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Announcing an International Conference to be held in London on 28th - 31st May
1996
STRATEGIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT & FREQUENCY ALLOCATION
IN A GLOBAL MARKETPLACE
An IIR GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES IN TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY Event
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An up-to-the-minute examination of the potential impact on your business of:
. Resolutions passed at WRC '95
. Regulatory initiatives from around the world
. Converging and competing wireless, cordless, cellular and satellite
technologies
. Recent trends in spectrum pricing and licensing
. The economics of spectrum management and allocation
. The potential for the global harmonisation of spectrum management and
frequency allocation
Including 41 Speakers from 18 countries
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CONFERENCE THEME & FORMAT
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Against a background of increasing globalisation and the further development of
competition, liberalisation and privatisation in the telecommunications
industry, IIR presents the first global symposium on Strategies For The
Development Of Spectrum Management & Frequency Allocation In A Global
Marketplace.
Nowhere is the speed of development greater than in the area of wireless
communications, and nowhere are the underlying technical, regulatory and
political issues more complex.
The radio spectrum now represents the scarcest and most vital resource in
international communications. As the world's fixed, cellular, broadcast and
satellite communications networks spread to provide global coverage and new
competitors enter the marketplace to challenge the incumbent operators the
pressure on the radio spectrum licensing authorities has grown to fever pitch.
To meet existing and future demand there is a clear need to promote the use of
newer and more spectrum efficient technologies and to move towards global
harmonisation in the allocation of spectrum to the wide variety of applications
which require its use. How on earth can this be achieved?
This event has been created specifically to address these critical issues, and
to provide you with the opportunity to delve into the real impact on your own
business development of the latest developments in radio technology and the
regulatory initiatives - both national and international - which will allow
these technologies to be used and exploited profitably.
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The conference will take place at the London Marriott on May 28th - 31st 1996.
The first day's technical briefing - Optimising Spectrum Efficiency & Technology
Choice - focuses on the cellular and wireless technologies which underpin the
development and roll out of radio based trunk, fixed radio access and mobile
cellular and wireless systems.
The second & third days - Global Spectrum Management & Frequency Allocation -
will concentrate on exploring and discussing the latest regulatory initiatives
from around the world, and includes a particular focus on the emerging LEO and
MEO global mobile satellite systems. Opening with a review of the outcomes and
implications of WRC '95, other key areas to be discussed include an examination
of the ways in which spectrum pricing and licensing is developing and a detailed
discussion on the extent to which economic factors should determine how the
radio spectrum is managed. The conference ends with a panel discussion on the
potential for the global harmonisation of spectrum management.
Finally, the fourth days' workshop - Preparing A Successful Bid For A Radio
Licence - will provide the opportunity to question the experts in a fully
interactive environment on how to prepare and submit an application for a radio
licence. Although concentrating on the US and Europe, the day's proceedings will
also be of great benefit to regulators from emerging markets who would like to
gain a clear understanding of the procedures employed.
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PROGRAMME SUMMARY
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TECHNOLOGY BRIEFING - TUESDAY 28TH MAY 1996
OPTIMISING SPECTRUM EFFICIENCY & TECHNOLOGY CHOICE
8.45 - 9.20 Registration
9.20 - 6.15 Programme
6.15 Cocktail Reception
Chair: SMITH SYSTEM ENGINEERING, DELOITTE & TOUCHE CONSULTING GROUP
Technology Update: FINNET GROUP, QUALCOMM, HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS, PCSI, TETRA
MoU/TELEDANMARK, NATIONAL BAND THREE
Spectrum Usage And Efficiency: DELOITTE & TOUCHE CONSULTING GROUP
Frequency Hopping & Reuse: NORTEL GSM WIRELESS NETWORKS, TADIRAN
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Spectrum Allocation & Network Planning: ALCATEL TELECOM
Third Generation Mobile Systems: NOKIA MOBILE PHONES, ERICSSON RADIO SYSTEMS
Modulation Techniques: SIEMENS
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CONFERENCE DAY ONE - WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY 1996
GLOBAL SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT & FREQUENCY ALLOCATION
8.45 - 9.20 Registration
9.20 - 6.15 Programme
6.05 Cocktail Reception
Chair: RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS AGENCY (UK), SMITH SYSTEM ENGINEERING
The Implications Of WRC '95: ITU, Richard Butler
Mechanisms For Allocating Spectrum Licences: FCC (USA)
The Economics Of Spectrum Management: INDUSTRY CANADA, N/E/R/A (NATIONAL
ECONOMIC RESEARCH ASSOCIATES), RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS AGENCY (THE NETHERLANDS)
Global Satellite Systems: ICO GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, IRIDIUM, ODYSSEY,
GLOBALSTAR, TELEDESIC
Regulating A Global Satellite Market: COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, LESLIE TAYLOR
ASSOCIATES
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CONFERENCE DAY TWO - THURSDAY 30TH MAY 1996
GLOBAL SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT & FREQUENCY ALLOCATION
8.45 - 9.20 Registration
9.20 - 5.00 Programme
Chair: CEPT ERC, SMITH SYSTEM ENGINEERING
Regional Updates: Trends In National Spectrum Management: FCC (USA), SPECTRUM
MANAGEMENT AGENCY (AUSTRALIA), RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS AGENCY (UK), DEPT. OF POSTS
AND TELECOMMS (SOUTH AFRICA), GENERAL INSPECTORATE OF COMMUNICATIONS (HUNGARY),
TELECOM NEW ZEALAND
Moving From Analogue To Digital Broadcasting: EUROPEAN BROADCASTING UNION
The European Harmonisation Of Frequency Allocation: EUROPEAN RADIO OFFICE, RAM
COMMUNICATIONS/ETSI, LUCENT/ETSI
The Potential For Integrated Global Spectrum Management, Mr A. M. Joshi (INDIA),
Mr A. Berrada (MOROCCO)
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WORKSHOP - FRIDAY 31ST MAY 1996
PREPARING A SUCCESSFUL BID FOR A RADIO LICENCE
9.00 - 9.30 Registration
9.30 - 4.15 Programme
The timing of this highly interactive workshop programme will remain flexible to
meet the needs of the participating delegates. Attendee numbers will be limited
to ensure a fully participative event. Applications for attendance will be
accepted on a 'first come, first served' basis.
Workshop Led By: INTERCONNECT COMMUNICATIONS
Further contributions will be made by: FCC (USA), RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS AGENCY
(UK), RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS AGENCY (NETHERLANDS) and others
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WHO WILL YOU HEAR FROM?
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At this conference we bring together 41 speakers who constitute the key
regulatory, strategic and business decision makers responsible for the
initiation and implementation of telecommunications policy from around the
world, together with expert industry practitioners whose jobs involve the
selection, development and implementation of new cellular and wireless
technology.
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WHO WILL YOU MEET?
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This Telecoms World Congress is a high level forum designed specifically for
Government Officials, Regulatory Administrators, Directors, Heads and Managers
of Companies whose business depends on achieving an intimate understanding of
this key area of communications policy and technological development.
Attendees will be drawn from the areas of Spectrum Management and Frequency
Allocation, Radio Systems & Access, Engineering, Transmission, Mobile & Cellular
Services, Network Planning, Business Development & Strategy, Software, Marketing
and Research & Development from within the telecommunications, radio, satellite
and broadcasting industries - both public and private - together with those
responsible for forming and implementing national and international radio
spectrum policy.
Countries represented at recent events include: Argentina, Australia, Austria,
Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Channel
Islands, Chile, Columbia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Eire, Finland,
France, Gambia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Hong Kong, Hungary,
Iceland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea,
Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico,
Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Portugal, Republic
of South Africa, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey,
Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States of America.
(See booking information for details of the 20% additional discount available to
members of National & International Radio & Spectrum Regulatory Authorities)
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CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
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TECHNOLOGY BRIEFING - TUESDAY 28TH MAY 1996
OPTIMISING SPECTRUM EFFICIENCY & TECHNOLOGY CHOICE
8.45 REGISTRATION & COFFEE
9.20 WELCOMING INTRODUCTION FROM THE CONFERENCE ORGANISER
Hugh Roberts
Conference Producer
IIR TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY, LONDON
9.30 OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR
Dr William Webb
Principal
SMITH SYSTEM ENGINEERING
Nick Williams
Partner, Telecommunications & Media
DELOITTE & TOUCHE CONSULTING GROUP
9.45 TECHNOLOGY UPDATE: THE CURRENT STATES OF DEVELOPMENT OF CELLULAR AND
WIRELESS ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES AND STANDARDS
(These presentations will cover the latest developments with respect to the
spectrum usage and efficiency of a number of key areas of cellular and wireless
technology and will be followed by an interactive panel discussion)
* Examining the current state and future development potential for each
technology
* What are the service coverage and network architecture constraints?
* Evaluating the applicability of the different technologies to different types
of usage
* Where are the systems currently in use, and where are new licences being
granted?
* What are the interoperability possibilities?
DECT, GSM & DCS1800:
Pertti Vepsalainen
Development Manager, New Mobile Services
Frequency Manager
FINNET GROUP - HPY
CDMA:
Kevin Kelley
Senior Vice President External Affairs
QUALCOMM
PACS:
Jim Mullen
Senior Director, Wireless Business
HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS
11.00 MORNING COFFEE
11.30 TECHNOLOGY UPDATE (CONTINUED)
PHS:
Mike Lubin
Executive Vice President
PCSI
TETRA:
Ole Lauridsen
Chairman, TETRA MoU
Corporate Director, R&D
TELEDANMARK
PAMR:
Martin Davey
Technical Director
NATIONAL BAND THREE
12.45 COMPARING SPECTRUM USAGE AND EFFICIENCY OF CELLULAR AND WIRELESS
TECHNOLOGIES
* Identifying the relationship between frequency, capacity and spectrum
efficiency
* Evaluating the various air interface standards in terms of the following
parameters:
- Access method (TDMA, CDMA, DS-CDMA, FDMA)
- Duplex method (TDD, FDD)
- Modulation
- Speech bit rates
- Channel Spacing
- Frequency efficiency
- Number and length of time slots
* What does the future hold for analogue cellular technologies, and what is the
cost-justification for switching to digital?
* Other technologies under development: ATM over radio and picocellular
development
Discussion Led By:
Nick Williams
Partner, Telecommunications & Media
DELOITTE & TOUCHE CONSULTING GROUP
1.20 LUNCH
2.20 DETERMINING THE GAINS MADE FROM THE EFFICIENT USE OF SPECTRUM THROUGH
FREQUENCY HOPPING AND INNOVATIVE FREQUENCY REUSE PATTERNS
* Identifying the underlying methodology and technology of frequency hopping
* Determining the most efficient methods of frequency reuse and establishing the
benefits from the effective use of spectrum
* Understanding the long term implications of frequency sharing, spread spectrum
techniques and frequency hopping: how will policies on spectrum allocation be
affected?
Emmanuel Sauquet
BTS Product Manager
NORTEL GSM WIRELESS NETWORKS
Dr Zion Hadad
Chief Scientist - Wireless Communications
TADIRAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS
3.15 EXAMINING THE IMPACT AND IMPLICATIONS OF SPECTRUM ALLOCATION ON NETWORK
PLANNING
* Determining the different requirements of various radio systems
* Comparing and contrasting network planning in urban and rural locations
* What are the key planning implications for:
- PMR networks
- Local loop fixed access
- Cellular & PCS networks, Microcellular networks
- Cordless and access wireless PABX
- Transmission networks (line transmission, microwave), base station
interconnection
* Practical examples and specific tools for Radio Network Planning
Alexandre Vecchietti
Manager Network Design & Planning
ALCATEL TELECOM
3.50 AFTERNOON TEA
4.15 DETERMINING THE SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT ISSUES INVOLVED IN THE MOVEMENT TOWARDS
THIRD GENERATION MOBILE SYSTEMS
* How far will the current cellular bands support the increasing penetration of
mobile users?
* Determining the various types of future wireless services and their demand for
spectrum:
- what are the likely timescales for implementation?
- what frequency bands are available and what are the constraints?
* What kind of technology is required for UMTS? - Narrowband, Wideband,
Broadband, Air Interface
* Examining the requirements of the industry transition to third generation
systems
* Examining the implications of global standards incompatibility: in particular
European/US divergence
* Anticipating the impact of current trends in digital broadcasting technology
Timo Ali'Vehmas
R&D Manager
NOKIA MOBILE PHONES
Thomas Sidenbladh
Spectrum Manager, Strategic Business Development
ERICSSON RADIO SYSTEMS
5.10 DETERMINING AND EXPLOITING THE BENEFITS OF THE LATEST MODULATION TECHNIQUES
* Evaluating the advantages and practical difficulties of:
- FSK: a simple implementation for low performance requirements
- PSK and 4-QAM: the advantage of coherent demodulation
- OQAM: a reduction of peak to average power ratio
- CPM: constant envelope and small bandwidth
- Multilevel QAM: spectral efficiency
- Coded Modulations (TCM and MLCM): high capacity and improved error
performance
* Comparing modulation techniques in terms of:
- error performance
- cluster size & spectrum efficiency
- bandwidth and spectral shape
- robustness to non-linearities
- implementation complexity
- hop length
* Doubling spectral efficiency via Cross-Polar Transmission
* Improving transmission performance through space/frequency diversity,
IF/baseband combiners, equalisers
Speaker to be Announced
SIEMENS
5.45 PANEL DISCUSSION
(Comments are encouraged from the delegates)
6.05 CLOSING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR
6.15 END OF TECHNOLOGY BRIEFING
6.15 COCKTAILS & EARLY EVENING REFRESHMENTS
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CONFERENCE DAY ONE - WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY 1996
GLOBAL SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT & FREQUENCY ALLOCATION
8.45 REGISTRATION & COFFEE
9.20 WELCOMING INTRODUCTION FROM THE CONFERENCE ORGANISER
Hugh Roberts
Conference Producer
IIR TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY, LONDON
9.30 OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR
Michael Goddard
Director, Spectrum Policy
RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS AGENCY (UK)
Dr William Webb
Principal
SMITH SYSTEM ENGINEERING
9.45 INTERNATIONAL UPDATE: THE IMPLICATIONS OF RESOLUTIONS PASSED AT WRC '95
* An overview of the key decisions
* Feedback from the national authorities
* Examining the timetable for harmonisation
* The plans for WRC '97 and beyond
Klaus Olms
Senior Counsellor
Radiocommunications Bureau
INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS UNION
10.15 INTERNATIONAL UPDATE: THE IMPLICATIONS OF RESOLUTIONS PASSED AT WRC '95
* WRC '95 and the landmark decisions paving the way for truly world-wide access
and mobility with enhanced common ventures of new satellite systems
* The importance of preparations and WRC decision making from both global and
long term perspectives * Examining the sustainability of the current ITU
processes and structures without further reform
Richard E Butler AM
Independent Policy Advisor and
Board Member
VITA INC (VOLUNTEERS IN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE)
10.45 MORNING COFFEE
11.10 EXAMINING THE LATEST INITIATIVES AND MECHANISMS FOR THE ALLOCATION OF
SPECTRUM LICENCES
* Balancing national and international considerations when identifying which
frequency bands to license
* Balancing the size of the market versus the need to promote competition when
determining the number of licences to be issued in a given territory
* Will licences be issued for all services or on a per-service basis in the
future?
* Identifying the pros and cons of spectrum auctions - how do they work and what
are the benefits of simultaneous bidding systems?
* Modelling spectrum auction methodologies
- setting up the model
- taking the model out of the lab
- applying the model to different national markets
* Examining the results of recent auctions
Dr Robert Pepper
Head Of Plans & Policy
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (USA)
11.50 DETERMINING THE EXTENT TO WHICH ECONOMICS SHOULD PLAY A ROLE IN SPECTRUM
MANAGEMENT
* Identifying the true value of the spectrum and establishing an objective
valuation methodology
* Recognising and exploiting spectrum as a scarce resource
* Establishing the economic and service criteria for determining the fee base
for spectrum allocation
* To what extent should the financial burden on users required to vacate
spectrum be reduced?
* Identifying the economic benefits of harmonisation
* Examining mechanisms for penalising spectrum wastage
Mike Connolly
Director Of Spectrum Operations
Radiocommunication & Broadcasting Regulatory Branch
INDUSTRY CANADA
Phillipa Marks
Director
N/E/R/A (NATIONAL ECONOMIC RESEARCH ASSOCIATES)
Houko Luikens
Director
RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS AGENCY (THE NETHERLANDS)
1.20 LUNCH
2.20 OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR
Leslie Taylor
President
LESLIE TAYLOR ASSOCIATES (USA)
Jeremy Rose
Principal Consultant
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS LTD (UK)
2.30 DETERMINING THE CURRENT DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE POTENTIAL OF GLOBAL
SATELLITE SYSTEMS AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT IN BOTH NATIONAL
& INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
(Presentations from the leading global satellite systems consortia will be
followed by a panel discussion on the regulatory implications for global mobile
systems)
* An update on the timescales for implementation and the forecasts for take up
* What are the implications for the operators of decisions made at WRC '95:
- bringing forward the allocation of frequencies from 1/1/2005 to
1/1/2000?
- the allocation of spectrum for feeder links
* What concessions are likely for transitional arrangements to protect existing
terrestrial infrastructure and how will the frequency sharing relationship be
developed?
* Examining the different investment structures and their role in potentially
overcoming regional concerns
* Will the continued growth of VSAT impact on the take up of global satellite
systems?
Michael Thompson
Manager, Spectrum & Radio Regulatory Affairs
ICO GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Dr Peter Fischer
Technical Standards Director
IRIDIUM
Roger Rusch
Vice President System Engineering
ODYSSEY TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL
3.45 AFTERNOON TEA
4.10 GLOBAL SATELLITE SYSTEMS (CONTINUED)
Bob Wiedeman
Vice President Engineering
GLOBALSTAR
Tren Griffin
Vice President Corporate Affairs
TELEDESIC
5.00 REGULATING A GLOBAL SATELLITE MARKET
* Determining and establishing an 'appropriate' regulatory environment
* What is the 'point of delivery' for global satellite systems - terminal, earth
station, gateway or satellite?
* How will sovereign states be able to regulate their own telecommunications
services after the onset of global satellite systems?
- threats of revenue bypass and loss of control
- 'leapfrogging' investment in improving domestic (wired) PSTN in
developing countries
- monitoring compliance with guarantees given on respecting national
boundaries
- internal security issues
* How can national regulatory authorities deal with organisations providing a
service who have no base of operations in the country where service is provided?
* Where should the burden for obtaining the required regional regulatory
approvals fall?
* How should the international rules on operating rights - frequencies and
orbits - be developed: is first come first served still appropriate?
* How can the 200+ applications for spectrum allocation by prospective global
satellite systems consortia be evaluated, and is it possible to apply spectrum
pricing to satellite systems?
Discussion Led By:
Jeremy Rose
Principal Consultant
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS LTD (UK)
Leslie Taylor
President
LESLIE TAYLOR ASSOCIATES (USA)
5.40 PANEL DISCUSSION
(Comments are encouraged from the delegates)
6.00 CLOSING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR
6.05 END OF CONFERENCE DAY ONE
6.05 COCKTAILS & EARLY EVENING REFRESHMENTS
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CONFERENCE DAY TWO - THURSDAY 30TH MAY 1996
GLOBAL SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT & FREQUENCY ALLOCATION
8.45 REGISTRATION & COFFEE
9.20 OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR
Jorma Karjalainen
Chairman
CEPT ERC
Dr William Webb
Principal
SMITH SYSTEM ENGINEERING
9.45 REGIONAL UPDATES: EXAMINING THE TRENDS IN NATIONAL SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT
(The morning sessions will consist of presentations made by a global range of
National Regulatory Authorities - each highlighting the specific issues
currently being faced in that country. The morning will end with a panel
discussion discussing the global implications of regional variations)
* Examining the frequency bands available and the factors determining their
allocation and use
* Optimising the relationship between frequency re-use and the minimisation of
interference
* Handling spectrum management in a multi-operator, multi-service environment
* Identifying ways of promoting spectrally efficient technologies whilst at the
same time ensuring fair and equitable competition
* To what extent can the regulatory bodies minimise spectrum wastage?
* What are the implications of international harmonisation initiatives on the
control of spectrum?
* How should effective monitoring and enforcement be developed?
AN UPDATE ON THE FCC'S POLICY FOR THE ALLOCATION OF SPECTRUM
Donald Gips
Director Of Strategic Planning
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (USA)
MECHANISMS FOR ESTABLISHING AND LICENSING EFFECTIVE SPECTRUM 'PROPERTY RIGHTS'
Christine Goode
Spectrum Manager
SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT AGENCY (AUSTRALIA)
STRATEGIES FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FIXED RADIO ACCESS LICENCES
Val Jervis
Head Of Fixed Services
RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS AGENCY (UK)
11.00 MORNING COFFEE
11.20 REGIONAL UPDATES (CONTINUED)
REVIEWING & HARMONISING SPECTRUM PLANS IN LINE WITH FUTURE TRENDS
Pieter N Lochner
General Manager - Spectrum Management
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS (SOUTH AFRICA)
HUNGARY: THE TRANSITION TO A COMMON EUROPEAN SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Janos Grad
Management Executive - Spectrum Engineering & Analysis Department
GENERAL INSPECTORATE OF COMMUNICATIONS (HUNGARY)
SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT IN AN UNREGULATED MARKET - AN OPERATOR'S PERSPECTIVE
Dr Peter Barry
Manager, PCS Development
TELECOM NEW ZEALAND
12.35 PANEL DISCUSSION
(Comments are encouraged from the delegates)
12.55 LUNCH
1.55 OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR
2.00 ESTABLISHING THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE MOVE FROM ANALOGUE TO DIGITAL
BROADCASTING ON THE AVAILABILITY AND USAGE OF SPECTRUM
* What frequencies are being allocated to T-DAB and T-DTV in different global
markets?
* How are the EBU finding ways to release more spectrum for digital broadcasting
use?
* Optimising the use of spectrum during the transition to digital
* Determining the impact on the overall radio spectrum and its management caused
by the likely changes in broadcasting frequency requirements
Ken Hunt
Head Of Broadcasting Technology
EUROPEAN BROADCASTING UNION
2.40 AFTERNOON TEA
3.00 DETERMINING THE POTENTIAL FOR THE EUROPEAN HARMONISATION OF FREQUENCY
ALLOCATION
* Examining the roles of CEPT, the ERO, the standards bodies: ITU-T, ITU-R and
ETSI, the national regulatory organisations and the industry associations and
MoU groups
* Analysing the prospects for the pan-European allocation of spectrum
* How are the increasing demands for spectrum affecting the licensing
opportunities and prices in urban markets?
* How will the potential conflicts which exist between satellite and terrestrial
spectrum usage be overcome?
* Building on the harmonised allocation of 380 - 400 MHz TETRA standard for
emergency services across Europe - does the opportunity for PMR and PAMR
applications to be harmonised exist?
* Coping with the increasing demand for VSAT, SNG and feeder links for
interconnect to LEO & MEO systems
David Court
Chairman
EUROPEAN RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
Brian Oliver
Chairman - ETSI/STC RES 06
Vice President
RAM COMMUNICATIONS
Peter Kiddle OBE
Chairman - FEI - Radio Relay Systems Committee
Chairman - FEI - RCCG
Chairman - ETSI TM4 Subgroup 2
Director
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES NETWORK SYSTEMS (UK)
4.05 EVALUATING THE POTENTIAL FOR INTEGRATED GLOBAL SPECTRUM REGULATION AND
MANAGEMENT
* How can bias be avoided in the decisions of a global spectrum regulation body?
* How much power could (and should) a global spectrum regulator have?
* What relationship would such a body have to the national regulatory
authorities?
* Determining the obligations of nation states to the international community
when frequency bands can be licensed by only a limited number of
countries
* Examining the global potential for re-farming the spectrum both locally and
globally
* What conflicts will arise with the development of third generation mobile
systems, for example the allocation of spectrum to FPLMTS at 1.9 GHz?
Discussion led by:
Mr A M Joshi
(ex-) Wireless Advisor To
THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Mr Abderrazak Berrada
Delegate To The WRC
MOROCCO
4.55 CLOSING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR
5.00 END OF CONFERENCE
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WORKSHOP - FRIDAY 31ST MAY 1996
PREPARING A SUCCESSFUL BID FOR A RADIO LICENCE
This highly participative workshop has been created to give all of those who
need to understand the legal, financial and technical requirements of applying
for and winning a radio licence, from the first planning steps to the monitoring
and enforcement issues once a licence has been gained. Including critical
contributions from regulators in both the US and Europe, the day's proceedings
will also be of great benefit to regulators and operators from emerging markets
who would like to gain a clear understanding of the procedures employed, and to
applicants from satellite systems consortia.
The workshop will last from 9.30 am until 4.15 pm with appropriate breaks for
refreshments. Delegates will be able to register from 9.00 am. The programme
will start with an interactive discussion designed to establish the specific
needs of the delegates, and will end with a practical problem solving session.
9.00 REGISTRATION & COFFEE
9.30 INTRODUCTION & INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION
9.50 WORKSHOP SESSIONS
(Timing will vary according to delegate needs. The opportunity for discussion
within smaller breakout groups has been allowed for in the schedule.)
* An overview of the different mechanisms and methodologies employed in the
allocation of spectrum licences
* Evaluating the business requirements
- setting realistic performance and quality targets and determining
network and roll-out strategies
- predicting return on investment
* Getting advice from the regulatory body
- identifying the spectrum potentially available
- determining coverage requirements
* International considerations: dealing with cross-border and global system
requirements
* Understanding the radio approvals process
* Preparing and making the application
* After winning a licence
- monitoring and enforcement
- guarantees and performance bonds
* Problem Solving Clinic & Closing Discussion
4.15 CLOSE OF WORKSHOP
Workshop Leader:
John Watkinson
Director - Legal And Regulatory
INTERCONNECT COMMUNICATIONS
John Watkinson is a director of InterConnect Communications and a Lawyer.
Formerly the Member of Parliament for West Gloucestershire, he has travelled and
worked in Europe as a Member of the Legal Affairs Committee in the Council Of
Europe, and was author of the report on the NATO Integrated Communications
System for the Defence and Armaments Committee of the Western European Union.
John has extensive experience in European telecommunications legislation,
Competition law and the impact of the Open Market to be initiated in 1998, and
is presently engaged in writing the Telecommunications Licence for the Bulgarian
Government.
InterConnect Communications Limited is an independent management consultancy and
a partner in the Eurostrategies group. Specialising in telecommunications, ICC
offers multidisciplinary services to clients - Governments, Regulators, Network
Operators, Suppliers and Corporate Users - across Europe, North America and the
Far East.
Contributions and specific presentations will also be made during the day by a
number of regulatory authorities, including the FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION (USA), the RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS AGENCY (UK), and the MINISTRY OF POSTS
& TELECOMMUNICATIONS (NETHERLANDS). The deliberately flexible format of the
workshop is designed to ensure the maximum benefit to participating delegates.
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A NOTE FROM THE CONFERENCE ORGANISER...
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If you should have any specific observations, comments or questions about the
programme itself, please feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] - I will
be happy to respond to your enquiries. In addition - when you have registered! -
please let me have any submissions you would like me to pass on to the speakers
on your behalf prior to the conference.
I look forward to seeing you at the end of May!
Yours sincerely
Hugh Roberts
Conference Producer, Telecoms & Technology
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ABOUT IIR
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The INSTITUTE For INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH is the world's largest conference
organiser with nearly 4,000 events staged annually. As a global organisation
with 28 offices throughout the world and the capacity to access extensive
databases, our conferences attract truly international speakers and delegates.
Recent events have benefited from the participation of senior industry attendees
from over 70 countries, providing a unique opportunity for all of those present
to exchange knowledge and contacts on a genuinely global basis. In the UK,
conferences in the Telecoms sector are renowned for their quality. Each
conference is extensively researched and is presented with an excellent line-up
of speakers who are recommended as being experts in their specific area. Our
success comes from our commitment to providing practical and detailed business
information not only through conferences but also via workshops, management
seminars, exhibitions and audio tapes.
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GLOBAL SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT - BOOKING INFORMATION
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To Register Please:
Call Customer Service On: +44 (0)171 915 5055
Fax Customer Service On: +44 (0)171 915 5056
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
COMPLETE FOUR DAY FORUM (Save L250)
28th, 29th, 30th & 31st May 1996
L2,135 (+ VAT @17.5%) = L2,508.63
CONFERENCE & BRIEFING (Save L150)
28th, 29th & 30th May 1996
L1,540 (+ VAT @17.5%) = L1,809.50
CONFERENCE & WORKSHOP (Save L150)
29th, 30th & 31st May 1996
L1,540 (+ VAT @17.5%) = L1,809.50
SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
G24259 - 29th & 30th May 1996
L995 (+ VAT @17.5%) = L1,169.13
SPECTRUM EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGY BRIEFING
G24260 - 28th May 1996
L695 (+ VAT @17.5%) = L816.63
RADIO LICENCE WORKSHOP
G24261 - 31st May 1996
L695 (+ VAT @17.5%) = L816.63
** A FURTHER DISCOUNT OF 20% IS AVAILABLE TO
ACCREDITED OFFICIALS OF ALL NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL
RADIO AND SPECTRUM REGULATORY AUTHORITIES **
Conference fees include 3 course lunch, Gala Dinner and refreshments
as well as full course documentation. Our VAT Number is 396 9858 60
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VENUE THE LONDON MARRIOTT HOTEL
Grosvenor Square, London W1A 4AW
Tel: +44 (0)171 493 1232
Fax: +44 (0)171 491 3201
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THREE EASY WAYS TO PAY
1. By CHEQUE - please make payable to IIR Ltd.
2. By CREDIT CARD - please fax your SIGNED authorisation including details
of your card type, number and expiry date to Customer Service on +44 (0)171 915
5056 quoting the delegate's names and conference number G24259.
3. By BANK TRANSFER - should be made to BANK OF SCOTLAND, West End Office,
St James Gate, 14-16 Cockspur Street, London SW1Y 5BL
A/c Name: IIR Ltd
Sort Code: 12-11-03
A/c Number: 00719703
Please fax confirmation of your bank transfer to Customer Service on +44 (0)171
915 5056 quoting the delegate's names and conference number G24259. NB -
PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE DATE OF THE CONFERENCE DATE IN ORDER TO
GUARANTEE YOUR PLACE.
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If you are unable to attend the conference you have several options:
1. You are welcome to send a SUBSTITUTE delegate in your place
2. Confirm your CANCELLATION in writing (letter or fax) before the 14th May
1996 and you will receive a refund less 10% + VAT service charge. Should you
cancel between this date and the 21st May then you will receive a 50% refund.
Regrettably, no refunds can be made for cancellations received less than one
week prior to the conference.
3. Additional sets of DOCUMENTATION & AUDIO TAPES (where released by the
speaker) for the complete three-day forum are available after the conference. If
you would like to reserve a set for yourself, please complete the registration
form, tick the appropriate box and fax it for the attention of the DOCUMENTATION
DEPARTMENT on +44 (0)171 915 5056
Tapes & Documentation L365.96 (+VAT @ 17.5%) = L430.00
Documentation Only L300.00 (no VAT is chargeable)
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Delegates are responsible for the arrangement and payment of their own travel
and accommodation. IIR has arranged a special room rate at a number of central
London hotels. If you wish to book a room, please call Venue Search on +44
(0)181 546 6166 stating that you are an IIR delegate and quoting reference
number G24259.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
There are still a limited number of openings for:
* An exhibition space at the conference
* Advertising in the delegate documentation pack
* Sponsoring a lunch or cocktail party
If you would like to take advantage of these or other opportunities with IIR,
the world's largest conference organiser, then please contact Nick Cabrera on
+44 (0)171 915 5085
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Please contact the Institute For International Research Customer Services on
+44 (0)171 915 5055 (Telephone)
+44 (0)171 915 5056 (Fax)
The producer of the conference (HUGH ROBERTS) can be contacted on
+44 (0)171 915 5092 (Telephone)
+44 (0)171 915 5001 (Fax)
[email protected] (Internet)
101335,772 (Compuserve)
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Due to unforeseen circumstances the programme may change and IIR reserves the
right to alter the venue and/or the speakers.
(c) COPYRIGHT INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH (IIR) B.V. 1996
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