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To: gdichaz who wrote (11937)	6/9/2000 2:24:00 PM
From: Eric L	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 13582

Chaz, << Europeans themselves are not beyond some tactics >> Re: (Speaking of "Europeans") GSMA Comments on WRC-2000. Rather conciliatory. Note, however, they are not giving up on dedicated 1800 MHz spectrum for GSM-1800 in Brazil. I'll be a happy camper if that notion gets ditched and in a funk if it does not. GSM Association Welcomes ITU Approval Of Additional Spectrum For Third Generation (3G) GSMA Press Release London 5 June 2000 The GSM Association has welcomed the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) approval of additional spectrum requirements for third generation (3G) services - announced during the conclusion to the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-2000). The GSM Association, the 447-member strong industry representative body for the GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) community is a member of the ITU, and as such has participated in deliberations regarding the quest for additional spectrum for IMT-2000. IMT-2000 is the 3G technology evolution route that most GSM operators will implement as they move towards hi-speed wireless data and multi-media services. Chairman of the GSM Association, Jim Healy commented on the results of WRC-2000, saying: "The GSM Association went to Istanbul looking for 160 MHz of additional spectrum on top of what we have globally today for second and third generation mobile systems such as GSM. We were also looking for spectrum that would keep the industry's costs as low as possible through large globally harmonised frequency bands with a good regulatory status. We also had some other factors in mind such as the provision of 3G services to rural communities." "From what we knew through our work with our co-operation partners, the UMTS Forum, and additional feedback from the GSM Association's own Regional Interest Groups, we believed that spectrum around 2.6 GHz would be satisfactory for a large majority of our members. However due to the fact that second generation GSM1900 systems have been implemented in the IMT-2000 core-band in the Americas, we knew that there would have to be something in addition." "By identifying the GSM900 and GSM1800 bands as well as 2.5 GHz for IMT-2000, we believe the ITU and the member administrations, which had the responsibility for brokering the WRC agreements, has taken an important step," he added. In the future, the GSM Association believes its members operating GSM in these bands will be able to evolve towards IMT-2000 technology at their own pace, in order to obtain better spectrum efficiencies and provide additional capacity for their customers. "We are of course very pleased that the conference has globally identified 190 MHz of spectrum at 2.6 GHz for IMT-2000, which will help a number of our members from 2005 onwards," said Healy. Also importantly, the GSM Association's members in the Americas, where national administrations have used the IMT-2000 core band for GSM1900 and other systems, will also have the opportunity to implement IMT-2000 in either the 1.8 GHz or 2.5 GHz bands, dependant on equipment availability and national circumstances. "It's key to note that some Latin American countries which have not deployed the whole core band will be in a strong position to implement IMT2000 in this band as well as to deploy second generation systems such as GSM 1800 in the 1.8GHz band," said Healy. *"This alternative will integrate those countries into the IMT2000 community much earlier," he added.)* "We also noted that at WRC-2000 some countries were looking at spectrum below 806 MHz which could be extremely attractive for the coverage of larger rural communities. Such a possibility generally requires that a major market adopts IMT-2000 technology in this spectrum range and that the bands in question can be cleared of existing services in the countries that could make most benefit of this development. We look forward to future developments in this regard." The GSM Association, whilst applauding the vision of WRC delegates and the results on the IMT-2000 discussions overall, nevertheless realises that there is much more to do to ensure that IMT-2000 technology is implemented globally in a harmonised manner. This is so that the World's community can reap the benefits of global roaming and advanced wireless communications and applications which is already experienced by almost half a billion GSM users world-wide. "The GSM Association will co-operate with the ITU, in partnership with the UMTS Forum to ensure that the IMT-2000 vision becomes a reality," concluded Healy. << - Eric -

To: gdichaz who wrote (11937)	6/9/2000 2:34:00 PM
From: Eric L	Respond to of 13582

Chaz, << The Europeans have just finished fighting for maximum European ... >> They ain't finished yet. RE: 3G Licensing in Europe. No mention of movement to incorporate MC standards under ETSI, or removing regulatory restrictions on deployment of other than UMTS, but it would seem logical that that would be addressed in this forum. *Gsm Europe To Assess Third Generation (3G) Licencing And Other Mobile Market Developments* GSMA Press Release London 7 June 2000 GSM Association's European members set to exchange views on licensing, M-Commerce, latest technology and regulatory developments Members of GSM Europe, the European Interest Group of the GSM Association, will meet this week in Istanbul, Turkey (8-9 June 2000) to discuss a number of critical issues currently influencing the on-going development and evolution of GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) across the region. "High on the agenda will be a discussion to consider the situation surrounding the various Third generation (3G) licensing processes across Europe ? issues that will ensure a keen exchange of views - particularly in light of the recent UK Third Generation licence auction," says Rutger van Basten Batenburg, Chairman of the GSM Europe group. The UK auction process has created widespread debate relating to the impact that this process will have Europe-wide. "Clearly the experience of attaining 3G licenses in the UK has considerable implications for operators around Europe," adds van Basten Batenburg. Leading European analysts from Deutsche Bank will present a report regarding 3G financing, and how they believe that the current licensing environment will impact the development and growth of the 3G market. They are also expected to outline how licensing costs will affect operators who wish to operate and compete effectively in the future 3G market. In addition Goldman Sachs will assess the fusion of mobile and the Internet from financial perspectives. "We hope to provide an open forum where delegates can share their own national experiences and perceptions of the licensing processes," says van Basten Batenburg. The introduction of UMTS in the UK will also bring valuable experiences to the table for delegates from other European countries to discuss. Many operators are keen to understand the opportunities and issues that interconnection in a wireless data world will bring. The significant growth, challenges and opportunities for Mobile Commerce (M-Commerce) will also be assessed. "We will look at leading edge technologies in this exciting and fast growing arena, and will outline how the new EU regulation on E-Commerce will impact the mobile industry," says van Basten Batenburg. Delegates will be fully briefed on the progress of key GSM Europe working groups that have been looking at a number of European developments, such as the impact of decisions made at the recent WRC 2000 Conference on spectrum availability. It will also examine a report of 3G frequencies from a special GSM Europe working party. The Plenary will similarly discuss the proposed package of Directives, including how we plan to move forward in the consultative process within the European institutions. The European Plenary meeting marks a significant and important point for all European GSM operators. "We are on the brink of major changes in the telecom industry. The introduction of new 3G technologies brings with it opportunities, and new ways of operating that touch every area of the business," says van Basten Batenburg. "At this meeting we will outline ways in which GSM may evolve in Europe, and identify the strategies which can be employed to achieve our goals for the future." << - Eric -