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support possible replanning or spectrum licensing. 1164–1610 MHz Growth of of Galileo, QZSS and Compass, along with other regional positioning systems and augmentation system. Interference concerns between Defence’s JTIDS and Galileo The ACMA plans to continue to accommodate GNSS in this spectrum and believes that GNSS should not be constrained by other services in this band. The ACMA will continue to monitor international policy and technological developments. The ACMA is working to facilitate communications between Defence and the EC to resolve potential interference issues. Work dependent on deployment of Galileo. MEDIUM Medium Ongoing 1427.9–1510.9 MHz Review band to assess potential use for mobile broadband services The ACMA may revise the 1.5 GHz Band Plan to determine whether the existing technical and licensing arrangements reflect the most efficient use of spectrum. The ACMA will consider whether the current allocation for terrestrial DAB+ services should remain. The ACMA will consider the potential use of the band for mobile broadband services. Planning in the band will also consider potential future use by satellite digital radio and other services. MEDIUM Medium Work subject to government decisions on digital radio and the . Commenced in 2011 1518–1544 MHz/ 1626.5–1675 MHz (L-band extension bands) introduction of MSS systems, in particular for the satellite component of IMT (identified at WRC-07) Introduction of MSS would require revision of the to permit MSS systems and clearing of incumbent users in the 1525–1535 MHz band. The ACMA plans to continue to protect DRCS/HCRC in the MHz band, and the protection of MEDIUM Medium Ongoing work
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