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Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC)1

Country ExperienceOn

Satellite Service Regulatory Framework

ITU Satellite Symposium 2016Bali, Indonesia,

06-08 September, 2015

MD. GOLAM RAZZAQUEProject DirectorBangabandhu Satellite Launching ProjectBangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission

Outline…


Country ProfileOverview of BTRCBTRC’s Roles on Radio Communication FieldOverall Regulatory FrameworkRegulatory Framework‐Spectrum Assignment Regulatory Framework‐Satellite ServicesSatellite Orbital FilingCharacteristics of Bangabandhu SatelliteSystem Concept of Bangabandhu Satellite Future initiatives and Plans

Country Profile

Independence: 1971 Capital & Largest City: Dhaka Total Area: About 1,47,570 sq km

(56,977 mi²) Geographical Location: 24°N, 90°E Population: 168,957,745 (July 2015

est.) GDP per capita-PPP: US$ 1,314

(2015 estimate) Foreign Reserve: 29.10 USD Billion


History


Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is an independentstatutory body established under the Bangladesh Telecommunication Act, 2001. BTRCstarted functioning from January 31, 2002.

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is an independentstatutory body established under the Bangladesh Telecommunication Act, 2001. BTRCstarted functioning from January 31, 2002.

Overview of BTRC

VisionFacilitate Connecting the unconnected through quality telecommunication services at anaffordable price by introducing new technologies.Facilitate Connecting the unconnected through quality telecommunication services at anaffordable price by introducing new technologies.

Objective To encourage the orderly development of a telecommunication system ; To ensure, in keeping with the prevalent social and economic realities of Bangladesh; To ensure the efficiency of the national telecommunication system; To prevent and abolish discrimination in providing telecommunication services; To encourage the introduction of new services.

To encourage the orderly development of a telecommunication system ; To ensure, in keeping with the prevalent social and economic realities of Bangladesh; To ensure the efficiency of the national telecommunication system; To prevent and abolish discrimination in providing telecommunication services; To encourage the introduction of new services.


BTRC’s Roles in Field of Radio Communication Spectrum Management

• Implementation of National Frequency Allocation Plan for Bangladesh• Spectrum Planning• Frequency Allocation• Spectrum Pricing• Prepare Guidelines, Policies and Directives for Radio Communication• Collection of Fee, Royalty and levy for Frequency and Radio equipment• Certification for Import, manufacture and Use of Radio Equipment and

Apparatus Spectrum Monitoring

• Frequency Monitoring and Radio Interference• Punitive measures for Unauthorized Frequency Use

Co-ordination with other national/ regional/ international telecommunicationagencies

Contribution in various Regional and International Policy Making conferences Terrestrial and Satellite frequency co-ordination at bilateral/regional /international

level


Regulatory Framework- Overall

BTRCBTRC

MoPT & IT MoICT MoF Planning

Commission

MoPT & IT MoICT MoF Planning

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Telecom Services and the Organizations Associatedwith Radio Frequency

Mobile Operators : 06

BWA Operators : 03

Wireless ISP : 13

PSTN : 13

DTH : 02

Satellite TV Stations: 43

FM Radio: 29

Community Radio : 32

Maritime : 316

Amateur Radio Licensee: 221

Personal Mobile Radio (PMR) : 425

Radio Equipment Vendors : 550

VSAT : 63

Aeronautical : 55

Others (SBR, Citizen band etc) : 50


Regulatory Framework‐Spectrum AssignmentSpectrum Assignment ProceduresSpectrum Assignment Procedures

Application to BTRCApplication to BTRC

Preliminary Examinationof the application

Preliminary Examinationof the application

Recommendation FromSpectrum Management

Committee (SMC)

Recommendation FromSpectrum Management

Committee (SMC)

Approval from theCommission

Approval from theCommission

License/ FrequencyAssignment Letter is

Issued

License/ FrequencyAssignment Letter is

Issued

Applicant submits the application to BTRC by filling up theprescribed with application processing fee and necessarysupporting document.

Applicant submits the application to BTRC by filling up theprescribed with application processing fee and necessarysupporting document.

Spectrum Division examines the submitted documentsand analyses the merit of the requirementSpectrum Division examines the submitted documentsand analyses the merit of the requirement

Application is placed before the SMC (National LevelSpectrum Management Committee)SMC either rejects the application or recommends to theCommission

Application is placed before the SMC (National LevelSpectrum Management Committee)SMC either rejects the application or recommends to theCommission

SMC recommendation is placed before the CommissionCommission is the final authority to approve theassignment of the Spectrum.

SMC recommendation is placed before the CommissionCommission is the final authority to approve theassignment of the Spectrum.

Frequency Assignment Letter including specific termsand conditions is issued in favor of the ApplicantFrequency Assignment Letter including specific termsand conditions is issued in favor of the Applicant

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Satellite TVChannels

Satellite TVChannels

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VSAT(U): 46; VSAT(P): 12;VSAT(H): 5VSAT(U): 46; VSAT(P): 12;VSAT(H): 5

One organization has beengiven the permissionOne organization has beengiven the permission

National Broadcasting Policy 2014 38 Satellite TV are operating (5.85-

6.425 GHz band) including oneTerrestrial

National Broadcasting Policy 2014 38 Satellite TV are operating (5.85-

6.425 GHz band) including oneTerrestrial

The Direct to Home (DTH) servicesCustomer Premises Equipment (CPE)Directives, 2015

The Direct to Home (DTH) servicesCustomer Premises Equipment (CPE)Directives, 2015

Only emergency purposesOnly emergency purposesSatellitePhone

SatellitePhone


Satellite Orbital Filing

BTRC is the nominated Agency that represents Bangladesh to theITU and files satellite systems on behalf of Bangladesh.

Bangladesh have national filing at 102º East, 133º East, 69º East,74º East

BTRC adheres to the principles of effective and efficient use ofspace orbital resources.

We have acquired 119.1º East orbital position to launchBangabandhu Satellite -1.


Bangabandhu Satellite-1

specificationspecification

Type: Communication & Broadcasting Satellite (GEO) Transponders: Total 40 (14 C‐band, 26 Ku‐band) Primary Service Area: Bangladesh, India and SAARC Countries Secondary Service Area: Indonesia, Philippines and part of

STANs countries Orbital Slot: 119.1º East

Type: Communication & Broadcasting Satellite (GEO) Transponders: Total 40 (14 C‐band, 26 Ku‐band) Primary Service Area: Bangladesh, India and SAARC Countries Secondary Service Area: Indonesia, Philippines and part of

STANs countries Orbital Slot: 119.1º East

GroundStationsGroundStations

Primary Station: Full Facilities with TT&C, NOCC, SOCC andPower Backup at Gazipur, near Dhaka.

Secondary Station: Full Backup of Primary Station with theFacilities of TT&C, NOCC, SOCC and Power Backup atBetbunia, Rangamati, near Chittagong.

Primary Station: Full Facilities with TT&C, NOCC, SOCC andPower Backup at Gazipur, near Dhaka.

Secondary Station: Full Backup of Primary Station with theFacilities of TT&C, NOCC, SOCC and Power Backup atBetbunia, Rangamati, near Chittagong.

ServicesServices

Direct to Home television (DTH) Television program distribution VSAT (corporate networks) Trunking (e.g. Internet, telecoms); Restoration /disaster recovery and social services.

Direct to Home television (DTH) Television program distribution VSAT (corporate networks) Trunking (e.g. Internet, telecoms); Restoration /disaster recovery and social services.


Current Progress

ConstructionConstruction

PDR, SRR Completed Platform: SpaceBus B2 Lift Mass: 3500 kg Launcher: SpaceX-Falcon 9 Two Ground Station are in Progress

PDR, SRR Completed Platform: SpaceBus B2 Lift Mass: 3500 kg Launcher: SpaceX-Falcon 9 Two Ground Station are in Progress

FinancingFinancing 157 million EURO Loan Ageement with HSBC 157 million EURO Loan Ageement with HSBC

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Initiatives and Plans

– Planning for second and third satellite.– Establish a Satellite operating company– Improve satellite management capability– Promote the use of satellite service in the national program:

• The Disaster and Emergency Relief System• Aeronautical & Maritime Communication• Security: Military, Police and Diplomatic Mission

– Encourage the private sector to invest in providing servicesvia satellite to the highland area:

- Satellite Internet Broadband- Satellite HDTV

Currently there is no specific guideline for satelliteoriented services in Bangladesh

• These services are regulated by the common/ existingfrequency usage policy of the country.

Satellite service related special instructions areassociated with ‘Terms and Conditions for frequencyUsage’ while given permission to a new service

• Formulation of ‘Landing Rights Policy’ and ‘Instructionsfor Using Satellite Downlink Frequency’ are in progress

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Conclusion

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