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ITU Finalizes Report on Preparatory Studies for the 2023 World

Radiocommunication Conference

and accessible, especially to the 2.7 billion • The modernization of the Global Maritime
people around the world who remain Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
offline." The CPM Report represents a major • Regulatory framework for the use
step in the preparations for WRC-23 which of earth stations in motion on board
will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates aircraft and ships for communication
from 20 November to 15 December 2023. with geostationary orbit (GSO) and non-
Among the key issues highlighted during geostationary (NGSO) satellites.
ITU Member States have approved a major the two-week meeting include: • The future of the ultra-high frequency
report on the technical, operational, and • Identification of additional frequency (UHF) broadcasting band which has
regulatory materials for the preparation of bands for the continued development of implications for television broadcast,
the World Radiocommunication Conference International Mobile Telecommunications program-making and special events, as
2023 (WRC-23). The report summarizes (IMT), including the use of high-altitude well as public protection and disaster
and analyses the results of extensive platform stations as IMT base stations relief.
technical studies conducted by members for the universal deployment of wireless Over 1,900 participants from 125 ITU
of the ITU Radiocommunication Sector, as networks. Member States attended CPM23-2. Also
well as possible solutions to satisfy WRC- • Improvements to the international in attendance were representatives from
23 agenda items. The report was approved regulatory framework for geostationary ITU Radiocommunication Sector Members
at the conclusion of the 2nd session orbit (GSO) and non-geostationary as well as delegates from various United
of the Conference Preparatory Meeting (NGSO) satellites while promoting Nations agencies and international
(CPM23-2) held from 27 March to 6 April equitable access for all countries. organizations. “The discussions and
2023 in Geneva Switzerland. “The global • Use of satellite technologies for consensus achieved during CPM23-
management of radio frequency spectrum broadband services to improve 2 will pave the way to a successful
and associated satellite orbits is at the connectivity, particularly in remote areas. world radiocommunication conference,"
heart of ITU's strategic goals to achieve • New spectrum to enhance said Mario Maniewicz, Director of the
universal connectivity and sustainable radiocommunications in the aeronautical ITU Radiocommunication Bureau.
digital transformation," said ITU Secretary- mobile service, including by satellite, “The outcomes of WRC-23 will have a
General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. “With and to facilitate the use of the Space tremendous impact on the development of
the uptake of innovative digital services Research and Earth exploration-satellite innovative, futuristic radiocommunication
accelerating worldwide, it is critical that we services for climate monitoring, weather services that enable secure, faster, and
ensure they are secure, reliable, affordable prediction and other scientific missions. seamless global communications for all."

JCRA Officially Recommends Ofcom Award 5G Spectrum to JT and Sure

Letters recommending the allocation of by the JCRA it recommended that each number of 5G equipped base stations;
5G-suitable spectrum to JT Jersey and Sure operator be allocated 2×10MHz of 700MHz and demonstrable evidence presented
Jersey have been sent to Ofcom, the Jersey spectrum, as well as a contiguous 40MHz that spectrum already awarded is being
Competition and Regulatory Authority block in the 3.4GHz-3.8GHz band. Notably, efficiently used. With regards to the JCRA’s
(JCRA) has confirmed. With the Bailiwick’s frequencies in the latter band are expected specific frequency recommendations,
telecoms watchdog having earlier this year to be increased incrementally over the meanwhile, it has suggested that JT be
accepted applications from JT and Sure for duration of the license to eventually reach allocated the following spectrum blocks:
‘Full Service’ 5G spectrum packages, it has 100MHz, subject to a number of factors, 713MHz-723MHz/768MHz-778MHz and
now contacted British telecoms regulator including: effective defragmentation of 3.52GHz-3.56GHz. For Sure, meanwhile,
Ofcom – which is responsible for managing spectrum in the 3.4GHz-3.8GHz range; the recommendation is that the operator
Jersery’s radio spectrum – with detailed a 5G service launch within a defined is awarded the following spectrum blocks:
recommendations regarding the awarding period of Ofcom awarding a spectrum 723MHz-733MHz/778MHz-788MHz and
of frequencies. In the letters sent to Ofcom license and rollout of a minimum stated 3.67GHz-3.71GHz.

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