Deployment of Advanced Wireless Networking

Deployment of Advanced Deployment of Advanced Wireless Networking Wireless Networking

Deployment of Advanced Deployment of Advanced Wireless Networking Wireless Networking

Bill LaneBill Lane

Chief TechnologistChief Technologist

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Wireless Telecommunications Bureau

Federal Communications CommissionFederal Communications Commission

Bill LaneBill Lane

Chief TechnologistChief Technologist

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Wireless Telecommunications Bureau

Federal Communications CommissionFederal Communications Commission

White Hats & Kickers Are Back!White Hats & Kickers Are Back!White Hats & Kickers Are Back!White Hats & Kickers Are Back!

Source: Newsweek

Today’s PlanToday’s PlanToday’s PlanToday’s Plan

Your Federal CommunicationsYour Federal Communications Commission (FCC)!Commission (FCC)!

The Convergence IssueThe Convergence Issue- Why all this is important to you!- Why all this is important to you!

The Search for 3G SpectrumThe Search for 3G Spectrum

Your Federal CommunicationsYour Federal Communications Commission (FCC)!Commission (FCC)!

The Convergence IssueThe Convergence Issue- Why all this is important to you!- Why all this is important to you!

The Search for 3G SpectrumThe Search for 3G Spectrum

The FCCThe FCCThe FCCThe FCC Established by the Communications Act of 1934Established by the Communications Act of 1934 Independent agency of U.S. governmentIndependent agency of U.S. government Responsible to CongressResponsible to Congress

Charged with establishing policy to govern interstate and Charged with establishing policy to govern interstate and international communications by television, radio, wire,international communications by television, radio, wire, satellite, and cablesatellite, and cable

Note: Government use is handled by the National Telecommunications Note: Government use is handled by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Dept. of Commerceand Information Administration (NTIA), Dept. of Commerce

Headed by five Commissioners, each appointed by theHeaded by five Commissioners, each appointed by the President, with one designated as ChairmanPresident, with one designated as Chairman

Chairman Michael Powell (R)Chairman Michael Powell (R)Commissioner Susan Ness (D)Commissioner Susan Ness (D)Commissioner Gloria Tristani (D)Commissioner Gloria Tristani (D)Commissioner Harold Furchtgott-Roth (R)Commissioner Harold Furchtgott-Roth (R)

Established by the Communications Act of 1934Established by the Communications Act of 1934 Independent agency of U.S. governmentIndependent agency of U.S. government Responsible to CongressResponsible to Congress

Charged with establishing policy to govern interstate and Charged with establishing policy to govern interstate and international communications by television, radio, wire,international communications by television, radio, wire, satellite, and cablesatellite, and cable

Note: Government use is handled by the National Telecommunications Note: Government use is handled by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Dept. of Commerceand Information Administration (NTIA), Dept. of Commerce

Headed by five Commissioners, each appointed by theHeaded by five Commissioners, each appointed by the President, with one designated as ChairmanPresident, with one designated as Chairman

Chairman Michael Powell (R)Chairman Michael Powell (R)Commissioner Susan Ness (D)Commissioner Susan Ness (D)Commissioner Gloria Tristani (D)Commissioner Gloria Tristani (D)Commissioner Harold Furchtgott-Roth (R)Commissioner Harold Furchtgott-Roth (R)

The FCCThe FCCThe FCCThe FCC

Seven Bureau’s Seven Bureau’s Seven Bureau’s Seven Bureau’s

WTB

Cable Services BureauCable Services BureauCommon Carrier BureauCommon Carrier BureauConsumer Information BureauConsumer Information BureauEnforcement BureauEnforcement BureauInternational BureauInternational BureauMass Media BureauMass Media BureauWireless Telecommunications BureauWireless Telecommunications Bureau

Cable Services BureauCable Services BureauCommon Carrier BureauCommon Carrier BureauConsumer Information BureauConsumer Information BureauEnforcement BureauEnforcement BureauInternational BureauInternational BureauMass Media BureauMass Media BureauWireless Telecommunications BureauWireless Telecommunications Bureau

Ten Office’s Ten Office’s Ten Office’s Ten Office’s

Administrative Law JudgesAdministrative Law Judges Commmunications Business OpportunitiesCommmunications Business OpportunitiesEngineering and TechnologyEngineering and Technology General CounselGeneral CounselInspector GeneralInspector General Legislative and Intergovernmental AffairsLegislative and Intergovernmental AffairsManaging DirectorManaging Director Media RelationsMedia RelationsPlans and PolicyPlans and Policy Workplace DiversityWorkplace Diversity

Administrative Law JudgesAdministrative Law Judges Commmunications Business OpportunitiesCommmunications Business OpportunitiesEngineering and TechnologyEngineering and Technology General CounselGeneral CounselInspector GeneralInspector General Legislative and Intergovernmental AffairsLegislative and Intergovernmental AffairsManaging DirectorManaging Director Media RelationsMedia RelationsPlans and PolicyPlans and Policy Workplace DiversityWorkplace Diversity

Wireless Telecommunications BureauWireless Telecommunications BureauWireless Telecommunications BureauWireless Telecommunications Bureau

Responsible for all FCC domestic wireless telecommunications Responsible for all FCC domestic wireless telecommunications programs & policies except satellite communications programs & policies except satellite communications or broadcasting.or broadcasting.

Provide information, licensing, rulemaking, data storage for: Provide information, licensing, rulemaking, data storage for: Cellular telephonesCellular telephones Paging servicesPaging services Personal communications servicesPersonal communications services Public safetyPublic safety Commercial wireless servicesCommercial wireless services Private wireless servicesPrivate wireless services Auction spectrumAuction spectrum

Responsible for all FCC domestic wireless telecommunications Responsible for all FCC domestic wireless telecommunications programs & policies except satellite communications programs & policies except satellite communications or broadcasting.or broadcasting.

Provide information, licensing, rulemaking, data storage for: Provide information, licensing, rulemaking, data storage for: Cellular telephonesCellular telephones Paging servicesPaging services Personal communications servicesPersonal communications services Public safetyPublic safety Commercial wireless servicesCommercial wireless services Private wireless servicesPrivate wireless services Auction spectrumAuction spectrum

The ProcessThe ProcessThe ProcessThe Process

Notice of Inquiry (NOI):Notice of Inquiry (NOI): Gather information, generate ideas Gather information, generate ideasNotice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM):Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM): Propose rule Propose rule changes and seek public commentchanges and seek public commentFurther Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM):Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM): seek further public comment on specific issuesseek further public comment on specific issuesReport and Order (R&O): Report and Order (R&O): issue new rules, amend existing issue new rules, amend existing rules, make decisions not to do so; entered in Federal rules, make decisions not to do so; entered in Federal RegisterRegisterPetition for Reconsideration: Petition for Reconsideration: Dissatisfied with issue Dissatisfied with issue resolution, within 30 days file for reconsiderationresolution, within 30 days file for reconsiderationMemorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O): Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O): response to response to petition for reconsiderationpetition for reconsideration

Notice of Inquiry (NOI):Notice of Inquiry (NOI): Gather information, generate ideas Gather information, generate ideasNotice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM):Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM): Propose rule Propose rule changes and seek public commentchanges and seek public commentFurther Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM):Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM): seek further public comment on specific issuesseek further public comment on specific issuesReport and Order (R&O): Report and Order (R&O): issue new rules, amend existing issue new rules, amend existing rules, make decisions not to do so; entered in Federal rules, make decisions not to do so; entered in Federal RegisterRegisterPetition for Reconsideration: Petition for Reconsideration: Dissatisfied with issue Dissatisfied with issue resolution, within 30 days file for reconsiderationresolution, within 30 days file for reconsiderationMemorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O): Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O): response to response to petition for reconsiderationpetition for reconsideration

Application ServicesApplication ServicesApplication ServicesApplication Services

Network AccessNetwork AccessNetwork AccessNetwork AccessThe Infrastructure DilemmaThe Infrastructure DilemmaThe Infrastructure DilemmaThe Infrastructure Dilemma

Desktop computer

Source: Moyer and Umar, “The Impact of Network Convergence on Telecommunications Software”, IEEE Communications Magazine, January 2001

The EnvironmentThe EnvironmentThe EnvironmentThe Environment

Source: Drew and Dillinger, “Evolution Toward Reconfigurable UserEquipment”, IEEE Communications Magazine, February 2001

The Convergence Issue!The Convergence Issue!The Convergence Issue!The Convergence Issue!

WAPWAPWAPWAP

JavaJavaJavaJava

CDMACDMACDMACDMA

GSMGSMGSMGSM

C#C#C#C#

XMLXMLXMLXML

WindowsCEWindowsCEWindowsCEWindowsCE

SmartphoneSmartphoneSmartphoneSmartphone

BWABWABWABWA

PalmOSPalmOSPalmOSPalmOS

GigabitGigabitEthernetEthernetGigabitGigabitEthernetEthernet

PDAPDAPDAPDA

WiLANWiLANWiLANWiLAN

BluetoothBluetoothBluetoothBluetooth

3G3G3G3G

CableCableCableCable

Estimated Wireline and Wireless Subscribers Worldwide

Estimated Wireline and Wireless Subscribers Worldwide

Ratio of wireline Ratio of wireline to wireless users to wireless users will drop rapidly will drop rapidly to unity by 2010to unity by 2010

Strong growth Strong growth assumes assumes accommodation accommodation of multiple of multiple standardsstandards

Ratio of wireline Ratio of wireline to wireless users to wireless users will drop rapidly will drop rapidly to unity by 2010to unity by 2010

Strong growth Strong growth assumes assumes accommodation accommodation of multiple of multiple standardsstandards

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Source: Lucent Technologies

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Source: Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette

Mobile Telephone Operatorswith Coverage in a BTA

7 Operators6 Operators5 Operators4 Operators3 Operators2 Operators

Mobile telephone operators included in analysis are cellular, broadband PCS, and Nextel Communications.

MTAs and BTAs are based on Material Copyright (c) 1992 Rand McNally & Company.Rights granted pursuant to a license from Rand McNally & Company through anarrangement with the Personal Communications Industry Association. There are 51MTAs and 493 BTAs.

Source: Federal Communications Commission estimatesbased on publicly available information.

Estimated Mobile Telephony Service Deployment: Number ofOperators in Each BTA with Some Level of Coverage

CompetitionCompetitionMarkets with > 2 Mobile Telephone ProvidersMarkets with > 2 Mobile Telephone Providers

CompetitionCompetitionMarkets with > 2 Mobile Telephone ProvidersMarkets with > 2 Mobile Telephone Providers

November 1999

Source: FCC 2000 Competition Report

Avoiding Spectrum DroughtAvoiding Spectrum DroughtAvoiding Spectrum DroughtAvoiding Spectrum Drought

Extend the SpectrumExtend the Spectrum Examples: 90 GHz, Ultra-WidebandExamples: 90 GHz, Ultra-Wideband

Extend the SpectrumExtend the Spectrum Examples: 90 GHz, Ultra-WidebandExamples: 90 GHz, Ultra-Wideband

Reallocation of ServicesReallocation of Services Relocation such as televisionRelocation such as television

Reallocation of ServicesReallocation of Services Relocation such as televisionRelocation such as television

Spectral EfficiencySpectral Efficiency Software Defined RadioSoftware Defined Radio

Spectral EfficiencySpectral Efficiency Software Defined RadioSoftware Defined Radio

Spectrum SharingSpectrum Sharing Secondary MarketsSecondary Markets

Spectrum SharingSpectrum Sharing Secondary MarketsSecondary Markets

Managing the airways means different things to different people !Managing the airways means different things to different people !Managing the airways means different things to different people !Managing the airways means different things to different people !

There Are Tougher Jobs Than FindingFinding Spectrum ...There Are Tougher Jobs Than FindingFinding Spectrum ...

Source: U.S. News

Core U.S. Goals Core U.S. Goals of Spectrum Managementof Spectrum Management

Maximize efficient use of radio spectrumMaximize efficient use of radio spectrum Promote competitionPromote competition Expand accessExpand access Protect and promote the public interestProtect and promote the public interest Ensure ability of operators to adapt to new Ensure ability of operators to adapt to new

technologies, new services and new technologies, new services and new market needsmarket needs

Maximize efficient use of radio spectrumMaximize efficient use of radio spectrum Promote competitionPromote competition Expand accessExpand access Protect and promote the public interestProtect and promote the public interest Ensure ability of operators to adapt to new Ensure ability of operators to adapt to new

technologies, new services and new technologies, new services and new market needsmarket needs

Source: FCC Principles for Reallocation of Spectrum to Encourage the Development of Telecommunications Technologies for the New Millenium, 18 NOV 99

Goal ImplementationGoal ImplementationGoal ImplementationGoal ImplementationIn the U.S., these core goals are achieved by:In the U.S., these core goals are achieved by: Allowing for flexible spectrum usesAllowing for flexible spectrum uses Enabling multiple competing technologiesEnabling multiple competing technologies Minimizing the number of rulesMinimizing the number of rules

– to eliminate harmful interferenceto eliminate harmful interference– to promote competitionto promote competition

Using auctions to assign licensesUsing auctions to assign licenses– Communications Act of 1934Communications Act of 1934– Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993– Telecommunications Act of 1996Telecommunications Act of 1996– Balanced Budget Act of 1997Balanced Budget Act of 1997– Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization ActStrom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act

for Fiscal Year 1999for Fiscal Year 1999

In the U.S., these core goals are achieved by:In the U.S., these core goals are achieved by: Allowing for flexible spectrum usesAllowing for flexible spectrum uses Enabling multiple competing technologiesEnabling multiple competing technologies Minimizing the number of rulesMinimizing the number of rules

– to eliminate harmful interferenceto eliminate harmful interference– to promote competitionto promote competition

Using auctions to assign licensesUsing auctions to assign licenses– Communications Act of 1934Communications Act of 1934– Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993– Telecommunications Act of 1996Telecommunications Act of 1996– Balanced Budget Act of 1997Balanced Budget Act of 1997– Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization ActStrom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act

for Fiscal Year 1999for Fiscal Year 1999

Policy Implications - FlexibilityPolicy Implications - FlexibilityPolicy Implications - FlexibilityPolicy Implications - Flexibility

Allowing flexibility in spectrum usage means Allowing flexibility in spectrum usage means that:that:

License uses should not be restricted License uses should not be restricted except to prevent interference except to prevent interference

(e.g., authorize fixed as well as mobile, (e.g., authorize fixed as well as mobile, data as well as voice)data as well as voice)

Operators should be allowed to evolve to Operators should be allowed to evolve to more advanced servicesmore advanced services

Allowing flexibility in spectrum usage means Allowing flexibility in spectrum usage means that:that:

License uses should not be restricted License uses should not be restricted except to prevent interference except to prevent interference

(e.g., authorize fixed as well as mobile, (e.g., authorize fixed as well as mobile, data as well as voice)data as well as voice)

Operators should be allowed to evolve to Operators should be allowed to evolve to more advanced servicesmore advanced services

Policy Implications - Technology NeutralityPolicy Implications - Technology NeutralityPolicy Implications - Technology NeutralityPolicy Implications - Technology Neutrality

Technology Neutrality means that:Technology Neutrality means that: Multiple & competing technologies are allowed Multiple & competing technologies are allowed

and encouragedand encouraged Industry takes the lead in achieving Industry takes the lead in achieving

interoperability/harmonization/standardizationinteroperability/harmonization/standardization Innovation is encouraged and led by industryInnovation is encouraged and led by industry

Technology Neutrality means that:Technology Neutrality means that: Multiple & competing technologies are allowed Multiple & competing technologies are allowed

and encouragedand encouraged Industry takes the lead in achieving Industry takes the lead in achieving

interoperability/harmonization/standardizationinteroperability/harmonization/standardization Innovation is encouraged and led by industryInnovation is encouraged and led by industry

US Allows 2G Licensees To Evolve US Allows 2G Licensees To Evolve Into 3G ProvidersInto 3G Providers

US Allows 2G Licensees To Evolve US Allows 2G Licensees To Evolve Into 3G ProvidersInto 3G Providers

Incumbent services, such as cellular, Incumbent services, such as cellular, PCS and ESMR, have regulatory PCS and ESMR, have regulatory flexibility to evolve to advanced flexibility to evolve to advanced services, such as IMT-2000 services, such as IMT-2000

However, merely granting regulatory However, merely granting regulatory flexibility to allow incumbents to deploy flexibility to allow incumbents to deploy advanced services may not be sufficient advanced services may not be sufficient to respond to anticipated demandto respond to anticipated demand

Incumbent services, such as cellular, Incumbent services, such as cellular, PCS and ESMR, have regulatory PCS and ESMR, have regulatory flexibility to evolve to advanced flexibility to evolve to advanced services, such as IMT-2000 services, such as IMT-2000

However, merely granting regulatory However, merely granting regulatory flexibility to allow incumbents to deploy flexibility to allow incumbents to deploy advanced services may not be sufficient advanced services may not be sufficient to respond to anticipated demandto respond to anticipated demand

3G Cellular

Why 3G?Why 3G?Why 3G?Why 3G?

Source: Bolcskei, Paulraj, Hari, and Nabar, “Fixed Broadband Wireless Access:State of the Art, Challenges, and Future Directions”, IEEE Communications Magazine, January 2001

United States Considering New United States Considering New Allocations for Advanced ServicesAllocations for Advanced Services

United States Considering New United States Considering New Allocations for Advanced ServicesAllocations for Advanced Services

In December 2000 NPRM FCC In December 2000 NPRM FCC proposed allocating:proposed allocating:– 2110-2150 MHz 2110-2150 MHz – 2160-2165 MHz2160-2165 MHz– 1710-1755 MHz1710-1755 MHz– Auction by 2002Auction by 2002

Currently studying:Currently studying:– 1755-1850 MHz (Current DoD spectrum)1755-1850 MHz (Current DoD spectrum)– 2500-26902500-2690 MHz (Current MDS/ITFS)MHz (Current MDS/ITFS)

In December 2000 NPRM FCC In December 2000 NPRM FCC proposed allocating:proposed allocating:– 2110-2150 MHz 2110-2150 MHz – 2160-2165 MHz2160-2165 MHz– 1710-1755 MHz1710-1755 MHz– Auction by 2002Auction by 2002

Currently studying:Currently studying:– 1755-1850 MHz (Current DoD spectrum)1755-1850 MHz (Current DoD spectrum)– 2500-26902500-2690 MHz (Current MDS/ITFS)MHz (Current MDS/ITFS)

Can We Get There From Can We Get There From Here?Here?Can We Get There From Can We Get There From Here?Here?

Source: Newsweek

Three U.S. Goals for WRC-2000Three U.S. Goals for WRC-2000Three U.S. Goals for WRC-2000Three U.S. Goals for WRC-2000

Identify more than one band pair for IMT-2000 Identify more than one band pair for IMT-2000 use.use. – Different countries have different needs for mobile spectrum. Different countries have different needs for mobile spectrum.

Allow nations to choose among bands that are Allow nations to choose among bands that are equally appropriate for IMT-2000 use.equally appropriate for IMT-2000 use.– Mandatory harmonization stifles competition and Mandatory harmonization stifles competition and

technological development.technological development.

Adopt a technologically-neutral band Adopt a technologically-neutral band allocation.allocation.– Industry decisions should rest on sound engineering, not on Industry decisions should rest on sound engineering, not on

arbitrary government decisions.arbitrary government decisions.

Identify more than one band pair for IMT-2000 Identify more than one band pair for IMT-2000 use.use. – Different countries have different needs for mobile spectrum. Different countries have different needs for mobile spectrum.

Allow nations to choose among bands that are Allow nations to choose among bands that are equally appropriate for IMT-2000 use.equally appropriate for IMT-2000 use.– Mandatory harmonization stifles competition and Mandatory harmonization stifles competition and

technological development.technological development.

Adopt a technologically-neutral band Adopt a technologically-neutral band allocation.allocation.– Industry decisions should rest on sound engineering, not on Industry decisions should rest on sound engineering, not on

arbitrary government decisions.arbitrary government decisions.

Results of WRC-2000Results of WRC-2000Results of WRC-2000Results of WRC-2000

WRC-2000 adopted an equitable, WRC-2000 adopted an equitable, multi-band, technologically neutral multi-band, technologically neutral approach for IMT-2000.approach for IMT-2000.

Bands Identified for IMT-2000: Bands Identified for IMT-2000: – 806-960 MHz 806-960 MHz (WRC-00, FN S5.XXX )(WRC-00, FN S5.XXX )

– 1885-2025 MHz and 2110-2200 MHz 1885-2025 MHz and 2110-2200 MHz (WARC-92, FN S5.388)(WARC-92, FN S5.388)

– 1710-1885 MHz1710-1885 MHz and and 2500-2690 MHz2500-2690 MHz (WRC-00, FN S5.AAA(WRC-00, FN S5.AAA

WRC-2000 adopted an equitable, WRC-2000 adopted an equitable, multi-band, technologically neutral multi-band, technologically neutral approach for IMT-2000.approach for IMT-2000.

Bands Identified for IMT-2000: Bands Identified for IMT-2000: – 806-960 MHz 806-960 MHz (WRC-00, FN S5.XXX )(WRC-00, FN S5.XXX )

– 1885-2025 MHz and 2110-2200 MHz 1885-2025 MHz and 2110-2200 MHz (WARC-92, FN S5.388)(WARC-92, FN S5.388)

– 1710-1885 MHz1710-1885 MHz and and 2500-2690 MHz2500-2690 MHz (WRC-00, FN S5.AAA(WRC-00, FN S5.AAA

New IMT-2000 Bands Promote New IMT-2000 Bands Promote Harmony, But Permit DiversityHarmony, But Permit DiversityNew IMT-2000 Bands Promote New IMT-2000 Bands Promote Harmony, But Permit DiversityHarmony, But Permit Diversity

Spectrum Identified by ITU for IMT-2000 Near 2 GHz

175 90140

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1755-1850 MHz in the U.S.1755-1850 MHz in the U.S.1755-1850 MHz in the U.S.1755-1850 MHz in the U.S.

DoD telecommand, telemetry and DoD telecommand, telemetry and control of military satellitescontrol of military satellites

Military tactical radio-relayMilitary tactical radio-relayGovernment fixed microwaveGovernment fixed microwaveMilitary instrumented rangesMilitary instrumented rangesNaval ship-ship, ship-shore digital Naval ship-ship, ship-shore digital

wide-band voice and data linkswide-band voice and data links

DoD telecommand, telemetry and DoD telecommand, telemetry and control of military satellitescontrol of military satellites

Military tactical radio-relayMilitary tactical radio-relayGovernment fixed microwaveGovernment fixed microwaveMilitary instrumented rangesMilitary instrumented rangesNaval ship-ship, ship-shore digital Naval ship-ship, ship-shore digital

wide-band voice and data linkswide-band voice and data links

MDS - The FutureMDS - The FutureMDS - The FutureMDS - The Future

Broadband wirelessBroadband wirelessservices are expectedservices are expectedto experience drasticto experience drasticincreases in subscribersincreases in subscribers

Broadband wirelessBroadband wirelessservices are expectedservices are expectedto experience drasticto experience drasticincreases in subscribersincreases in subscribers

2500-2690 MHz in the U.S.2500-2690 MHz in the U.S.2500-2690 MHz in the U.S.2500-2690 MHz in the U.S.

High-speed fixed wirelessHigh-speed fixed wireless– Multichannel Multipoint Distribution System Multichannel Multipoint Distribution System

(MDS)(MDS)– Instructional Fixed Television Service (ITFS)Instructional Fixed Television Service (ITFS)

Former one-way multi-channel video Former one-way multi-channel video programming providers prepare to programming providers prepare to launch two-way wireless broadband launch two-way wireless broadband servicesservices

High-speed fixed wirelessHigh-speed fixed wireless– Multichannel Multipoint Distribution System Multichannel Multipoint Distribution System

(MDS)(MDS)– Instructional Fixed Television Service (ITFS)Instructional Fixed Television Service (ITFS)

Former one-way multi-channel video Former one-way multi-channel video programming providers prepare to programming providers prepare to launch two-way wireless broadband launch two-way wireless broadband servicesservices

FCC Auctions: #6FCC Auctions: #6 (MDS, MMDS, ITFS Service)(MDS, MMDS, ITFS Service)

FCC Auctions: #6FCC Auctions: #6 (MDS, MMDS, ITFS Service)(MDS, MMDS, ITFS Service)

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Congressional Federal Register ReferencesITFS 47 C.F.R.., Part 74MDS 47 C.F.R.., Part 21

Channel 2A: 2156-2160 MHz

2160-2162 MHz reallocated to emerging technologies on a primary basis except for licenses operating on Channel 2, or successful applicants who filed prior to January 16, 1992See ET Docket 92-9 FCC 93-351

MDS (Multipoint Distribution Service)MMDS (Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service)ITFS (Instructional Television Fixed Service)

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Udated 02/13/01

Next Steps for AdditionalNext Steps for Additional 3G Allocations 3G Allocations

Next Steps for AdditionalNext Steps for Additional 3G Allocations 3G Allocations

FCC NPRM on Additional 3G FCC NPRM on Additional 3G Spectrum issued December 2000Spectrum issued December 2000

FCC and NTIA Final Sharing Reports FCC and NTIA Final Sharing Reports due by March 2001due by March 2001

FCC Report and Order on Additional FCC Report and Order on Additional 3G Spectrum by 3rd Quarter 20013G Spectrum by 3rd Quarter 2001

FCC Auction of Additional 3G FCC Auction of Additional 3G Spectrum by 3rd Quarter 2002Spectrum by 3rd Quarter 2002

FCC NPRM on Additional 3G FCC NPRM on Additional 3G Spectrum issued December 2000Spectrum issued December 2000

FCC and NTIA Final Sharing Reports FCC and NTIA Final Sharing Reports due by March 2001due by March 2001

FCC Report and Order on Additional FCC Report and Order on Additional 3G Spectrum by 3rd Quarter 20013G Spectrum by 3rd Quarter 2001

FCC Auction of Additional 3G FCC Auction of Additional 3G Spectrum by 3rd Quarter 2002Spectrum by 3rd Quarter 2002

Next Steps for Additional Next Steps for Additional 3G Allocations3G Allocations

Next Steps for Additional Next Steps for Additional 3G Allocations3G Allocations

Major IssuesMajor Issues– Existing U.S. uses Existing U.S. uses

(Government and Commercial)(Government and Commercial)– Sharing and relocation issuesSharing and relocation issues– International developmentsInternational developments

Major IssuesMajor Issues– Existing U.S. uses Existing U.S. uses

(Government and Commercial)(Government and Commercial)– Sharing and relocation issuesSharing and relocation issues– International developmentsInternational developments

PCS C and F Block Auction PCS C and F Block Auction (Completed January 2001)(Completed January 2001)

PCS C and F Block Auction PCS C and F Block Auction (Completed January 2001)(Completed January 2001)

Re-auction of reclaimed C and F block Re-auction of reclaimed C and F block licenseslicenses

Spectrum configured into 10 MHz blocksSpectrum configured into 10 MHz blocks Appropriate for IMT-2000Appropriate for IMT-2000 Licenses covering major U.S. markets Licenses covering major U.S. markets

exceeding 160 Million POP’sexceeding 160 Million POP’s $17 B net bids $17 B net bids

Re-auction of reclaimed C and F block Re-auction of reclaimed C and F block licenseslicenses

Spectrum configured into 10 MHz blocksSpectrum configured into 10 MHz blocks Appropriate for IMT-2000Appropriate for IMT-2000 Licenses covering major U.S. markets Licenses covering major U.S. markets

exceeding 160 Million POP’sexceeding 160 Million POP’s $17 B net bids $17 B net bids

700 MHz Band700 MHz Band700 MHz Band700 MHz Band

Auction of licenses in the 747-762 and Auction of licenses in the 747-762 and 777-792 MHz band scheduled for 777-792 MHz band scheduled for September 2001September 2001

Bands slated for auction can be used to Bands slated for auction can be used to provide a wide range of advanced provide a wide range of advanced wireless services, including IMT-2000wireless services, including IMT-2000

Relocation of existing users and Relocation of existing users and protection of public safety important protection of public safety important issues for these bandsissues for these bands

Auction of licenses in the 747-762 and Auction of licenses in the 747-762 and 777-792 MHz band scheduled for 777-792 MHz band scheduled for September 2001September 2001

Bands slated for auction can be used to Bands slated for auction can be used to provide a wide range of advanced provide a wide range of advanced wireless services, including IMT-2000wireless services, including IMT-2000

Relocation of existing users and Relocation of existing users and protection of public safety important protection of public safety important issues for these bandsissues for these bands

3G Additional Steps3G Additional Steps3G Additional Steps3G Additional Steps

In November 2000, FCC issued NPRM on In November 2000, FCC issued NPRM on promoting secondary markets in spectrum promoting secondary markets in spectrum

(Report and Order expected in 2001)(Report and Order expected in 2001) In December 2000, FCC issued NPRM on In December 2000, FCC issued NPRM on

CMRS Spectrum Cap CMRS Spectrum Cap

(Report and Order expected in 2001)(Report and Order expected in 2001) In December 2000, FCC issued NPRM on In December 2000, FCC issued NPRM on

software defined radiosoftware defined radio

In November 2000, FCC issued NPRM on In November 2000, FCC issued NPRM on promoting secondary markets in spectrum promoting secondary markets in spectrum

(Report and Order expected in 2001)(Report and Order expected in 2001) In December 2000, FCC issued NPRM on In December 2000, FCC issued NPRM on

CMRS Spectrum Cap CMRS Spectrum Cap

(Report and Order expected in 2001)(Report and Order expected in 2001) In December 2000, FCC issued NPRM on In December 2000, FCC issued NPRM on

software defined radiosoftware defined radio

ConclusionConclusionConclusionConclusion

FCC is sensitive to the issues at hand!FCC is sensitive to the issues at hand! Following an equitable, regionally Following an equitable, regionally

coherent and technologically neutral coherent and technologically neutral approach for IMT-2000:approach for IMT-2000:– Maximizes efficient use of radio spectrumMaximizes efficient use of radio spectrum– Promotes competition among usersPromotes competition among users– Allows industry to implement new Allows industry to implement new

technologies and new servicestechnologies and new services

FCC is sensitive to the issues at hand!FCC is sensitive to the issues at hand! Following an equitable, regionally Following an equitable, regionally

coherent and technologically neutral coherent and technologically neutral approach for IMT-2000:approach for IMT-2000:– Maximizes efficient use of radio spectrumMaximizes efficient use of radio spectrum– Promotes competition among usersPromotes competition among users– Allows industry to implement new Allows industry to implement new

technologies and new servicestechnologies and new services

I May Not Be Able to Answer I May Not Be Able to Answer All of Your Questions, but …All of Your Questions, but …I May Not Be Able to Answer I May Not Be Able to Answer All of Your Questions, but …All of Your Questions, but …

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Bill LaneBill LaneWTB, FCCWTB, FCCPhone: 202-418-0676Phone: 202-418-0676Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Bill LaneBill LaneWTB, FCCWTB, FCCPhone: 202-418-0676Phone: 202-418-0676Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]