Highlights of the

Commonwealth Spectrum Management Forum

Yaounde, November 2-4, 2016

By Edmund Katiti,

CEO, FikiyaTech Consulting

Opening Ceremony of the CSMF 2016

Forum Opened by Honourable Minette Li Libom Likeng, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Cameroon.

Engr. Shola Taylor, Secretary General of CTO Diana Tomimura, Snr Policy Officer, Outreach & Publication

Services Division, ITU Kezias Mwale, Radiocommunications Coordinator of the ATU Bounoung Essono Sosthene, represented the DG of the TRB Jean Jacque Massima, Central Africa Representative of the ITU-

BDT

Welcome Speeches Essono Sosthene, of TRB welcomed delegates and thanked CTO for the

positive working relationship with TRB, exemplified by honouring TRB Director General, Jean Loius Beh Menghe with the opportunity to chair CTO Forum

Engr. Taylor, SG of CTO: Praised Minister Libom Likeng, for big impact she has had in the ICT sector CTO is keen on expanding ICT in the country by supporting the good work

of her Ministry and the TRB. He further pointed out that the good working relationship is exemplified by

the parallel work going on in Cameroon on the Cyber-security front. He gave an example in innovation in ICT of a Mobile application “Gifted

Mom” developed by a Cameroonian youth, with the help of a CTO award, through which the pregnant mothers have access to medical advice.

Thanked Sponsors: Ministry of Posts & Telecoms, TRB, Inmarsat, ATDI, & Facebook.

Honourable Minister’s Opening Speech Honourable Libom Likeng, welcomed delegates to Cameroon and thanked

the CTO for demonstrating the importance of Spectrum. She stressed the importance of the forum as a means of sharing knowledge

of Spectrum planning and monitoring. She also stressed the need for innovative methods to get more spectrum for

more services. She reminded delegates that aware of the challenges of digital economy

and developing appropriate infrastructure, the President had instructed government to develop communication infrastructure to bridge development gap and empower the youth.

She praised the work of the CTO pointing out that many professional have attended CTO courses in areas like cyber-security, and new Generation Networks.

She expressed the hope that the Cameroonian people will soon feel outcome of this meeting, before declaring the Forum open.

S1: Planning for 5G: Global and Regional Perspectives (1)

Diana Tomimura: SM – The International Perspective Quoted CTO Report “universal broadband in the last mile will be predominantly

mobile, and therefore crucial that spectrum is optimized” ITU-R Functions: Radio Regulations; International Treaty revised by WRC Gave link of where Final Acts are published Need for regional and global Harmonisation of RR Need for various aspects of SM agreed at International level to be replicated at

National level. Digital Divident 1 & 2 Spectrum Auctions Under Spectrum Licence: “extract fees which are beyond the value of the

associated spectrum may have negative economic consequences”. Roadmap for 5G development & Usage scenarios Additional spectrum for 5G under study

S1: Planning for 5G: Global and Regional Perspectives (2)

Kamal Tamawa - 5G Performance Expectation, Spectrum Requirements and Global Harmonization About GSMA and Positive impact of Mobile in Africa

725 million unique subscribers, 4.5 million jobs, $20.5 billion to public funding

5G - A myriad of potential applications

WRC-19 preparation is paving the way for 5G

5G Success is dependent on regulatory environment

Kezias Mwale - Perspectives from ATU: (“planning for 5G and not 5G planning”) Relevant ATU structures

Role of state members and associate members

Schedule of meetings

Technical studies

Q&A: If 5G is the answer, what’s the question?

Africa is still working of 2G, 3G and 4G, should we be bothered by 5G. Wifi more relevant

S2: WRC-15 Outcomes & Implications for Spectrum Sharing Engr Amana presentation of Engr. Daudu’s “Key Outcomes from WRC-15”

WRC Purpose, Process & WRC-15 Results and implications of WRC-15

Diana Tomimura: On-Going Work in ITU-R Study Groups in Preparation for WRC-19 Agenda Item 1.16 – RLAN Agenda Item 1.14 – HAPS Agenda Item 1.13 – IMT Agenda Item 1.6 – non-GSO Agenda Item 1.5 – ESIM On going work in ITU-R Study Group 6

Bashir Patel: Adjacent L-Band Protection IMT Adjacent to Inmarsat Extended L-band Preliminary Studies suggest separation distances of several hundred kilometres Following WRC15, ESOA initiated dialogue with GSMA regarding adequate guard band

protection CEPT technical studies are complete and have been sent to ITU-R WP 4C and 5D for review Invited those Commonwealth Regulators who attend WP 4C & 5D to support option 1 in order to

minimize impact to existing users Q&A: Look at white spaces, technology neutral regulation, and the Global connectivity

initiative by Google

S3: Maximising Spectrum Capacity for Broadband Development

Bertus Ehmke - Developing markets – Spectrum Opportunities and Challenges Operator’s growing spectrum requirements Why developing markets require more spectrum than 1st world markets Why is LTE so important for developing markets? How developing markets can take charge of their own LTE aspirations

Abdouramane El Hadjar – The promise of 5G and its Spectrum Requirements Observation of trends 5G challenges and scenarios 5G capabilities 5G spectrum implications

S4: Spectrum Bands and Technologies (1)

Chris Woolford – 5G Issues to be Addressed and Possible Areas of Compromise

Spectrum’s importance to the UK economy

New services emerging all the time

Drivers for 5G deployment: Multiple services

On the move

In building: industrial applications

Billions of IoT devices

Faster and lower latency

Through RSPG, Europe is leading work on choosing global bands

Haim Mazar - Spectrum Re-Farming: Framework and Methodology

Broadcasting delivery and distribution

Mobile traffic forecasts toward 2020

Re-Farming and Some Practices

Competitive Tender or Auction

Recommended RF arrangements in bands identified for IMT-2000

Is RF a tangible asset? Is licence-fee a sale or a rent? What is its value? – Impressive Formula

Author’s related publications & presentations

S4: Spectrum Bands and Technologies (2) Dr. Mahmood Zonoozi (Avanti) - How To

Economically Achieve 5G/IMT-2020 Service Implementation & Role Of Satellites In 5G

Framework for Economic Rollout of 5G Service

KPI – 5G Service Requirements Satellites play a role in 5G Service Delivery 5G Access Networks and satellite role Listed services that today’s Satellites

deliver, and what they will deliver in 2020-2025

Radio Access technologies for 5G Mobile Key Outcomes of WRC-15 on 5G

Development Why the 32 GHz & 66-71 GHz & 81 – 86 GHz

bands are good solutions

Batholomew Ga Akeku – Wireless LAN What is a RLAN Use of RLAN WLAN standards WLAN Topology Advantages and Disadvantages of

using a Wireless LAN The challenge of RLAN

S5: Efficient Spectrum Utilisation for Universal Access (1)

Chris Woolford – Realistic Options for Spectrum Sharing

Jury still out whether white spaces c an work in UHF or not

What UK has done in Spectrum Sharing

Spectrum Sharing Framework

Opportunities for Innovation in the 3.8 GHz to 4.2 GHz band

Public Sector pays for the Spectrum they use

Public sector spectrum release

Role of the Central Management Unit (CMU)

Prof H Sama Nwana - Spectrum Sharing & further use of sub-1Ghz spectrum in Africa

Key requirement for future spectrum policy is to address the Challenge of 4 Billion without Internet Access

Presented ITU Facts & Figures Table on the reality of affordability challenge Diagrams to show that African needs a different

Spectrum policy Current expensive technology don’t provide

the connectivity solutions Wifi is the clear Human Need – Not 5G Efficiency of low spectrum bands Dynamic Spectrum Access

S5: Efficient Spectrum Utilisation for Universal Access (2)

Bashir Patel - Harmonising the Regulatory Framework & Satellite Licencing

Satcom Regulatory Environment ref. Inmarsat

ITU Process of GMPCS

GMPCS – MOU Model

Pan-European Approach / Model

Kenyan - Unified Licensing Framework

Advances in Satellite Communication new services including Earth Stations in motion (ESIMs) for provisioning of broadband connectivity

Pan-African Approach: Countries within sub regions ( such as EAC, EECAS, SADC, ECOWAS, MAGHREB ..) to consider harmonising their regulatory framework for provisioning of ESIM services

Key points to consider in developing harmonised regional regulatory frameworks

Kojo Boakye – Connecting Underserved Communities Via Solar Aircraft

4 billion unconnected people on earth

Most of those are in African

Just over 20% of Africans are Connected

Connectivity Barriers: Awareness, Affordability and Accessibility

Connectivity Platforms for Different Densities

Played video of launch of Aquila Aircraft

Key attributes of Facebook’s Aquila solar aircraft

Connectivity Architecture

Spectrum for use by HAPS was accepted as Agenda Item 1.14 at WRC-19

Ongoing ITU-R Activities

S5: Efficient Spectrum Utilisation for Universal Access (3)

Fabrice James Djoumessi Dontsa – Managing Interference in Wifi Networks

Background information

Managing interference in Wi-fi networks

Perspectives on Wi-fi vs Mobile networks

Conclusion

S6: Spectrum Planning for the Future of Broadcasting

Andrew Kisaka - What does the future hold for broadcasters: C - Band evolution C-band usage

Key issues for considerations

Tanzania experience

Challenges

Way Forward

MBEGA Hilaire - Managing The Digital Dividend: Challenges For Broadcasters Migration to Digital

Digital Dividend

Mobile Digital Dividend

Monetization Digital Dividend

What Gains

S7: Digital Switchover: Current State of Play

S8: Spectrum Auctions

S9: Spectrum Management: Looking Ahead (1) Jonathan Pinifolo: On-going work in SADC Region Need for a strategy for Africa Bashir Patel: Need to build on work already done and protection of existing services. Need to build capacity towards preparatory meetings Stressed sub-regional, regional regulatory harmonisation Diana Tomimura

Prof Nwana African needs to better utilise low frequency band in 700, 800 and 900 MHz Need to look at SDGs Stephen Bello Need for Consumer choice: Rural, urban, rich, poor.

S9: Spectrum Management: Looking Ahead (2) Eddy Amana 2006 planning was not efficient, We need to re-farm & take advantage of flexible technology Mahmood Zonoozi New technologies should look in the under-utilised higher frequencies and those unanimously proposed to WRC-15 Sovereignty rights goes against harmonisation and globalisation. It is vital to stick on the WRC-15 decision on the candidate bands listed in RES 238. WRC decisions should be mandate for selection of IMT/5G bands Importance of 28 GHz for satellite access in Africa. Technology used for 60 GHz WIGIG can be efficiently reused to develop > 66 GHz 5G / IMT-2020 systems Mazar No contributions from Africa despite being in the study groups We need to ask why WiGig is not working in higher frequencies African need to be more harmonised under the umbrella of ATU Andrew Kisaka Need for coordinated effort in data collection across Africa, on level of usage Massima: No problem with sovereignty We should be more strict in fighting interference especially in the wifi bands

S9: Spectrum Management: Looking Ahead (3) Diana Tomimura: Australia has a long term plan, other countries can do the same. This increases transparency Global harmonisation lead to affordability through globally standardised equipment. Recommendation 1: Encourage regional bodies to strengthen work of studies in order to contribute

to ITU-R study groups. Recommendation 2: We should aim to work towards global harmonisation

Spectrum Utilisation We don’t use radar frequencies but don’t want to give it up to 5G

Prof. Nwana The poor do not run the global spectrum policy Use the right data and arguments to put your case We should use evidence based Why don’t we use 450Mhz band for LTE?

S9: Spectrum Management: Looking Ahead (4) Cameroonian Advisor African arguments at WRC-15 was that we are still working on digital migration. What argument will we have at WRC-19? Bashir Patel Asia we focusing on national and regional requirements, e.g. national wifi coverage Meeting is saying: Let Africa develop its own spectrum policy RECs are collecting data on the ground. CTO can assist in developing a coherent strategy. We should focus to address WRC-19 Agenda items To invite Commonwealth Regulators to support by providing inputs on ESIMs studies being carried out for Andrew Kisaka There are issues which require data but there are other issues which need studies and require finance. Here we need a

full-time body to follow up. Recommendation: We need to secure resources to set a body and carry out spectrum studies. CTO is called upon to

assist. Kojo Boakye Innovation is happening faster and faster. Policy makers and Regulators have a challenges to create environments that

encourage innovation

S9: Spectrum Management: Looking Ahead (5) Kojo Boakye Innovation is happening faster and faster. Policy makers and Regulators have a challenges to

create environments that encourage innovation Kamal Regulators need to see industry as partners who can assist them with capacity building in the

quest to keep up with innovation Stephen Bello Regulator need to start with recruiting the right personnel, and then keep them trained. We should encourage participatory regulation, with industry making inputs Kojo Boakye Its not only who you hire but who you keep Jonathan Pinifolo Need to international collaboration amongst regulators, and with input of international

organisation like CTO and ITU Recommendation: Regulators should keep the Ministers regularly briefed