Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)ICASANotice regarding Final Radio Frequency Assignment Plans for the IMT3300 Band in terms of Regulation 3 of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 20152. Purpose |
| 2.1 | A Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan (RFSAP) 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 (NRFP). 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. |
| 2.2 | The feasibility study concerning the 3300 - 3400 MHz is mandated by the Frequency Band Migration Regulation Plan, 2019 and in the IMT Roadmap 2014 and IMT Roadmap 2019, which concluded that the Authority proceeds with an RFSAP for IMT in this band. |
| 2.3 | This RFSAP states the requirements for the utilisation of the frequency band 3300 MHz - 3400 MHz for IMT3300. |
| 2.4 | The ITU states that International Mobile Telecommunications (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. Key features of the IMT systems are: |
| • | a high degree of commonality of functionality worldwide whilst retaining the flexibility to support a wide range of services and applications in a cost-efficient manner; |
| • | compatibility of services within IMT and with fixed networks; |
| • | capability of interworking with other radio access systems; |
| • | high quality mobile services; |
| • | user equipment suitable for worldwide use; |
| • | user-friendly applications, services, and equipment; |
| • | worldwide roaming capability; and |
| • | enhanced peak data rates to support advanced services and applications. |