Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)ICASARadio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan for the Frequency Band 2500 to 2690 MHz (IMT2600)2. Purpose |
| 2.1 | The purpose of this RFSAP is to state the requirements for the utilisation of the frequency band 2500 to 2690 MHz for IMT2600 in South Africa. |
| 2.2 | The Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan provides information on the requirements attached to the use of a frequency band in line with the allocation and other information in the National Radio Frequency Plan. |
| 2.3 | This information includes technical characteristics of radio systems, frequency channelling, coordination and details on required migration of existing users of the band and the expected method of assignment. |
| 2.4 | The Authority has opted for a TDD channel arrangement C3 from the Recommendation ITU-R M.1034-6 to increase the usable bandwidth of IMT2600 to 190 MHz. |
| 2.5 | Moreover, the increased bandwidth will allow the prospective incumbents to realise the capabilities of IMT2020 systems which require the bandwidth ranges of 80 to 100 MHz. |
| 2.6 | The ITU states that IMT systems are mobile systems that provide access to a wide range of telecommunication services including advanced mobile services, supported by mobile and fixed networks, which are increasingly packet-based. The ITU is the internationally recognised entity that has sole responsibility to define and to recommend the standards and frequency arrangements for IMT systems. |