2000) SERVICES OPERATING IN THE

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MCMC SRSP–524M 18 August 2003 Issue 2

Standard Radio System Plan

REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS-2000 (IMT--

2000) SERVICES OPERATING IN THE

FREQUENCY BANDS 1885 MHz TO 2025 MHz

AND 2110 MHz TO 2200 MHz

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

1.0 GLOSSARY 3

2.0 INTENT 5

3.0 GENERAL 6

4.0 BACKGROUND 7

5.0 FREQUENCY CHANNELING PLAN, ASSIGNMENT OF

CHANNELS AND LOADING GUIDELINES 8 6.0 SPECIAL REMARKS AND CONSIDERATIONS 12 7.0 PRINCIPLES OF ASSIGNMENT 15

8.0 REFERENCES 17

APPENDIX A 18

APPENDIX B 19

APPENDIX C 20

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1.0 GLOSSARY

Apparatus Assignment (AA)

An assignment that confers rights on a person to use the spectrum to operate a network facility of a specified kind at a specified frequency or in any specified frequency band or bands.

Applicant

Information Package (AIP)

The AIP is a document that is issued to applicants for an assignment and contains information such as methods and procedures for applications, conditions and evaluation criteria, bidding processes, assignment fees etc.

CDMA 2000

Also known as IS-2000, is a technology for the evolution of CDMAOne/IS-95 (TDMA technology) to 3rd generation services.

CDMA2000 will provide enhanced services to cdmaOne subscribers, as well as forward and backward capabilities in terminals. A key component of CDMA2000 systems will be a new Packet Core Network (PCN) that allows for the delivery of packet data services with more speed and security. The CDMA2000 PCN is one of the first steps in the evolution of CDMA2000 systems to an all-IP and multi-media architecture.

Class Assignment (CA)

An assignment that confers rights on any person to use any frequency band or bands for a specified purpose.

DECT - Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications.

A standard issued by ETSI for local area digital cordless communications.

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)

Fixed wireless access is a system providing last mile connectivity operating in the 3.4-3.7GHz, 10-10.7GHz, 24.25 GHz to 26.5 GHz, 27.5 GHz to 29.5 GHz and 31.00 GHz to 31.3 GHz bands.

See MCMC document SRSP 507a,b and SRSP 509 Frequency

Assignment Committee of Singapore, Malaysia

A regional Frequency Assignment Committee between Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei (FACSMAB) is formed to discuss and agree upon the regional frequency assignment and all matters relating to it such as military and defence use of the spectrum on both the

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Time Division Duplex (TDD)

The basic transmission protocol of Bluetooth where time domain slots are alternately reserved for Master-to-Slave and Slave-to- Master communications.

TD-SCDMA The variant of SCDMA developed by China for deployment of 3G services

UWC 136 - Universal Wireless

Communications

UWC consortium. The industry body that represents the interests of vendors, operators and users of AMPS and TDMA (ANSI-136) mobile networks.

Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (W-CDMA)

UTRA (UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access) is the ETSI term for W- CDMA, a refinement of CDMA technology that could raise data transmission rates up to two megabits per second. W-CDMA spreads the chips of the wireless signal over a much wider band of frequencies than CDMA does. This is the air interface technology selected by the major Japanese mobile communications operators, and in January 1998 by ETSI, for wideband wireless access to support third-generation (3G) services.

World

Radiocommunications Conference (WRC)

WRCs are convened to consider specific radiocommunication matters while ensuring rational, equitable, efficient and economical use of the radio-frequency spectrum. Attended by global participants from all levels of the radiocommunications industry.

Please refer to ITU-R M.1224 (02/97) [7] for a comprehensive description of abbreviations and definitions of terms used in IMT-2000.

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2.0 INTENT

2.1 This Standard Radio System Plan (SRSP) states the technical and operational requirements for the utilisation of the international frequency bands 1885 MHz to 2025 MHz. and 2110 MHz to 2200 MHz for International Mobile Telecommunications - 2000 (IMT - 2000) services in Malaysia.

2.2 IMT-2000 systems consisting of integrated terrestrial and satellite components, are intended as fixed and mobile wireless access to global telecommunications networks and information highways with the following operational features:

• provision of total service coverage, ranging from in-building and high user- density urban areas to isolated rural locations

• capability of serving different mobility environments such as stationary, pedestrian, vehicular and high speed broadband multimedia applications.

• reception capable of adapting to different propagation environment from satellite to indoor operation

• seamless evolution from the existing generation of mobile systems

• universal seamless roaming between multi-mode and multi-band radiocommunication systems (including existing mobile networks e.g. GSM, AMPS and PCN systems).

2.3 IMT-2000 systems are expected to commence operation worldwide around the year 2003 and are envisaged to rapidly evolve to ultimately provide the following services:

• basic telephone service

• data communication

• computer networking applications

• internet applications

• video teleconferencing

• multimedia communications

• broadband applications with asymmetrical data capability in either direction of transmission

• bandwidth on demand up to more than 2 Mbit/s

• leased line, including broadband leased line

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3.0 GENERAL

3.1 The allocation and allotment of the frequencies, which is regulated by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (“MCMC”), is subject to review from time to time to meet any future requirements as IMT-2000 services in Malaysia as well as globally develop. All assignment holders must comply with operating requirements including technical standards contained in this SRSP and those which may be issued from time to time by the MCMC as well as other related documents.

3.2 This SRSP specifies the guidelines for the efficient usage of the frequency spectrum and does not attempt to establish any detailed equipment standards. Technical characteristics of equipment and system standards used in IMT-2000 Systems shall conform to those adopted by ITU.

3.3 The frequency bands are also used for IMT-2000 service by neighbouring countries.

Close co-ordination with these countries will be necessary to prevent frequency interference in the affected areas of operation.

3.4 Revision to the operating requirements contained in this SRSP may be made from time to time in light of new developments, technical or non-technical for more efficient utilisation of spectrum, or for improvement of these services to the satisfaction of MCMC.

3.5 Notwithstanding the fact that the requirements may satisfy the minimum requirements of this SRSP at the time of authorisation, the MCMC may require that adjustments be made to the implementation plan whenever interference is caused or is liable to be caused or because of any other factors within the context of the CMA 1998 and its Regulations including all the amendments thereto.

3.6 Notwithstanding paragraph 3.2, relevant technical parameters shall be based on the descriptions of specifications as found in any documents that are meant for type approval as issued by the MCMC.

3.7 These frequency bands are also used in neighbouring countries. Close co-ordination with these countries will be necessary to prevent frequency interference in the border areas. Use of these frequencies band will require co-ordination with the neighbouring countries, as below:

3.7.1 Within 50 kilometres of the Malaysian border with FACSMAB (Frequency Assignment and Co-ordination Between Singapore, Malaysia And Brunei Darussalam), that takes place monthly)

3.7.2 Within 60 kilometres of the Malaysian border with other countries; e.g. With Thailand and Indonesia, takes place twice a year.

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4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 With the trend towards economic and social globalisation, the world community had recognised the need for a universal system of communications, in particular mobile telecommunications accessible anywhere and at any time.

4.2 In 1986, the ITU began its studies on International Mobile Telecommunications - 2000 (IMT-2000), which was originally known as Future Public Land Mobile Telecommunication Systems (FPLMTS). Subsequently, in 1992, the World Administrative Radio Conference (WARC-92) identified the bands 1885 – 2025 MHz and 2110 - 2200 MHz as being intended for use on a worldwide basis by administrations wishing to implement IMT-2000, of which the bands 1980 - 2010 MHz and 2170 - 2200 MHz were identified for the satellite component of IMT-2000.

This identified spectrum was based on studies in the ITU Radiocommunications Sector that concluded that 230 MHz would be needed on a worldwide basis to support IMT-2000 (170 MHz for mobile stations and 60 MHz for personal stations).

4.3 IMT-2000 systems are envisaged to encompass the types of services provided by the fixed and mobile wireless access systems that are in existence globally. These existing systems will continue to operate and coexist with the IMT-2000 systems, which will be implemented around the year 2000. The existing systems in Malaysia, which serve some of the functions of IMT-2000 but are not governed by this SRSP are listed as follows:

• HF Radio Call Service (RCS):

• Country Links

• Multi-Access Radio Systems (MARS):

• Radio in the Local Loop (RILL):

• Very Small Aperture Satellite System (VSAT)

• Wireless Local Loop (WLL)

• ATUR (Automatic Telephone Using Radio)

• ETACS (Extended Total Access Communication System)

• AMPS/DAMPS (Analogue and Digital Advanced Mobile Phone System),

• GSM (Global System for Mobile)

PCN (Personal Communications Network)

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5.0 FREQUENCY CHANNELING PLAN, ASSIGNMENT OF CHANNELS AND LOADING GUIDELINES

5.1 It is proposed that paired and unpaired bands will be used in IMT-2000. FDD transmission may be combined with TDD transmission, or with other forms of transmission, in order to make most effective and efficient use of the bands for delivering IMT-2000 services and to prevent asymmetry decreasing the efficiency of spectrum use.

5.2 The following five technologies fulfil the requests for IMT-2000 and are accepted by ITU-R as the standard for the service:

• WCDMA

• CDMA2000

• UWC136

• TS-CDMA

• DECT

5.3 In January 2002, by Ministerial Direction to determined a standard for the service and in consultation with the industry, Wideband CDMA was selected as the chosen platform for IMT-2000 in Malaysia. The detailed specifications of the radio interfaces of International Mobile Telecommunications-2000 (IMT-2000) is provided in ITU-R M.1457-1 (08/01) [1].

5.4 The frequency bands 1885-2025 MHz and 2110-2200 MHz currently identified internationally for IMT-2000 is divided into sub-bands. Proposed utilisation of the sub-bands is shown in Table 1 below. This band plan is subject to amendment if deemed necessary by MCMC.

Table 1

IMT-2000 Frequency Band Plan Sub-

band Frequency range

(MHz) Application

A 1885 – 1920 1885-1900MHz - Reserved for private use. Currently used for Wireless PABX (DECT systems)

1900-1920MHZ – Reserved for Fixed Wireless Access with limited mobility using TDD technology

B 1920 – 1980 Reserved as a FDD band for mobile application using IMT- 2000 standard

C 1980 – 2010 Reserved for IMT-2000 Mobile Satellite service

D 2010 – 2025 Reserved as a TDD band for indoor application using IMT- 2000 standard

E 2110 – 2170 Reserved as a FDD band for mobile application using IMT- 2000 standard

F 2170 – 2200 Reserved for IMT-2000 Mobile Satellite Service

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5.5 Following the release of the Applicant Information Package(AIP) for IMT-2000 Spectrum Assignment, the frequency band plan proposed for Malaysia is given in Appendix A and B. The spectrum to be assigned consisted of three sets of blocks A, B and C divided into sub-blocks of equal bandwidth of 5 MHz as follows:

Table 1

Frequency Band Block Sub-block

1920MHz – 1965MHz A Divided into 9 sub-blocks of 5MHz each 2110MHz – 2155MHz B Divided into 9 sub-blocks of 5MHz each 2010MHz – 2025MHz C Divided into 3 sub-blocks of 5MHz each 5.6 The above frequency bands, which are allocated as Spectrum Assignment under

Determination No. 1 of 2002 , are to be assigned in three (3) combination sets of sub- blocks. Each combination set consists of three contiguous paired sub-blocks from Blocks A and B (2 x 15 MHz paired spectrum) and one sub-block from Block C (1 x 5 MHz unpaired spectrum).

Table 2

Combination Set Sub-Block

SA1 2 x 15 MHz paired spectrum in Blocks A (1920MHz-1935MHz) and B (2110MHz-2125MHz);

1 x 5 MHz unpaired spectrum in Block C (2010MHz – 2015MHz)

SA2

2 x 15MHz paired spectrum in Blocks A

(1935MHz – 1950MHz) and B (2125MHz – 2140MHz);

1 x 5MHz unpaired spectrum in Block C (2015MHz – 2020MHz)

SA3

2 x 15MHz paired spectrum in Blocks A

(1950MHz – 1965MHz) and B (2140MHz – 2155MHz);

1 x 5MHz unpaired spectrum in Block C (2020MHz – 2025MHz)

5.7 There is a total of 170 MHz broken up into two groups of bands designated for terrestrial applications. These are the paired Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) bandwidth of 2 x 45 MHz (Block A & B) for mobile application and the unpaired Time Division Duplex (TDD) band of 15 MHz (15 MHz) for low mobility or fixed wireless applications. 2 x 30 MHz blocks are for Mobile Satellite Services (MSS).

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Table 3

IMT2000 TDD1 Block Channelling Plan (at 5 MHz per channel) in the Frequency Band 1885 MHz to 1920 MHz

TDD1 block (1885 MHz to 1920 MHz)

Frequency Band (MHz) Channel

Designation Lower Center Upper 1 1885 1887.5 1890 2 1890 1892.5 1895 3 1895 1897.5 1900 4 1900 1902.5 1905 5 1905 1907.5 1910 6 1910 1912.5 1915 7 1915 1917.5 1920 Legends:

DECT

Unallocated, open for AA

Table 4

IMT2000 TDD2 (Block C) Channelling Plan (at 5 MHz per channel) in the Frequency Band 2010 MHz to 2025 MHz

TDD1 block (1885 MHz to 1920 MHz) Frequency Band (MHz) Channel

Designation Lower Center Upper 1 2010 2012.5 2015 2 2015 2017.5 2020 3 2020 2022.5 2025 Legends:

SA1 combination set SA2 combination set SA3 combination set

Table 5

IMT2000 FDD (Block A and B) Paired Channelling Plan (at 5 MHz per channel) in the Frequency Band 1920 MHz to 1980 MHz and 2110 MHz to 2170 MHz

FDD1 block A (1920 MHz to 1980 MHz) FDD2 block B (2110 MHz to 2170 MHz) Frequency Band (MHz) Frequency Band (MHz)

Channel

Designation Lower Center Upper Lower Center Upper

Channel Designation 1 1920 1922.5 1925 2110 2112.5 2115 1’

2 1925 1927.5 1930 2115 2117.5 2120 2’

3 1930 1932.5 1935 2120 2122.5 2125 3’

4 1935 1937.5 1940 2125 2127.5 2130 4’

5 1940 1942.5 1945 2130 2132.5 2135 5’

6 1945 1947.5 1950 2135 2137.5 2140 6’

7 1950 1952.5 1955 2140 2142.5 2145 7’

8 1955 1957.5 1960 2145 2147.5 2150 8’

9 1960 1962.5 1965 2150 2152.5 2155 9’

10 1965 1967.5 1970 2155 2157.5 2160 10’

11 1970 1972.5 1975 2160 2162.5 2165 11’

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12 1975 1977.5 1980 2165 2167.5 2170 12’

Legends:

SA1 combination set SA2 combination set SA3 combination set Unallocated, reserved

Table 6

IMT2000 MSS1 Block Channelling Plan (at 5 MHz per channel) in the Frequency Band 1980 MHz to 2010 MHz

MSS1 block (1980 MHz to 2010 MHz) Frequency Band (MHz) Channel

Designation Lower Center Upper 1 1980 1982.5 1985 2 1985 1987.5 1990 3 1990 1992.5 1995 4 1995 1997.5 2000 5 2000 2002.5 2005 6 2005 2007.5 2010 Legends:

Unallocated, reserved

Table 7

IMT2000 MSS2 Block Channelling Plan (at 5 MHz per channel) in the Frequency Band 2170 MHz to 2200 MHz

MSS2 block (2170 MHz to 2200 MHz) Frequency Band (MHz) Channel

Designation Lower Center Upper 1 2170 2172.5 2175 2 2175 2177.5 2180 3 2180 2182.5 2185 4 2185 2187.5 2190 5 2190 2192.5 2195 6 2195 2197.5 2200 Legends:

Unallocated, reserved

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5.11 The 1885 MHz to 1900 MHz in TDD1 block is intended for private use using cordless telephone (DECT) system.

6.0 SPECIAL REMARKS AND CONSIDERATIONS

6.1 Bandwidth demand studies by the ITU-R have been completed into the future spectrum requirements of IMT-2000 networks. It was on the basis of these studies that further spectrum was identified at WRC 2000.

6.2 The spectrum implications of the scenario planning exercise for IMT-2000 spectrum were that a total of at least 2 x 240 MHz of symmetric terrestrial spectrum would be required by the year 2010 (based on the Total Mobility scenario). This prediction, however, is based on the assumption that highly asymmetric traffic such as Video on Demand would primarily be carried via other means, such as DTV.

6.3 In countries where the requirements for additional spectrum are limited, the extension bands can be used for other radio services in accordance with the frequency allocations in the Radio Regulations.

6.4 It is possible that the IMT-2000 allocations could be revisited at WRC 2006 by which time future demand should be easier to predict.

6.5 MLA 38 in the Malaysian Spectrum Plan specifies that parts of the frequency band 2504 – 2688 MHz is planned for IMT 2000 extension band by 2010. Part of the bands 806 to 960 MHz and 1710 to 1885 MHz may also be allocated as IMT 2000 extension bands in the future.

6.6 The allocation of spectrum and shared services within these bands are found in the Malaysian Spectrum Plan and an extract of it is shown in Table 8:

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Table 8

Radio Services Sharing the Frequency Band 1885 - 2200 MHz Frequency

Band (MHz) Malaysian Allocation Notes/Future use 1710 - 1930 FIXED MLA20

MOBILE S5.380 MLA20, MLA40 S5.384A S5.388A

S5.149 S5.341 S5.385 S5.388

MLA20 : for civil use only.

Bands 1710 – 1785 MHz and 1785 – 1880 MHz used by GSM 1800 [previously known as Personal Communications Network (PCN)].

The Bands 1885 – 2025 MHz is allocated for use by IMT 2000 terrestrial components.

Bands below 1885 MHz may be allocated as IMT 2000 extension bands in the future.

Bands 1880 – 1900 MHz are allocated for IMT DECT.

MLA40 : The frequency band 1885 – 2025 MHz and 2110 – 2200 MHz is allocated for International Mobile Telecommunications Service (IMT 2000) in Malaysia.

1930 - 1970 FIXED MLA20

MOBILE MLA20, MLA40 S5.388A

S5.388

Bands 1885 – 1980 MHz are allocated for IMT 2000 Terrestrial components.

1970 - 1980 FIXED MLA20

MOBILE MLA20, MLA40 S5.388A

MLA40 : The frequency band 1885 – 2025 MHz and 2110 – 2200 MHz is allocated for

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1980 - 2010 FIXED MOBILE

MOBILE-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) MLA34, MLA40

S5.388 S5.389A S5.389B

MLA34 : The frequency bands filed for MEASAT Satellite Services are shown in Chapter III, Part 3.4 General Table of Frequencies information.

Bands 1980 – 2010 MHz are allocated for IMT 2000 Satellite components.

2010 - 2025 FIXED

MOBILE S5.388A

S5.388 MLA40

2025 - 2110 SPACE OPERATION (Earth-to-space) (space-to-space)

EARTH EXPLORATION-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) (space-to-space) FIXED

MOBILE S5.391

SPACE RESEARCH (Earth-to-space) (space-to-space)

S5.392

Earth Exploration Satellite (EES) sharing with Fixed and Mobile Services.

2110 - 2120 FIXED

MOBILE MLA40 S5.388A

SPACE RESEARCH (Deep space) (Earth- to-space)

S5.388

2120 – 2160 FIXED

S5.388

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2160 - 2170 FIXED

S5.388

2170 - 2200 FIXED MOBILE

MOBILE-SATELLITE (Space-to-earth) MLA34, MLA40

S5.388 S5.389A

MLA34 : The frequency bands filed for MEASAT Satellite Services are shown in Chapter III, Part 3.4 General Table of Frequencies information.

7.0 PRINCIPLES OF ASSIGNMENT

7.1 Authorisation to use the IMT-2000 spectrum from, a) 1920 MHz to 1965 MHz;

b) 2010 MHz to 2025 MHz; and c) 2110 MHz to 2155 MHz,

is by way of Spectrum Assignment (SA) under the Ministerial Determination on Spectrum Assignment No. 1 of 2002 [Not: Currently combination blocks SA2 and SA3 has been assigned];

while, authorisation to use the IMT-2000 spectrum from a) 1900 MHz to 1920 MHz;

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Spectrum Assignment

7.2.1 By invitation from the Commission and the issuance of the Applicant Information Package (AIP).

Apparatus Assignment

7.2.2 IMT2000 Spectrum Assignment holders may apply for the allocated band (1900-1920MHz) under apparatus assignment. They are required to submit AA application for the apparatus on the prescribed AA forms.

7.3 The validity period of SA is 20 years or a specified lesser period while the validity period for an AA is one (1) year and the AA holder may make fresh application for the AA not less than two months before expiry.

7.4 Issuance of an AA is also subject to successful co-ordination among assigned stations and with neighbouring administrations where it applies.

7.5 The AA shall be distributed equally to the IMT-2000 Spectrum Assignment Holders.

7.6 The conditions that may be imposed by the MCMC are the standard conditions for an assignment, and conditions for a SA, AA and CA as specified in the Communications and Multimedia (Spectrum) Regulations 2000.

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8.0 REFERENCES

[1] ITU-R M.1457-1 (08/01) Detailed specifications of the radio interfaces of International Mobile Telecommunications-2000 (IMT-2000)

[2] ITU-R M.687-2 (02/97) International Mobile Telecommunications 2000 (IMT-2000) - This Recommendation defines the objectives to be met by IMT-2000 and provides the overall IMT-2000 concepts with particular consideration to achieving worldwide roaming and compatibility.

[3] ITU-R M.1034-1 (02/97) Requirements for the radio interface(s) for International Mobile Telecommunications-2000 (IMT-2000)

[4] ITU-R M.1456 (05/00) Minimum performance characteristics and operational conditions for high altitude platform stations providing IMT-2000 in the bands 1885- 1980 MHz, 2010-2025 MHz and 2110-2170 MHz in Regions 1 and 3 and 1885-1980 MHz and 2110-2160 MHz in Region 2

[5] ITU-R M.819-2 (02/97) International Mobile Telecommunications-2000 (IMT-2000) for developing countries

[6] ITU-R M.1079-1 (05/00) Performance and quality of service requirements for International Mobile Telecommunications-2000 (IMT-2000)

[7] ITU-R M.1224 (02/97) Vocabulary of Terms for International Mobile Telecommunications-2000 (IMT-2000)

[8] ITU-R M.1225 (02/97) Guidelines for Evaluation of Radio Transmission Technologies for IMT-2000

[9] Applicant Information Package No.1 of 2002 – IMT-2000 Spectrum Assignment in Malaysia

[10] Strategic Issues for Spectrum Usage 2002

[11] The Potential for Accommodating Third Generation Mobile Systems in the 1710 – 1850 MHz Band: Federal Operations, Relocation Costs, and Operational Impacts; US Department of Commerce, March 2001

[12] Spectrum Issues for Next Generation Cellular, Bernhard H. Walke, Communication Networks, Aachen University of Technology

[13] Standardization of DECT in Europe and around the world, January 2000

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APPENDIX A

Malaysian Band Plan for IMT 2000 (General)

TDD 1 FDD1

(Blk A) MSS1 TDD 2

(Blk C) MSS2

1885 MHz 1920 2200 MHz

2170

2110

2025

2010

1980

FDD2 (Blk B)

35 MHz 60 MHz 30 MHz 15 MHz 85 MHz 60 MHz 30 MHz

Legend:

TDD : Time Division Duplex FDD : Fixed Division Duplex MSS : Mobile-Satellite Service Non-IMT2000 allocation

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APPENDIX B

Malaysia Band Plan for IMT-2000 (Assignment)

1885 MHz 1920 2200 MHz

2170

2110

2025

2010

1980

15 MHz

45 MHz 30 MHz 85 MHz 45 MHz 30 MHz

1965 2155

15 MHz 15 MHz

20 MHz

1900

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APPENDIX C

Global Core Bands for IMT-2000

At the Radio Conference in 1992, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) identified the core bands for a third generation mobile telecommunications system:

• Terrestrial: 1885 – 1980 MHz / 2010 – 2025 MHz / 2110 – 2170 MHz (total 170 MHz)

• Satellite: 1980 – 2010 MHz / 2170 – 2200 MHz (total 60 MHz)

Global core bands for third generation of mobile telecommunications systems.