Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)ICASANotice regarding Final Radio Frequency Assignment Plans for the IMT900 Band in terms of Regulation 3 of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 20155. Requirements for the usage of the radio frequency spectrum |
| 5.1 | This chapter covers the minimum key characteristics considered necessary in order to make the best use of the available frequencies. |
| 5.2 | The use of the IMT900 band is limited to IMT services. |
| 5.3 | Only systems using digital technologies that promote spectral efficiency will be issued with an assignment. Capacity-enhancing digital techniques are being rapidly developed together with techniques that promote efficient spectrum use without reducing service quality. These techniques are encouraged. |
| 5.4 | In some cases, a radio system conforming to the requirements of this RFSAP may require modifications if harmful interference is caused to other radio stations or systems. |
| 5.5 | The allocation of spectrum and shared services within these bands are found in the NRFP and an extract of the NRFP is shown in Appendix A. |
| 5.6 | Maximum radiated power: |
| 5.6.1 | The conservative in-block base station power limit is 61 dBm/ (5 MHz) EIRP per antenna; |
| 5.6.2 | Mobile Station transmissions should not exceed 23 dBm EIRP; |
| 5.6.3 | On a case-to-case basis, higher EIRP may be permitted if acceptable technical justification is provided; and |
| 5.6.4 | Where appropriate, subscriber terminal stations should comply with the technical specification outlined under the latest version of 3GPP specifications, e.g., TS 36.521-1 for LTE, 38.521-1 for 5G New Radio (NR). |
| 5.7 | ICNIRP Guideline compliance is required, where applicable. |
| 5.8 | Criteria and guidelines for interference mitigation are described in Appendix D. |