Discussion WRC-03 and WRC-07 allocated additional spectrum ‘Extended MSS L band’ paper to the mobile satellite service (MSS) to complement (1518-1525 no earlier existing band’ allocations used by numerous ‘L and than Q3 satellite operators. The upper and lower frequency MHz) 2018–19 ranges also have mobile and fixed allocations, while the upper band also has various meteorological, radioastronomy and space research service allocations. In Australia, channel planning arrangements are in place to support use of the band by fixed service Digital Radio Concentrator Systems. Inmarsat has identified an interest in utilising the extended L-band for MSS purposes from around 2020. Next steps The ACMA recognises the need to review planning arrangements in these bands to identify the spectrum use or uses that would maximise the overall public benefit, and if appropriate vary spectrum management arrangements to support this use. Given that coexistence with potential broadband use below 1518 MHz is likely to be a substantial consideration, the ACMA is of the view that the simultaneous review of the extended MSS L-band and the 1.5 GHz bands is likely to be appropriate. The ACMA currently expects to recommence consideration of the 1.5 GHz band for domestic use for mobile broadband and consideration of extended MSS L-band in 2018–19. 2 GHz As an outcome of the review of the 2.5 GHz band, Due to the ACMA developed arrangements to support the priorities, 2010 MHz introduction of television outside broadcast (TOB) in further and the frequency ranges 1980–2010 MHz and MHz) MHz on an interim basis. In March 2012, the of work on (TOB Band Plan) was made. The frequency ranges this band will remain subject to Embargo 23 to support TOB and be deferred future replanning activities. until the TOB Band Plan potentially facilitates MSS in the 1980–2010 MHz and 2170–2200 MHz bands in Australia, there is a current embargo on services other than TOB operating in these bands. Inmarsat and Omnispace have indicated that they have (or plan to deploy) new 2 GHz band MSS services in the near future. Specifically, Omnispace has expressed an interest in providing services in Australia. Satellite industry representatives have also suggested that services similar to those to be provided by Inmarsat’s proposed satellite (Europasat) can be expected to be deployed in
‘Extended MSS L band’ (1518-1525 and MHz) WRC-03 and WRC-07 allocated additional spectrum to the mobile satellite service (MSS) to complement existing ‘L band’ allocations used by numerous satellite operators. The upper and lower frequency ranges also have mobile and fixed allocations, while the upper band also has various meteorological, radioastronomy and space research service allocations. In Australia, channel planning arrangements are in place to support use of the band by fixed service Digital Radio Concentrator Systems. Inmarsat has identified an interest in utilising the extended L-band for MSS purposes from around 2020. Next steps The ACMA recognises the need to review planning arrangements in these bands to identify the spectrum use or uses that would maximise the overall public benefit, and if appropriate vary spectrum management arrangements to support this use. Given that coexistence with potential broadband use below 1518 MHz is likely to be a substantial consideration, the ACMA is of the view that the simultaneous review of the extended MSS L-band and the 1.5 GHz bands is likely to be appropriate. The ACMA currently expects to recommence consideration of the 1.5 GHz band for domestic use for mobile broadband and consideration of extended MSS L-band in 2018–19. Discussion paper no earlier than Q3 2018–19 2 GHz MHz and MHz) As an outcome of the review of the 2.5 GHz band, the ACMA developed arrangements to support the introduction of television outside broadcast (TOB) in the frequency ranges 1980–2010 MHz and MHz on an interim basis. In March 2012, the (TOB Band Plan) was made. The frequency ranges remain subject to Embargo 23 to support TOB and future replanning activities. the TOB Band Plan potentially facilitates MSS in the 1980–2010 MHz and 2170–2200 MHz bands in Australia, there is a current embargo on services other than TOB operating in these bands. Inmarsat and Omnispace have indicated that they have (or plan to deploy) new 2 GHz band MSS services in the near future. Specifically, Omnispace has expressed an interest in providing services in Australia. Satellite industry representatives have also suggested that services similar to those to be provided by Inmarsat’s proposed satellite (Europasat) can be expected to be deployed in Due to priorities, further of work on this band will be deferred until 2010
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