GSMA calls for 100 MHz spectrum for mobile broadbandThe GSM Association has called on delegates to the World Radiocommunication Conference to set aside 100 Mhz of spectrum freed up from analogue broadcasting for mobile broadband services. The four-week WRC opened on 22 October in Geneva and will look at revising international agreements on the use of radio spectrum and satellite orbits. In addition to deciding on spectrum for 3G and wireless broadband services, the conference will discuss issues such as the introduction of HDTV services, harmonisation of spectrum use for electronic news gathering, regulatory procedures for satellite services for members of the ITU and access to spectrum for air industry command systems.
The GSMA has called for the allocation of UHF spectrum in the 470MHz to 806/862 MHz band to mobile broadband, which offers an efficient way to increase the penetration of communication services worldwide, particularly in under-served rural areas. Specifically, the GSMA would like to see the 750MHz to 862MHz spectrum band set aside in Europe, Africa and the Middle East and the 698MHz to 806 MHz band for the Americas, while the Asia-Pacific region could choose either band. By agreeing on these bands now, the equipment industry would face lower costs for developing standardised equipment, according to the industry group.
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