satellite network with which ESIM communicate or on the

coordination requirements of that satellite network;

d) that the operation of any type of ESIM (land, maritime and aeronautical) within the territory(-ies),

territorial waters and airspace under the jurisdiction of an administration, shall be carried out only if authorized

by that administration,

e) that protection limits for terrestrial services are needed only in the portions of the band where these

services are operated in a given country,

resolves

1 that for any ESIM communicating with a GSO FSS space station in the frequency bands 17.7-

19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz, or portions thereof, the following conditions shall apply:

1.1 with respect to space services in the 17.7-19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz frequency bands, ESIM shall

comply with the following conditions:

1.1.1 with respect to satellite networks or systems of other administrations, the ESIM characteristics shall

remain within the envelope of the satellite network with which these ESIM communicate;

1.1.2 that the notifying administration of the GSO FSS network, with which ESIM communicate, shall

ensure that ESIM operation complies with coordination agreements for the frequency assignments of this GSO

FSS network under the relevant provisions of the Radio Regulations;

1.1.3 for the implementation of resolves 1.1.1 above, the notifying administration of the GSO FSS network

with which ESIM communicate shall send to the Bureau under this Resolution the relevant Appendix 4

information related to the characteristics of the ESIM intended to communicate with the space station of that

GSO FSS network, together with the commitment that the ESIM operation shall be in conformity with the

Radio Regulations and this Resolution;

1.1.4 upon receipt of the information provided in accordance with resolves 1.1.3 above, the Bureau shall

examine it in relation to the requirements referred to in resolves 1.1.1 based on the complete information

submitted to the Bureau for the satellite network of the GSO FSS space station with which the ESIM is intended

to communicate;

1.1.5 if, following the examination under resolves 1.1.4 above, the Bureau concludes that the ESIM

characteristics are within the envelope of the satellite network, the Bureau shall publish the results for

information in the BR IFIC, otherwise the information shall be returned to the notifying administration;

1.1.6 for the protection of non-GSO FSS systems operating in the frequency band 27.5-28.6 GHz, ESIM

communicating with GSO FSS networks shall comply with the provisions contained in Annex 1 to this

Resolution;

1.1.7 ESIM shall not claim protection from non-GSO FSS systems operating in the frequency band 17.8-

18.6 GHz in accordance with the Radio Regulations, including No. 22.5C;

1.1.8 ESIM shall not claim protection from BSS feeder link earth stations operating in the frequency band

17.7-18.4 GHz in accordance with the Radio Regulations;

1.2 with respect to terrestrial services in the 17.7-19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz frequency bands ESIM

shall comply with the following conditions:

1.2.1 the receiving ESIM in the 17.7-19.7 GHz frequency band shall not claim protection from terrestrial

services in the above-mentioned frequency band operating in accordance with the Radio Regulations;

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1.2.2 the transmitting aeronautical and maritime ESIM in the 27.5-29.5 GHz frequency band shall not cause

unacceptable interference to terrestrial services in the above-mentioned frequency band operating in

accordance with the Radio Regulations and Annex 2 applies;

1.2.3 the transmitting land ESIM in the 27.5-29.5 GHz frequency band shall not cause unacceptable

interference to terrestrial services in neighbouring countries in the above-mentioned frequency band operating

in accordance with the Radio Regulations;

1.2.4 for the implementation of resolves 1.2.2 and 1.2.3 above, the notifying administration responsible for

the GSO FSS satellite network with which ESIM communicate shall submit to the Bureau together with the

Appendix 4 data referred to in resolves 1.1.3 a commitment undertaking that in case of unacceptable

interference, upon receipt of a report of interference, take necessary action to immediately eliminate this

interference or reduce interference to an acceptable level;

1.2.5 for the implementation of resolves 1.2.2 above, any transmitting aeronautical or maritime ESIM that

conforms to the requirements in Annex 2 to this Resolution shall be deemed to have met its obligation to

terrestrial stations;

2 that ESIM shall not be relied upon for safety-of-life applications;

3 that the administration responsible for the GSO FSS satellite network with which the ESIM

communicate shall ensure that:

3.1 techniques to maintain pointing accuracy with the associated GSO FSS satellite, without inadvertently

tracking adjacent GSO satellites, are employed for the operation of ESIM;

3.2 all necessary measures are taken so that ESIM are subject to permanent monitoring and control by a

Network Control and Monitoring Centre (NCMC) or equivalent facility and are capable of receiving and acting

upon at least “enable transmission” and “disable transmission” commands from the NCMC or equivalent;

3.3 measures, when required, are taken to limit the operation of ESIM to the territory or territories under

the jurisdiction of the administrations authorizing ESIM;

3.4 a point of contact is provided for the purpose of tracing any suspected cases of unacceptable

interference from ESIM;

4 that in case of unacceptable interference caused by any type of ESIM:

4.1 the administration of the country in which the ESIM is authorized shall cooperate with an investigation

into the matter to provide any available information on the operation of ESIM and a point of contact to provide

such information;

4.2 the administration of the country in which the ESIM is authorized and the notifying administration of

the satellite network with which the ESIM communicate shall, jointly or individually, as the case may be, upon

receipt of a report of interference, take required action to eliminate or reduce interference to an acceptable

level;

5 that the application of this Resolution does not provide regulatory status to ESIM different from that

derived from the GSO FSS network with which they communicate taking into account the provisions referred

to in this Resolution,

instructs the Director of the Radiocommunication Bureau

1 to take any necessary actions for the implementation of this Resolution;

2 to take any necessary actions to facilitate the implementation of this Resolution, including assisting in

resolving interference, if any;

invites administrations

1 to collaborate, to the maximum extent practicable, for the implementation of this Resolution, in

particular for resolving interference, if any;

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2 authorizing land ESIM to engage in bilateral or multilateral agreements between neighbouring states

on free circulation, cross-border movement and use of land ESIM,

instructs the Secretary-General

to bring this Resolution to the attention of the Secretary-General of the International Maritime

Organization (IMO) and of the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

ANNEX 1 TO DRAFT NEW RESOLUTION [AI 1.5] (WRC-19)

Provisions for ESIM to protect non-GSO FSS systems in the frequency band 27.5-28.6 GHz

1 In order to protect those non-GSO FSS systems referred to in resolves 1.1.6 of this Resolution,

ESIM shall comply with the following provisions:

a) the level of equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) density emitted by an ESIM in a

geostationary-satellite network in the 27.5-28.6 GHz frequency band shall not exceed the following values for

any off-axis angle which is 3° or more off the main-lobe axis of an ESIM antenna and outside 3° of the GSO:

Off-axis angle Maximum e.i.r.p. density

3 7 28 – 25 log dB(W/40 kHz)

7 9.2 7 dB(W/40 kHz)

9.2 48 31 – 25 log dB(W/40 kHz)

48 180 −1 dB(W/40 kHz)

b) for any ESIM that does not meet the condition a) above, outside of 3° of the GSO arc, the maximum

ESIM on-axis e.i.r.p. shall not exceed 55 dBW for emission bandwidths up to and including 100 MHz. For

emission bandwidths larger than 100 MHz, the maximum ESIM on-axis e.i.r.p. may be increased

proportionately;

ANNEX 2 TO DRAFT NEW RESOLUTION [AI1.5] (WRC-19)

Provisions for maritime and aeronautical ESIM to protect terrestrial

services in the frequency band 27.5-29.5 GHz

PART 1: MARITIME ESIM

1 The notifying administration of the GSO FSS satellite network with which a maritime ESIM

communicates shall ensure compliance of the maritime ESIM with the following conditions:

1.1 the minimum distances from the low-water mark as officially recognized by the coastal State beyond

which maritime ESIM can operate without the prior agreement of any administration is 60 km in the 27.5-

29.5 GHz frequency band. Any transmissions from maritime ESIM within the minimum distance shall be

subject to the prior agreement of the concerned coastal State;

1.2 the maximum maritime ESIM e.i.r.p. spectral density towards the horizon shall be limited to 12.98

dB(W/1 MHz). Transmissions from maritime ESIM with higher e.i.r.p. spectral density levels towards the

territory of any coastal state shall be subject to the prior agreement of the concerned coastal State together with

the mechanism by which this level is to be maintained.

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PART 2: AERONAUTICAL ESIM

2 The notifying administration of the GSO FSS satellite network with which an aeronautical ESIM

communicates shall ensure compliance of the aeronautical ESIM with the following conditions:

2.1 When within line-of-sight of the territory of an administration within which terrestrial services are

operating on a co-frequency basis within portions of the frequency band 27.5-29.5 GHz the maximum pfd

produced in those co-frequency band segments at the surface of the Earth on the territory of that administration

by emissions from a single aeronautical ESIM shall not exceed:

pfd(δ) = −124.7 (dB(W/m2 14 MHz)) for 0° ≤ δ ≤ 0.01°

pfd(δ) = −120.9+1.9∙log10(δ) (dB(W/m2 14 MHz)) for 0.01° ≤ δ ≤ 0.3°

pfd(δ) = −116.2+11∙log10(δ) (dB(W/m2 14 MHz)) for 0.3° < δ ≤ 1°

pfd(δ) = −116.2+18∙log10(δ) (dB(W/m2 14 MHz)) for 1° < δ ≤ 2°

pfd(δ) = −117.9+23.7∙log10(δ) (dB(W/m2 14 MHz)) for 2° < δ ≤ 8°

pfd(δ) = −96.5 (dB(W/m2 14 MHz)) for 8° < δ ≤ 90.0°

where δ is the angle of arrival of the radio-frequency wave (degrees above the horizon).

2.2 Higher pfd levels than those provided in 2.1 within an administration produced by aeronautical ESIM

on the surface of the Earth above shall be subject to the prior agreement of that administration.

2.3 within the territory under the jurisdiction of an administration where the ESIM operate, aeronautical

ESIM shall comply with the bilateral or multilateral agreements of the concerned administrations.

MOD XXX/1.5/6

APPENDIX 4 (REV.WRC-15)

Consolidated list and tables of characteristics for use in the

application of the procedures of Chapter III

ANNEX 2

Characteristics of satellite networks, earth stations

or radio astronomy stations2 (Rev.WRC-12)

Footnotes to Tables A, B, C and D

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TABLE A

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SATELLITE NETWORK,

EARTH STATION OR RADIO ASTRONOMY STATION (Rev.WRC-19)

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A.18 COMPLIANCE WITH NOTIFICATION

OF AIRCRAFT EARTH STATION(S)

A.18

A.18.

a

a commitment that the characteristics of

the aircraft earth station (AES) in the

aeronautical mobile-satellite service are

within the characteristics of the specific

and/or typical earth station published by

the Bureau for the space station to which

the AES is associated

Required only for the band 14-

14.5 GHz, when an aircraft earth station

in the aeronautical mobile-satellite

service communicates with a space

station in the fixed-satellite service

+ +

A.18.a

A.19 COMPLIANCE WITH § 6.26 OF

ARTICLE 6 OF APPENDIX 30B

A.19

A.19.

a

a commitment that the use of the

assignment shall not cause unacceptable

interference to, nor claim protection from,

those assignments for which agreement

still needs to be obtained

Required if the notice is submitted

under § 6.25 of Article 6 of

Appendix 30B

+

A.19.a

A.20 COMPLIANCE WITH resolves 1.1.2 OF

DRAFT NEW RESOLUTION [A15]

(WRC-19)

A.20

A.20.

a

indicator (yes) if an assignment for the

27.5-29.5 GHz and/or 17.7-19.7 GHz

band in the satellite network will be used

by ESIM

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b

if yes under A.20.a, a commitment that the

ESIM operation would be in conformity

with the Radio Regulations and draft new

Resolution [A15] (WRC-19) (including

its Annexes)

+

A.20.

b

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SUP XXX/1.5/7

RESOLUTION 158 (WRC-15)

Use of the frequency bands 17.7-19.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 27.5-29.5 GHz (Earth-to-space) by

earth stations in motion communicating with

geostationary space stations in the fixed-satellite service

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ANNEX 2: Multi-country proposal for AI 1.13

ASIA-PACIFIC TELECOMMUNITY Document No:

The 5th Meeting of the APT Conference Preparatory

Group for WRC-19 (APG19-5)

APG19-5/INP-xx

31 July – 6 August 2019, Busan, Republic of Korea xx July 2019

Administrations of [XXXX Insert names of countries]

COMMON PROPOSAL ON WRC-19 AGENDA ITEM 1.13

Agenda Item 1.13:

to consider identification of frequency bands for the future development of International Mobile

Telecommunications (IMT), including possible additional allocations to the mobile service on a

primary basis, in accordance with Resolution 238 (WRC-15)

1. Background

Agenda item 1.13 is studying a total of 33 GHz in frequency bands between 24.25 GHz and 86 GHz,

many of which are allocated to satellite services on a co-primary basis. Some of these frequency

bands already contain thriving satellite operations or are planned for future satellite systems.

Therefore, careful consideration should be given to the bands considered for IMT identification under

agenda item 1.13 in order to provide IMT 5G services with the spectrum resources that they

realistically require without jeopardizing existing satellite operations and investments in these

frequency ranges.

i) Satellites Facilitate Universal Connectivity, 5G Deployment, and Innovation

For decades, satellites have provided essential connectivity to the Pacific Islands and other parts of

the Asia-Pacific region. Even with the expansion of submarine cables in the Pacific, for example,

many countries in the region remain underserved or unserved by fiber optics. Satellites thus play an

important role in enhancing the lives of Pacific Islanders and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

Satellites, for example, enable mobile network operators throughout the Asia-Pacific region to cost-

effectively extend their 3G and 4G networks into unserved and underserved areas, including in

Indonesia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea and other Pacific Islands. Satellites also

contribute to the economic well-being of the region by enabling communications networks for the:

(i) tourism, resources and oil & gas sectors; (ii) banking services (iii) disaster relief operations (iv)

resource surveillance and monitoring (v) governmental communications and programmes such as e-

health and e-learning.

Satellite is expected to continue playing these important roles in the IMT-2020/5G ecosystem, by, for

example:

a. Providing connectivity to the terrestrially unconnected by directly connecting or cost-

effectively extending IMT-2020/5G networks into remote, unserved and underserved areas;

b. Providing broadband connectivity to aircraft, ships, and trains (ESIMs);

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c. Directly connecting or backhauling aggregated Machine-to-Machine (M2M) / Internet-of-

Things (IoT) data from multiple locations to support sensor networks, Smart City applications,

and to enable connected cars, planes and ships;

d. Multicasting of commonly accessed content to storage caches at multiple IMT-2020/5G base

stations, to enable terrestrial 5G networks to meet the low latency requirements of certain 5G

applications;

e. Restoring connectivity when existing terrestrial networks have been disabled (e.g. after a

natural disaster).

In addition, the satellite industry has been continuously upgrading its space and ground segments to

massively increase spectrum efficiency and enable orders of magnitude more data rates, to be

provided at much lower costs.

ii) Assured Access to Satellite Spectrum is Essential for the Asia-Pacific Region and Beyond

High throughput satellites (HTS) – use multiple concentrated spot beams, with coverage areas of the

order of 100 times smaller than regional beams, a high degree of frequency re-use, and in some cases

ultra-wideband transponders. HTSs can achieve 20 times greater throughput (e.g. 30 – 100 Gbit/s)

and lower cost per bit than other satellites, enabling cost effective, high capacity data communications

in underserved areas, to air, land and maritime mobility applications, 4/5G mobile backhaul services,

as well as international telecommunications and video distribution.

A number of HTSs are serving the wider region today, operating in C-, Ku- and Ka- bands. Those

providing Ka-band capacity in the 26 or 28 GHz bands include: IPStar, O3b (MEO constellation),

Sky Muster I & II (NBN-Co), Inmarsat Global Xpress (I5 F1, I5 F3 and I5 F4), Intelsat IS-33e,

Chinasat-16, SES-12 and Intelsat IS-Horizons 3e. In the next two years Kacific-1 / JCSAT-18,

OneWeb (LEO constellation), APStar 6D, Chinasat-18, SpaceX (LEO constellation) and Inmarsat-6

will also be launched to serve the region, all providing Ka-band capacity in the 26 or 28 GHz bands.

In 2021-2022, these will be joined by Telesat LEO constellation, O3b mPower (MEO constellation),

Viasat-3, MEASAT-3R and MEASAT-2a, all providing Ka-band capacity in the 26 or 28 GHz bands.

The collective investment in all these satellites, along with associated ground infrastructure, amounts

to many billions of USD.3

A number of satellite operators have or are about to deploy latest and next-generation HTS covering

the Pacific Islands in multiple frequency bands and in both geostationary and non-geostationary

orbits. For instance:

• Eutelsat has launched Eutelsat-172B which provides expanded C-band and Ku-band HTS

coverage of the Pacific;

• Inmarsat has launched a fourth GX satellite to provide additional Ka-band HTS capacity to

the APAC region;

• O3b has added four more Ka-band Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites to its constellation

this year, with another four already under construction;

3 See, e.g., Peter B. de Selding, ViaSat details $1.4-billion global Ka-band satellite broadband strategy to oust incumbent

players, http://spacenews.com/viasat-details-1-4-billion-global-ka-band-satellite-broadband-strategy-to-oust-incumbent-players/ (10 Feb. 2016); Peter B. de Selding, SES bets more than $1 billion that Boeing satellites can lure Amazon Web Services et al, https://www.spaceintelreport.com/ses-bets-1-billion-boeing-satellites-can-lure-amazon-web-services-et-al/ (19 Sep. 2017).

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• Intelsat and SKY Perfect JSAT have launched Horizons 3e, a satellite based on the Intelsat

EpicNG high throughput design with optimized C-band and high throughput Ku-band

capacity to address the growing mobility and broadband connectivity demands in the Asia-

Pacific region;

• Kacific has just ordered and will be launching a Ka-band HTS payload on Kacific-1 in 2019

with dedicated Pacific coverage;

• OneWeb will be launching a global constellation of 800+ non-geostationary satellites in Low-

Earth Orbit (LEO) operating in Ku-band FSS frequencies starting from 2020, which will

provide ubiquitous low latency and high throughput solutions for broadband applications and

backhaul to mobile network (e.g., for 3G/LTE/5G/WiFi applications at homes, schools and

hospitals, emergency and government), as well as mobility solutions on ships and aircraft.

iii) Identification of Additional Spectrum for IMT-2020 Should Not Encroach on Satellite

Spectrum Outside the Scope of Agenda Item 1.13 (Resolution 238 (WRC-15))

In recognition of the important roles that satellites play, and will continue to play, in communications

infrastructure of the Asia-Pacific Region, the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity resolves that the

identification of additional spectrum for IMT-2020 should be limited to the bands mentioned in

Resolution 238 (WRC-15).

Resolution 238 mentions more than 33 GHz worth of millimetre wave spectrum for possible IMT-

2020/5G identification. From this vast quantity of spectrum, all foreseeable IMT-2020 requirements

can be met (with appropriate protections for other primary services) without encroaching on satellite

spectrum bands that are outside the scope of the Resolution, especially as such spectrum (e.g. the

27.5-29.5 GHz (or “28 GHz”) band) is already in use throughout the world for the provision of

important satellite services. Equally important, adherence to the scope of WRC-19 Agenda Item 1.13

and Resolution 238 remains the best path to globally harmonised spectrum for new IMT-2020/5G

services.

iv) Identification for IMT must include feasible/practical measures to protect FSS in shared

bands

The 24.25-27.5 GHz band, which includes the 24.65-25.25 GHz FSS uplink allocation to support

BSS downlink in 21.4-22 GHz, could be identified for IMT provided there are appropriate regulatory

measures for the protection of other primary services and to enable continuing and viable access for

FSS and other space service operations..

It should be possible to find adequate spectrum in portions of the bands 37-52 GHz (Q/V band), 66-

71 GHz (66 GHz), 71-76 GHz (70 GHz) and the 81-86 GHz (80 GHz) bands in order to meet all

plausible terrestrial 5G requirements without the contention with existing and planned use of satellite

spectrum that is foreseeable in the Ka-band.

Portions of the Q/V-bands (37-52 GHz) may be available to meet 5G mobile requirements. However,

portions of these bands are likely to be contended, since they are already being incorporated into next-

generation Very High Throughput Satellite systems (including 6 global non-GEO systems proposed

by Boeing, SpaceX, Telesat, O3b, OneWeb, and Theia). Allocation of Q-/V-band spectrum for High

Altitude Platforms is separately under consideration (AI 1.14), as also additional V-band spectrum

for VHTS systems (AI 9.1.9). Although there is a significant amount of Q/V-band spectrum under

study, a careful evaluation of the various spectrum requirements will need to be undertaken to

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establish bands for 5G and sharing arrangements that also meet the spectrum requirements of other

services.

The 66 GHz, 70 GHz and 80 GHz band, in particular, are considered very good prospects for

international harmonization given their limited existing and planned use by other radio services.

These bands should yield about 15 GHz of spectrum in contiguous blocks that can be used in

conjunction with 56-61 GHz which is also available for terrestrial broadband and could support very

wide-band 5G/IMT-2020 carriers. These bands should therefore be able to support the development

of 5G mobile networks in high-density indoor and outdoor scenarios, such as stadiums, campuses or

shopping malls located in urban and suburban areas. The use of these bands would also benefit from

synergies with WiGig, currently being deployed at 56-61 GHz, for which chipsets and MIMO antenna

systems are already being manufactured.

2. Proposals for each band

Having regard to the above considerations, the Administrations of [XXXXX insert name(s) of

country] would propose the following in respect of each of the candidate bands for IMT-2020/5G

under consideration in WRC-19 Agenda Item 1.13.

Band 24.25-27.5 GHz

An identification for IMT in the sub-band 24.25-27.5 GHz is possible with appropriate regulatory

measures to protect and enable sustainable, viable access for FSS and other space service operations.

Specifically, the Administrations of [XXXXX insert name(s) of country] would support the draft

CPM text, Method A2 (either Alternative 1 or 2) for IMT identification with the following conditions

(and draft ITU-R Resolution [A113-IMT 26 GHZ] (WRC-19)):

Protection Measures for FSS earth stations at known locations

The 24.65-25.25 GHz band is to be used for large FSS Earth stations at known locations (i.e.

gateways), therefore appropriate zones around FSS Earth stations where IMT base stations

could potentially receive interference can be determined, and co-existence be ensured. Need

to adopt provisions to enable deployment of future FSS earth stations.

CPM text: Condition A2d Option 1.

Protection Measures for FSS space stations in the band 24.25-27.5 GHz

To limit the aggregate IMT interference into FSS space receivers through the introduction in

the RR of a limit on the Total Radiated Power (TRP) for IMT base station of 37 dBm/200

MHz. Furthermore, the main beam of IMT base stations should not point above the horizon.

Such limit on IMT base stations would not put any undue constraints on IMT deployment.

The level of 37 dBm/200MHz is based on the baseline level as provided by WP5D, which

was 25 dBm/200 MHz, and to which was added the 12 dB of margin derived from TG 5/1

studies. These levels provide maximum flexibility for IMT operations.

CPM text: Condition A2e Option 3 (with 37 dBm/200 MHz).

Protection Measures for multiple services

Condition A2g Option 3 or 4 (Monitoring of IMT characteristics including deployment) is

supported.

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Band 37-43.5 GHz

The Administrations of [XXXXX insert name(s) of country] is/ are of the view that:

- The band 40.5-43.5 GHz can be shared between IMT and coordinated gateway earth stations

in Region 3, while spectrum below 40.5 GHz is required for uncoordinated FSS terminals that

cannot share with IMT (see figure 2);

- It is necessary to preserve FS and FSS in Region 3 in the band 37-40.5 GHz;

- There is no need to identify IMT globally in the range 37-43.5 GHz in the Radio Regulations

to support a tuning range for IMT equipment. If anything, the wide tuning range of such

equipment would enable the said equipment to adapt to the IMT band in each country without

losing any economies of scale;

- Bands identified for IMT should be feasible for use in many countries and conversely bands

that are not suitable in the majority of countries should not be identified for IMT to ensure a

harmonised and efficient use of spectrum.

Global economies of scale for IMT equipment, as well as preservation of FS and FSS in 37-40.5 GHz

in Region 3, can be achieved through identification of 3 GHz of spectrum for IMT in each ITU Region

(see figure 3), provided the RF equipment can tune across the whole 37-43.5 GHz range.

Figure 2: Current HDFSS (s-E) identifications within 37-43.5 GHz

Figure 3: Papua New Guinea’s proposal for IMT in the range 37-43.5 GHz

It is therefore proposed that:

▪ Region 3: IMT identification in the band 40.5-43.5 GHz, that preserves current HDFSS

identifications in 40-40.5 GHz. It should be noted that ASMG and CEPT have indicated they

have no intention of using the band below 40.5 GHz for IMT.

This would provide 3 GHz of spectrum for IMT in all ITU-R Regions and would allow common IMT

equipment to be used, provided the RF equipment can tune across the whole 37-43.5 GHz range. To

facilitate co-existence between IMT and the FSS, a limit on the Total Radiated Power (TRP) of IMT

base stations of 37 dBm/200MHz should be introduced into the Radio Regulations. Noting this level

is based on the baseline values provided by WP5D, added to the margin that was derived from the

studies in TG 5/1.

Regarding the draft CPM text and its Methods, we support:

37-39.5 GHz39.5-

40

40-

40.540.5-43.5 GHz

Region 1 No change IMT

Region 2

Region 3 No change IMT

No change

IMT No change

No change

37-39.5 GHz39.5-

40

40-

40.540.5-42 GHz 42-43.5 GHz

Region 1

Region 2

Region 3 HDFSS

HDFSS

HDFSS

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In the band 37-40.5 GHz:

- In Region 3: Method C1 (NOC) for the band 37-40.5 GHz

In the band 40.5-42.5 GHz:

- In Region 3: Method D2, Conditions D2a Option 1

In the band 42.5-43.5 GHz:

- In Region 3: Method E2, Condition E2a Option 2 (with 37 dBm/200MHz), Condition E2c

Option 3 or 4, and Condition E2d Option 1 is needed.

Methods are to be considered in conjunction with the draft WRC-19 Resolution [B113-IMT

40/50 GHZ] of the draft CPM text.

Bands 47.2-50.2 GHz and 50.4-52.6 GHz

Since large amounts of spectrum are supported for possible IMT identification in other bands, no

change to the RR in the bands 47.2 –50.2 GHz and 50.4-52.6 GHz is recommended.

Regarding the CPM Report and its Methods, we support:

Method H1 and I1 (NOC) for the bands 47.2-50.2 GHz and 50.4-52.6 GHz respectively.

Band 66-71 GHz

IMT identification through Method J2 (either alternative 1 or 2) with the conditions of ITU-R

Resolution [C113-IMT 66/71GHZ] (WRC-19).

Bands 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz

IMT identification in these bands would be acceptable, through Method K2 (either alternative 1 or 2)

in 70 GHz band and Method L2 (either alternative 1 or 2) in 80 GHz with the conditions of draft ITU-

R Resolution [E113-IMT 70/80GHZ].

Other Bands

Frequency bands outside of Resolution 238 (WRC-15) shall not be considered for Agenda Item 1.13.

In particular, as noted above, satellite spectrum bands that are currently in use throughout the world

and which are outside the scope of the Resolution and Agenda Item should not be considered for

IMT-2020/5G.

3. Proposal

The Administrations of [XXX/YYY/ZZZ] respectfully submit the following proposals for Agenda Item 1.13.

The APG is invited to consider developing an APT preliminary view or preliminary common

proposal, whichever relevant, for WRC-19 agenda item 1.13 based on the proposals outlined above,

and as summarised below.

Summary of Papua New Guinea Proposals for Agenda Item 1.13

Band IMT-2020 Draft CPM Text

24.25-27.5 GHz Yes Method A2 (Alternative 1 or 2), subject to:

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- Condition A2d Option1

- Condition A2e Option 3 (with 37 dBm/200 MHz)

- Condition A2g Option 3 or 4

Draft ITU-R Resolution [A113-IMT 26 GHZ] (WRC-19)

37.0-40.5 GHz No Region 3: Method C1 (No Change)

Draft ITU-R Resolution [B113-IMT 40/50GHZ]

40.5-42.5 GHz Yes Region 3: Method D2, subject to:

- Condition D2a, Option 1

Draft ITU-R Resolution [B113-IMT 40/50GHZ]

42.5-43.5 GHz Yes Region 3: Method E2, subject to:

- Condition E2a Option 2 (with 37 dBm/200 MHz)

- Condition E2c Option 3 or 4

- Condition E2d Option 1

Draft ITU-R Resolution [B113-IMT 40/50GHZ]

47.2-50.2 GHz No Method H1 (No Change)

50.4-52.6 GHz No Method I1 (No Change)

66-71 GHz Yes Method J2 (alternative 1 or 2) with the conditions of

draft ITU-R Resolution [C113-IMT 66/71GHZ-J2]

(WRC-19)

71-76 GHz Yes Method K2 (alternative 1 or 2) with the conditions of

draft ITU-R Resolution [E113-IMT 70/80GHZ] (WRC-

19)

81-86 GHz Yes Method L2 (alternative 1 or 2) with the conditions of

draft ITU-R Resolution [E113-IMT 70/80GHZ] (WRC-

19)

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ANNEX 3: Multi-country proposal for Item 1.14

ASIA-PACIFIC TELECOMMUNITY Document No:

The 5th Meeting of the APT Conference Preparatory

Group for WRC-19 (APG19-5)

APG19-5/INP-xx

31 July – 6 August 2019, Tokyo, Japan xx July 2019

Administrations of [XXXX Insert names of countries]

COMMON PROPOSAL ON WRC-19 AGENDA ITEM 1.14

Agenda Item 1.14 to consider, on the basis of ITU-R studies in accordance with Resolution 160 (WRC-15), appropriate regulatory actions for high-altitude platform stations (HAPS), within existing fixed-service allocations.

Introduction

WRC-19 Agenda Item 1.14 considers, based on the spectrum requirements of HAPS, the review of

current HAPS identifications and consideration of certain new bands to be identified for HAPS, on a

regional or worldwide basis.

The following bands being considered under this agenda item for HAPS overlap with allocations to

the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) including the 27.9-28.2 GHz band, the 38-39.5 GHz band, and the

47.2-47.5/47.9-48.2 GHz bands. Only the 27.9-28.2 GHz Band bands is addressed here. The 300

MHz worth of in the 28 GHz range represent a quite small fraction of the overall spectrum (about 8

GHz) under consideration for new or revised HAPS identifications.

The 27.9-28.2 GHz band

The 27.9-28.2 GHz band is used today to provide satellite broadband connectivity around the world.

There are over one hundred commercial Ka band satellites in orbit and many more under

development. This portion of spectrum is one of the most efficiently used, with a high ratio of reuse.

At present, there is also a HAPS identification (HAPS-to-ground) on secondary basis in the Fixed

Service allocation in the band, available in twenty-three countries worldwide.4

Within the scope of Agenda Item 1.14, the ITU-R has conducted sharing studies to address

compatibility between FSS and HAPS, though limited to the HAPS-to-ground direction in the 27.9-

28.2 GHz band. The results of these studies show that interference from the HAPS platform into the

FSS space station receivers would be acceptable for the considered technical characteristics of the

HAPS systems, provided emissions above the horizon from HAPS platforms are limited.

4 In Bhutan, Cameroon, Korea (Rep. of), the Russian Federation, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Japan,

Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, the Philippines, Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. People’s Rep. of Korea, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Viet Nam, the allocation to the fixed service in the band 27.9-28.2 GHz may also be used by high altitude platform stations (HAPS) within the territory of these countries. Such use of 300 MHz of the fixed-service allocation by HAPS in the above countries is further limited to operation in the HAPS-to-ground direction and shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection from, other types of fixed-service systems or other co-primary services. Furthermore, the development of these other services shall not be constrained by HAPS. See Resolution145 (Rev.WRC-12). (WRC-12).

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However, regarding potential interference from FSS earth station transmitters into receiving HAPS

ground stations, all studies conducted by Administrations and reported in the ITU-R Working Party

5C sharing report for this frequency band concur on the need for separation distances to protect HAPS

ground stations from interference that FSS earth stations generate in their antenna side lobes. These

separation distances can be up to tens of kilometers. The ITU-R studies have not been able to provide

reliable guidance on how to solve such separation distances, as deployment scenarios have not been

taken into account, thereby making it extremely difficult to guarantee protection for HAPS ground

receivers from interference generated by FSS earth stations.

In countries where HAPS in the FS is identified today, the identification is on a secondary basis as a

consequence of which, the HAPS ground stations cannot claim protection from FSS earth station

interference. The study Resolution for Agenda Item 1.14 (Resolution 160 (WRC-15)) recognizes that

no undue constraints are to be imposed on the future development of existing services by the

introduction or possible extension of HAPS identifications. The required separation distances,

considering the current and planned deployment of FSS earth stations in the 27.9-28.2 GHz band,

indicate that sharing between both services with the same status of priority will not be feasible.

Therefore, the Administrations of [XXXX insert name of countries] propose the current regulatory

status of the band is not modified, to ensure that HAPS shall not constrain the development of, cause

harmful interference to, nor claim protection from, other services including FSS.

Position for AI 1.14 in the 27.9-28.2 GHz band

Administrations of [XXXX insert name of countries] are supportive of new technologies that seek to

provide broadband connectivity in underserved regions and therefore support, the sharing and

compatibility studies under Agenda item 1.14 in accordance with Resolution 160 (WRC-15) while

ensuring the protection of existing services.

Administrations of [XXXX insert name of countries] recommend that any identification of additional

HAPS spectrum in FS bands in the 27.9-28.2 GHz band under Agenda Item 1.14 should be made

with regulatory conditions that HAPS ground stations cannot claim protection from FSS earth

stations. This will ensure the avoidance of undue constrains to the future deployment of FSS. This

position can be executed through method No Change or method 6B1 Option 2 in the CPM Report, or

a potential modification of method 6B1 Option 1 acknowledging that HAPS grounds cannot claim

protection from FSS earth stations.

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ANNEX 4: Multi-country proposal for Item 10

ASIA-PACIFIC TELECOMMUNITY Document No:

The 5th Meeting of the APT Conference Preparatory

Group for WRC-19 (APG19-5)

APG19-5/INP-xx

31 July – 6 August 2019, Tokyo, Japan xx July 2019

Administrations of [XXXX Insert names of countries]

COMMON PROPOSAL ON WRC-19 AGENDA ITEM 10

Agenda Item 10:

to recommend to the Council items for inclusion in the agenda for the next WRC, and to give its views

on the preliminary agenda for the subsequent conference and on possible agenda items for future

conferences, in accordance with Article 7 of the Convention.

For multiple consecutive ITU-R study cycles, critical resources from the satellite industry have been

subjected to sharing studies aiming for use of spectrum by multiple services both new and incumbent.

The satellite industry has been highly supportive of the spectrum needs of different industries and

multiple delicate compromises have been made possible both at ITU-R and regional levels to allow

coexistence use as a result of consensus decisions and in some cases with detrimental impact to the

satellite industry. Such compromises have been and are being made in good faith. The satellite

industry relies on Administrations to respect and protect these compromises for long term future

regulatory certainty.

WRC-19 Resolution 238 will enable the potential identification of up to 33.25 GHz for IMT-2020.

In addition, post WRC-15, Administrations are moving forward with auctioning of the C-band

spectrum, as well as key bands for IMT below 3 GHz. With the IMT-2020 technology development

still being prepared, it is timely to demonstrate what can be achieved with such vast amounts of

spectrum and how this spectrum can be used efficiently. With IMT-2020 deployment in these bands

targeting mainly dense areas with traffic hotpots and taking into account that wireless devices are

increasingly operating in license exempt spectrum, it is unclear how much additional spectrum will

be required, if any, beyond that currently identified or identified through WRC-19 Agenda Item 1.13.

Furthermore, significant amounts of spectrum that have been harmonized for IMT in bands below 3

GHz have not been licensed yet or brought into operation. There is more than adequate amount of

spectrum available to meet the IMT-2020 demands, without even considering that 2G and 3G

spectrum could be re-farmed for the future.

The Administrations of XXXX [insert name of countries] have noted proposals for studying

additional IMT identifications in bands below 24 GHz, again targeting some of the most crucial bands

for the Fixed Satellite Service. The Administrations of XXXX [insert name of countries] have serious

concerns about these developments and are strongly opposed to such studies. The bands being

targeted are core frequency bands for satellite broadband. These bands are already heavily used and

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additional sharing in these bands would risk the ability of satellite operators to meet the growing

demands of satellite users, including government, enterprises and end users, wherever they are

located. Including the Pacific Islands.

The experience has been that where IMT has been identified, there is no sharing of spectrum in

practice, and Administrations expect FSS operators to accommodate traffic in “higher” bands. It is

critical the remaining satellite bands in C-band, Ku-band and Ka-band remain preserved, as they are

all in extensive use based on multi-billion investments from satellite operators worldwide.

Furthermore, as is apparent from agenda items of WRC-19 and proposals made by the satellite

industry for the agenda of WRC-23, the satellite industry is constantly investing into new use cases

and business opportunities to renew their service offering. Due to the satellite life cycle of almost 20

years, long term regulatory certainty and equitable access to spectrum is required for future planning

to support such new use cases – some of which include playing a key role in 5G services - is required

to guarantee a return of investments for the future.

The Administrations of XXXX [insert name of countries] continues to believe that at international

level the key is to find the right balance, which allows a variety of industries and technologies to

coexist and offer services to the public without detrimental impact to crucial services. Today satellite

networks complement the offering of terrestrial networks by providing connectivity to areas not

reachable by terrestrial means as well as complementing existing mobile services to ensure citizens

are connected everywhere, across rural areas, aircraft, international waters and mobile vehicles.

Therefore, The Administrations of XXXX [insert name of countries] recommend the continued

support for the development of all industries in a balanced manner by providing them the regulatory

certainty required for continued operations and future sustainable investment which is vital to all

telecom sectors. In consideration, any proposed new agenda item for terrestrial IMT systems without

a demonstration that current IMT spectrum is well utilized and without real justification that

additional spectrum is needed on a global basis, should be rejected or at most placed on the provisional

agenda for future WRCs, beyond WRC-23.

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ANNEX 5: Multi-country proposal for Item 9.1, Issue 9.1.7

ASIA-PACIFIC TELECOMMUNITY Document No:

The 5th Meeting of the APT Conference Preparatory

Group for WRC-19 (APG19-5)

APG19-5/INP-xx

31 July – 6 August 2019, Tokyo, Japan xx July 2019

Administrations of [XXXX Insert names of countries]

COMMON PROPOSAL ON WRC-19 ITEM 9.1 Issue 9.1.7

Overview WRC-19 Agenda Item 9.1 Issue 9.1.7: 9.1 on the activities of the Radiocommunication Sector since WRC-15; Issue 9.1.7: Issue 2) in the Annex to Resolution 958 (WRC 15) studies to examine:

a) whether there is a need for possible additional measures in order to limit uplink transmissions of terminals to those authorized terminals in accordance with No. 18.1;

b) the possible methods that will assist administrations in managing the unauthorized operation of earth station terminals deployed within its territory, as a tool to guide their national spectrum management programme, in accordance with Resolution ITU R 64 (RA 15).

With respect to Issue 2a) in the Annex of Resolution 958 (WRC-15) the CPM Report includes two options.

▪ Option 1 no change to the Radio Regulations is required as current measures, specifically the

provisions of Article 18, contain a clear and unambiguous requirement to operate an earth

station only if duly authorized.

▪ Option 2 introduces a new WRC Resolution to assist administrations with the application of RR

No. 18.1.

Background and ITU-R Studies:

New provisions in the Radio Regulations will not help address unlawfully operated earth stations since international regulatory measures stated in the RR Article 18 sufficiently address the issue of an unauthorized earth station in the Fixed Satellite Service.

However, the concerns of administrations affected by unauthorized operation of earth station terminals are recognized.

ITU reports, along with training and monitoring capabilities, can assist national administrations in inhibiting the use of unauthorized uplink earth terminals and to enable national administrations to locate and terminate the unauthorized transmissions. So with respect to Issue 2b) in the Annex of Resolution 958 (WRC-15), the single option in the CPM Report aims to provide necessary guidelines on satellite monitoring capabilities, along with possible revision and/or further development of ITU-R Reports or Handbooks to assist administrations with managing unauthorized operation of earth stations deployed within their territory, as a tool to guide their national spectrum management.

By way of an example on how such guidelines can be developed within the framework of ITU-R, there is ongoing work in ITU-R WP1C on the Recommendation ITU-R SM.[APP10] on guidelines for

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administrations which encounter instances of harmful interference. The recommendation aims to supplement the format prescribed in Appendix 10 of the Radio Regulations to facilitate cooperation and exchange of information among multiple parties, including the administrations involved, the space monitoring facility, and the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau. Similar guidelines for interference detection and resolution in case of the Earth Exploration-Satellite Service (passive) sensors can be found in Recommendation ITU-R RS.2106.

Other examples include ITU-R Report SM.2424 on “Measurement techniques and new technologies for satellite monitoring” developed by WP1C and approved by Study Group 1 in 2018, or the preliminary draft revision of Recommendation ITU-R SM.1392-2 on “Essential requirements for a spectrum monitoring system for developing countries”.

Such examples are relevant in order to develop guidelines to facilitate cooperation between administrations, the space monitoring facility, and the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau in ITU-R for the case where unauthorized operation of earth station terminals is detected by an administration.

Such guidelines would assist administrations in managing (identifying and geo-locating) the unauthorized operation of earth station terminals and successfully, notify, and resolve any unauthorized operation deployed within their territory in cooperation with all relevant parties.

Proposal for WRC-19:

Recognizing the concerns of administrations affected by unauthorized operation of earth station terminals, the following methods are supported to satisfy issue 9.1.7:

Issue 2a: Option 1: no change to the Radio Regulations as current measures are sufficient.

Issue 2b: to provide necessary guidelines on satellite monitoring capabilities, along with possible revision and/or further development of ITU-R reports or handbooks to assist administrations with managing unauthorized operation of earth station terminals deployed within their territory, as a tool to guide their national spectrum management.

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ANNEX 6: Cover Letter to APG Contribution

Once you have decided to add your name to and submit the multi-country proposal to support broadband satellite in the 28 GHz band, one administration will take point and email a completed version of the letter below to APT by July 24, 2019 with the respective multi-country contributions. Please send to aptapg@apt.int, with a copy to Mr. Parvez (APT) parvez@apt.int and the PITA manager pita@connect.com.fj. __________________________________________________________________________

[Letterhead of Government]

XX July 2019

Ms. Areewan Haorangsi

Secretary General

Asia Pacific Telecommunity

12/49 Soi 5, Chaeng Watthana Road,

Lak Si, Bangkok 10210, Thailand

By email: aptapg@apt.int

Dear Secretary General,

In preparation for the 5th Meeting of APT Conference Preparatory Group for WRC-19 (APG19-5)

to be held 31 July - 6 August 2019, the Administrations of [_________] respectfully submit the

attached contribution for consideration by:

(i) Working Party 1 (Land and mobile fixed services) on Agenda Item 1.14. This

contribution proposes an APT Common Proposal for WRC-19 in support of protecting

FSS from HAPS deployment.

(ii) Working Party 2 (Broadband applications in the mobile services) on Agenda Item 1.13.

This contribution proposes an APT Common Proposal for WRC-19 in support of IMT

identifications in select bands.

(iii) Working Party 3 (Satellite Services) on Agenda Item 1.5. This contribution proposes an

APT Common Proposal for WRC-19 in support of Earth Stations in Motion.

(iv) Working Party 6 (General Issues) on Agenda Item 10. This contribution proposes an

APT Common Proposal in support of preserving the 28GHz and C bands for FSS.

Thank you in advance for your consideration of this contribution.

Sincerely,

[Representative of Government]

[Title]