| 2.1 | A RFSAP provides information on the requirements attached to the use of a frequency band in line with the allocation and other information in the 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 2300 – 2400 MHz 3GPP band 40 concluded that it is economically feasible to use this band for IMT in South Africa1. |
| 2.3 | This RFSAP states the requirements for the utilisation of the frequency band 2300 MHz to 2400 MHz for IMT2300. |
| 2.4 | The ITU states that IMT2 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. |
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| 1 | Government Gazette no. 45690 (Notice 739 of 2021): Pages 89 - 90 |
| 2 | Resolution ITU-R 56-2* - Naming for International Mobile Telecommunications |
