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Contents Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................. 3

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 6

Keys to the Future: 28 GHz/18 GHz Bands Power Innovative Satellite Services .............................. 6

Agenda Item 1.5 .................................................................................................................................. 8

Agenda Item 1.13 .............................................................................................................................. 11

Agenda Item 1.14 .............................................................................................................................. 14

Agenda Item 10 ................................................................................................................................. 16

ANNEX 1: Multi-country proposal for AI 1.5 .................................................................................... 17

ANNEX 2: Cover Letter to APG Contribution .................................................................................... 27

ANNEX 3: Accreditation Procedures ............................................................................................. 3528

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Executive Summary This year’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU) World Radio Conference (WRC-19, see WRC-19 website1), which will take place between October 28th and November 22nd, will be critically important to Pacific Island nations for the issues addressing the global digital divide. In particular, items on the agenda impacting the Ka band/28 GHz frequency range (and its paired 18 GHz band) will determine the extent to which satellite broadband services are allowed to use spectrum to bring connectivity and affordable cutting edge digital services to all. WRC-19 offers a unique occasion for countries across the globe to make their voices heard and express their interests, desires, and vision of the future of telecommunications. Pacific Island administrations have an essential role to play in ensuring global access to a wide range of connectivity solutions (both satellite and mobile broadband) is maintained through active participation in the WRC-19. Therefore, Pacific Island administrations are encouraged to participate in the process, both regionally and globally through both the Asia Pacific Telecommunity (APT) and the International Telecommunication Uniuon (ITU). Most of the WRC-19 discussions related to broadband satellite will focus on the 28 GHz band (27.5-29.5 GHz) and its paired 18 GHz band (17.7-19.7 GHz) and their potential allocation for next-generation satellite broadband services. The discussions on 28 GHz are already under consieeration for WRC-19 in Agenda Items 1.5 and 1.14 and will likely come up in others such as AI 1.13 and AI 10.

Agenda Item 1.5 – Earth Stations in Motion in the 17.7-19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz Bands

Agenda Item 1.13 – IMT/5G Identification in bands above 24.25 GHz (excluding 28 GHz)

AI 1.14 – High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS)

AI 10 – Future Agenda Items for WRC-23

Member states have started deliberations ahead of the final meeting of theAPT in Tokyo July 31st - August 6th where a regional position, if any, will be determined ahead of the WRC-19. A brief timeline of key ITU events this year is as follows: STEP 1: Global Symposium Regulators /PITA develop sub-regional PITA position. STEP 2: Asia Pacific Telecommunity Conference Preparatory Group (APG) (Tokyo, 31 July – 6 August) to develop regional positions for WRC-19. STEP 3: WRC-19 (Sharm El Shiekh, Egypt, 28 October – 22 November) to make global decisions.

In order to preserve the optimal use of the 28 GHz band for affordable satellite connectivity services, we seek the support of Pacific Island nations to push for the adoption of a globally harmonized solution for Ka-band. This means that countries should oppose any efforts to expand other services, like IMT-2020 or 5G in the 28 GHz band, if proposed at APG and positively support expanded satellite broadband use of the 28 GHz band by support the adoption of a regulatory

1 https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-R/conferences/wrc/2019/Pages/default.aspx

GSR/PITA APG WRC-19

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framework for Ka-band Earth Stations in Motion (ESIMs) and for the accommodation of 5G in radio frequencies outside of the 28 GHz band. At the end of the APG preparatory process, the Sectreatriat will submit a chart that looks like the following indicating each country’s position on individual WRC-19 Agenda Items (sample from WRC-15 submission) and whether there is an Asia-Pacific Common Proposal (ACP):

We present below a guide to WRC-19 and its key Agenda Items (AIs) that will impact broadband

satellite connectivity services. In addition, for your convience, we have provided in Annex I a guidance for eligibility regarding participation for the WRC-19. This includes guidelines for administrations that are unable to attend WRC-19 in person. Our proposal to the Pacific Island Nations is as follows, kindly indicate your support for the different Agenda Items on the attached cover sheet in Annex 3 and return to APT Secretariat with a copy to the PITA coordinator. (See ANNEX 3, sign and submit indicating your support for these Agenda Items).

Agenda Item Proposal to Support

Agenda Item 1.5 – Earth Stations in Motion in the 17.7-19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz Bands

Support addition of a footnote and Resolution allowing for ESIMs in the 27.5-29.5 GHz band

Agenda Item 1.13 – IMT/5G Identification in bands above 24.25 GHz

Support IMT Identifications in the 24.25 – 27.5 GHz; 37-40 GHz (Region 2), 40.5 -43.5 GHz (Region 1and 3) and the 66-71 GHz, 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz bands. (Please note that this EXCLUDES the 28 GHz band).

AI 1.14 – High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS)

Ensure the protection of FSS, and other services in the bands and ensure that any new FSS system can be deployed in the future without constraint or interference from HAPS

AI 10 – Future Agenda Items for WRC-23 Ensure that the 28GHz band will not be studied at

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WRC-23 for IMT-2020

To support the above proposals please ensure your administration signs onto the Agenda Item 1.5 multi-country proposal (Annex 2) and the Agenda Item 1.13 proposal from Papua New Guinea at the 31 July – 6 August, 2019 APG meeting (Tokyo, Japan).

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Introduction Every three to four years, national administrations, including PITA’s members, make important spectrum allocation and regulatory decisions at the International Telecommunication Uniuon’s World Radio Conference (WRC), driving the direction of global communication technology adoption, policy and harmonization. The conference is vital for regulators and policymakers who seek to ensure that essential communications services are made available to their citizens; for PITA members, this means enabling critical satellite broadband services. This year’s WRC (WRC-19) is no exception; but it may be more critical for Pacific Island nations than previous WRCs, as administrations take decisions that will directly impact communications access for Pacific Island nations. In particular, there are multiple items on the agenda that will determine the extent to which satellite services are allowed to use spectrum to bring connectivity and cutting edge digital services to all. The global reach and quality of broadband satellites are expanding at an unprecedented rate, especially to

those previously unconnected. But, satellites require spectrum to provide access. Such access must be stable in the long-term, owing to the lengthy development, deployment, and operation timelines that satellite systems require. Whether the solutions are direct-to-consumer broadband, communications (emergency and traditional), radio determination (GPS), broadcasting, earth monitoring, meteorological services, and asset tracking, the industry needs access to spectrum to provide broadband to Pacific Island nations. Broadband satellite services are particularly important for island nations, such as PITA’s members, for a number of reasons. First, due to their unique positioning miles above the earth’s surface, broadband satellites can bypass geographical barriers that terrestrial services cannot. With its vast footprint, a single satellite can cover many islands at the same time, while multi-island coverage using terrestrial infrastructure would require cost-prohibitive buildouts of many radio towers or fiber cables. Second, satellite is cost efficient. The delivery of high-speed broadband to end-users’ homes and villages – as well as small, medium and large businesses – via satellite is more affordable than ever before. Today’s satellites can provide broadband with speeds and prices comparable to terrestrial networks. Third, satellite broadband is resilient, providing vital services during the most extreme weather events. This is critical for island nations, which are vulnerable to hurricanes, tsunamis and other natural disasters. Over the past year, we have seen island nations all over the world forgo traditional terrestrial broadband technology in favor of satellite broadband due to its multi-faceted advantages. Satellite solutions are achieving what no other technology could before: providing ubiquitous broadband coverage that connects everyone, no matter where they are. In order to see this vision achieved, regulators and policymakers at WRC-19 will have the opportunity to support innovative satellite solutions, such as Earth Stations In Motion (ESIM).

Keys to the Future: 28 GHz/18 GHz Bands Power Innovative Satellite Services

The 28 GHz and 18 GHz bands are essential for satellites. The 28 GHz band, for example, offers a number of benefits over previously-used lower frequency bands, enabling satellites to provide far more capacity while delivering information at affordable costs. Moreover, the 28 GHz and 18 GHz bands enable the development of innovative, world-changing satellite solutions that will help achieve

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the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely ubiquitous, affordable and high-speed connectivity. The 28 GHz and 18 GHz bands power satellite innovations that expand global connectivity through: Affordability: High-capacity satellites are transforming the cost and availability of broadband, making a wide range of new services available at prices never before achieved. High-quality satellite-powered broadband services are growing more affordable than ever before no matter where one lives or travels. For island nations like PITA’s members, satellite services will continue to be the most affordable broadband solutions for end-users, businesses and governments. Inclusiveness: Satellite systems with over one terabit per second of capacity are now under construction. Once deployed, they will supercharge satellites’ ability to extend digital connectivity to all communities and all citizens, wherever they are located. High-capacity satellites will enable high-quality, ubiquitous coverage, bridging the digital divide and powering the global economy of today and tomorrow. High-Quality Speeds: Satellites provide high-speed broadband connectivity that rivals terrestrial solutions. With speeds of up to 100 Mbps, satellite-powered broadband is a viable alternative to traditional terrestrial broadband services. As satellite technologies continue to advance, they will achieve higher speeds at lower costs, giving users better service at a fraction of the cost. Extending Connectivity Frontiers: Earth Stations in Motion (ESIMs) extend satellite broadband delivery to maritime vessels and aircraft critical for island nations’ economies and supply chains. ESIMs will increase broadband penetration and mobility in the region and enhance cost effective communications for maritime and aeronautical stakeholders. They are the natural next step towards universal satellite-powered broadband connectivity, taking the same path as services such as GPS. To support these efforts, Pacific Island nations should continue to promote the satellite industry’s efficient utilization of the 28GHz and 18GHz bands.

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Agenda Item 1.5 – Earth Stations in Motion in the 17.7-19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz Bands

Agenda item 1.5: to consider the use of the frequency bands 17.7-19.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 27.5-29.5 GHz (Earth-to-space) by earth stations in motion communicating with geostationary space stations in the fixed-satellite service and take appropriate action, in accordance with Resolution 158 (WRC-15). Background: Advances in antenna technology have allowed for Earth Stations in Motion. ESIMs currently serve a wide range of applications, on board aircraft, marine vessels, and on land transport (trains, busses, cars). ESIMs provide broadband capacity and penetration by enabling connectivity while moving. One of ESIMs most prominent applications is enabling in-flight Wi-Fi to passengers. Some satellite providers believe they will connect over 1 billion devices in the next 5-10 years on-board aircraft alone. Considering that users expect to be able to connect to the Internet wherever they are, satellite-powered broadband enabled by ESIMs is a key component in meeting that demand and making the use of broadband ubiquitous and easier than ever. At the last WRC, the Conference adopted a framework to allow ESIMs to communicate with GSO FSS networks in the frequency bands 19.7 – 20.2 GHz and 29.5 – 30 GHz bands. In addition, WRC-15 proposed a future agenda item for WRC-19 to consider expanding the frequency range in which ESIMs can communicate to include 17.7 – 19.7 GHz (18 GHz) and 27.5 – 29.5 GHz (28 GHz). This agenda item, AI 1.5, will be considered at WRC-19. WRC-15 charged the ITU-R to study sharing and compatibility between ESIMs and existing services in these frequency bands to ensure protection of, and not impose undue constraints on, services allocated in those frequency bands. Frequency bands 17.7-19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz are currently allocated to the FSS, among other services, and used by GSO Satellite FSS networks. These bands are shared with other services, including (in some sub-bands) non-geostationary orbital satellite (non-GSO) satellite FSS systems, feeder links for non-GSO systems for the mobile-satellite service and terrestrial systems. To protect other services assigned in these bands, different conditions of use must be applied to different types of ESIMs, since scenarios of interference from other services will be different for maritime, aeronautical and terrestrial ESIM. The ITU-R studies identified ways for ESIMs to operate compatibly with other services. ESIMs will enhance broadband penetration in the Pacific with increased mobility across maritime, aeronautical and land vessels. With improved mobile connectivity capabilities, ESIMs will advance cost effective communications for transport operators, shippers, fishing fleets, and promote broadband availability to businesses, tourists and the general population. By supporting AI 1.5, the radio conference will not only support increasing digital economic activity and productivity, but also enable

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satellite providers in achieving mass market services and promote innovative solutions within the 28 and 18 GHz bands. Key Facts:

The global aviation industry has flown billions of air miles with ESIMs in the Ka-band, as well as other bands, without causing interference.

ESIM antennas are constantly (on a millisecond basis) adjusting their positioning to keep in line with the satellite, which means they are constantly locked-on. For that reason, ESIM antennas are in fact less likely than traditional fixed antennas to cause interference.

Coordination protocols for ESIMs that are registered in one country and are entering the airspace, maritime boundaries, or territory of another to register and deconflict their services. Those protocols can easily scale to meet the expanded use of the Ka-band for ESIMs.

Proposal to Support: To support broadband satellites, administrations should support Method B from the CPM report which proposes to add a new footnote (No. 5.A15) in RR Article 5 and a reference to a new WRC Resolution providing the conditions for the operation of ESIM and protection of the services to which the frequency bands are allocated. The new WRC Resolution on ESIM should include these key elements:

Use of ESIMs would not change the sharing environment with other GSO FSS networks, as ESIMs would operate within the same technical envelope as existing GSO FSS networks.

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ESIMs will not claim protection from non-GSO FSS systems operating in the frequency band 17.8-18.6 GHz; nor claim protection from BSS feeder link stations operating in the 17.7-18.4 GHz band.

With respect to terrestrial networks: o A receiving ESIM in the 17.7-19.7 GHz band shall not claim protection from terrestrial

services. o Transmitting aeronautical and maritime ESIMs in the 27.5-29.5 GHz band shall not cause

unacceptable interference to terrestrial services; and a transmitting land ESIM in this band shall not cause unacceptable interference to terrestrial services in neighboring countries.

o Aeronautical and maritime ESIMs that conform with Annex 2 of AI 1.5, “Provisions for maritime and aeronautical ESIM to protect terrestrial services in the frequency band 27.5-29.5 GHz” will be considered having met their obligation to terrestrial stations.

o That an appropriate minimum distance for maritime ESIMs to operate offshore is 60 km without approval from the coastal State in advance.

o That for aeronautical ESIMs when within line-of-sight of the territory of an administration, within which terrestrial services are operating on a co-frequency basis within portions of the frequency band 27.5-29.5 GHz, the maximum pfd produced in those co-frequency band segments should not exceed the limits included in Annex 2 of AI 1.5. Higher pfd limits would require prior agreement from that administration.

o That for land ESIMs, compatibility with other services can be managed by administrations domestically and through bilateral arrangements with neighboring countries.

One of the key aeronautical ESIM applications is enabling aircraft Wi-Fi connectivity through all phases of a flight. This means gate-to-gate (G2G) broadband availability. To meet G2G demand, WRC-19 should oppose any altitude restrictions in any resolution that would preclude connectivity when aircraft are on the ground – at the gate, on the tarmac or taxiing. Through the CPM-proposed Method B, administrations can express support for ESIMs and signify that WRC-19 adopts regulatory changes necessary to ensure that all nations can take advantage of all the services and innovations that Earth Stations In Motion (ESIM) can offer. PITA administrations should consider submitting a multi-country proposal for supporting ESIMs in the 17.7-19.7 and 27.5-29.5 GHz bands. A sample proposal for Agenda Item 1.5 is included in Annex 2 of this document.

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Agenda Item 1.13 – IMT Identification in bands above 24.25GHz Agenda item 1.13: to consider identification of frequency bands for the future development of International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), including possible additional allocations to the mobile service on a primary basis, in accordance with Resolution 238 (WRC-15). Background: IMT systems are evolving and advancing with the rollout of 5G technologies. Advanced IMT applications are requiring more blocks of spectrum. At WRC-19, in accordance to Resolution 238 (WRC-15), spectrum needs and compatibility studies will be reviewed to identify spectrum to IMT systems between 24.25 GHz and 86 GHz bands. The proposed candidate bands represent a large amount of spectrum to be studied and potentially identfied for future IMT systems. Resolution 238 calls for a total of 33 gigahertz of spectrum to be studied for identification to the mobile service on a primary basis: 24.25-27.5 GHz, 31.8 – 33.4 GHz, 37-40.5 GHz, 40.5-42.5 GHz, 42.5-43.5 GHz, 45.5-47.2 GHz, 47.2-50.2 GHz, 50.4-52.6 GHz, 66-71 GHz, 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz as prospects for the IMT-2020 community’s needs. Although Japan, South Korea and the U.S. were proponents to include the 28 GHz band in the allocation studies, the rest of the world decided that the 28GHz band was off limits for IMT consideration, owing to the critical satellite services in use in that band. This year, at WRC-19, the world should maintain the WRC-15 position that the 28 GHz band is not applicable to the IMT community and protect against the study of 28 GHz for potential allocation to IMT within future agenda items, such as those that may be presented for WRC-23.

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Key Facts:

According to the mobile industry, each operator will require approximately 1 GHz of mmWave spectrum; the bands that are finding support in the various regional processes will ensure this need is met.

Many operators have indicated that they will focus their 5G deployments on lower bands like the 700 MHz band, which cover more geographic territory, and will only deploy in the mmWave in specific high-value, high-density markets.

Were the 28 GHz band made partially unavailable to satellite, the costs of deploying those satellite services would increase, and the ability to provide high-quality services at low costs would be reduced.

Proposals to Support: Many of the bands under consideration could support IMT identifications:

24.25 – 27.5 GHz Band – An IMT identification in the 24.25-27.5 GHz Band is possible with appropriate regulatory measures to protect other primary services and to enable continued viable access for FSS and other space service operations.

37 – 43.5 GHz Band – IMT identifications are possible in portions of this band that do not have identifications for High Density FSS (HDFSS) terminals. Provisions will need to be adopted to share with individually licensed earth stations.

o Region 1: Identify IMT in the 40.5-43.5 GHz on the basis of sharing with individually licensed FSS earth stations, thereby preserving HDFSS identification in 39.5 -40.5 GHz band.

o Region 2: Identify IMT in the 37-40 GHz on the basis of sharing with individually licensed FSS earth stations, thereby preserving HDFSS identifications in the 40-42 GHz band.

o Region 3: Identify IMT in the 40.5 – 43.5 GHz on the basis of sharing with individually licensed FSS earth stations thereby preserving the current HDFSS identifications in the 40-40.5 GHz band.

47.2-50.2 GHz and 50.4-51.4 GHz – There is limited interest in identifying IMT in these bands due to the incompatibility with HDFSS and the strong interest in the other candidate bands.

66 – 71 GHz, 71 – 76 GHz and 81 – 86 GHz – These bands are suitable for IMT Identifications due in part to their limited use by other services.

To reiterate, there is over 33 gigahertz of spectrum being considered for the IMT-2020 community, including sufficient mmWave bands (e.g., 37GHz, 42GHz, 47GHz, 66GHz, and 77GHz). The suggested bands provide a surplus of access to viable spectrum that promotes technology equitability, rather than increasing occasions for interference with established technologies. If the 28GHz band were to be allocated to IMT it would create interference with proven satellite services. This outcome would

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greatly harm satellite broadband availability and effectiveness, diminishing the role of satellite solutions for the future. To enable IMT-2020 and protect broadband satellite deployments, PITA administrations should support IMT identificiations in the 24.25 – 27.5 GHz bands globally; 37-40 GHz in Region 2, and 40.5 -43.5 GHz in Regions 1 and 3; and the 66-71 GHz, 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz bands globally. PITA administrations may consider adopting Papua New Guinea’s proposal to the APG19-4 and signing onto the multi-country proposal as indicated in Annex 2:

Summary of Papua New Guinea Proposals for Agenda Item 1.13 as at APG19-4 (January 2019)

Band IMT-2020 Draft CPM Text 24.25-27.00 GHz

Yes Method A2 (Alternative 1 or 2), subject to: - Condition A2d Option1 - Condition A2e Option 2 (with 37 dBm/200 MHz) - Condition A2g Option 3

Draft ITU-R Resolution [A113-IMT 26 GHZ] (WRC-19)

27.0-27.5 GHz No Method A1 in 27-27.5 GHz 37.0-40.5 GHz No Region 3: Method C1 (No Change)

Draft ITU-R Resolution [B113-IMT 40/50GHZ] 40.5-42.5 GHz Yes Region 3: Method D2, subject to:

- Condition D2a, Option 3 Draft ITU-R Resolution [B113-IMT 40/50GHZ]

42.5-43.5 GHz Yes Region 3: Method E2, subject to: - Condition E2a Option 1 or 6 - Condition E2c Option 3 - Condition E2d Option 1 (text currently missing from draft

CPM report; text similar to Condition A2d Option 1

(protection of FSS earth stations at known locations) for the

24.65-25.25 GHz band is expected to be included at CPM) Draft ITU-R Resolution [B113-IMT 40/50GHZ]

47.2-50.2 GHz No Method H1 (No Change) 50.4-52.6 GHz No Method I1 (No Change) 66-71 GHz Yes Method J2 (either alternative 1 or 2) with the conditions of draft

ITU-R Resolution [C113-IMT 66/71GHZ-J2] (WRC-19) 71-76 GHz Yes Method K2 (either alternative 1 or 2) with the conditions of draft

ITU-R Resolution [E113-IMT 70/80GHZ] (WRC-19) 81-86 GHz Yes Method L2 (either alternative 1 or 2) with the conditions of draft

ITU-R Resolution [E113-IMT 70/80GHZ] (WRC-19)

Comment [RR1]: Shall we remove this, since SES’s multi-country position includes the PNG proposals…

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Agenda Item 1.14 – High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS)

Agenda item 1.14: to consider, on the basis of ITU-R studies in accordance with Resolution 160 (WRC-15), appropriate regulatory actions for high-altitude platform stations (HAPS), within existing fixed-service allocations. Background: Recent technological developments in solar-powered aircraft have improved the viability of solar-powered unmanned aircraft as broadband platforms. Advances in avionics, solar energy stored in lithium-ion batteries, and 3D printing of lightweight composite aircraft parts have fueled global interest in high-altitude unmanned vehicles for a range of applications, including delivery of broadband with minimal ground infrastructure. These advances in platforms along with the need to identify additional means for offering broadband services led WRC-15 to propose an agenda item to consider regulatory actions to support HAPS. This agenda item, AI 1.14, considers additional spectrum needs for gateway and fixed terminal links for HAPS to provide broadband connectivity in the fixed-service (FS) pursuant to Resolution 160 (WRC-15), which specifies the terms and considerations for undertaking revisions to existing identifications for HAPS in the fixed service and the potential for making additional identifications to HAPs in other frequency bands. Today there are several existing identifications for HAPS (see below) although they have not been fully utilized in the past partly due to particular physical and technical and regulatory conditions.

Existing HAPS identifications in FS bands

Frequency band Use Direction Bandwidth Identification

6 440-6 520 MHz GW ↓ 80 MHz 5 Admins (R1, R3)

6 560-6 640 MHz GW ↑ 80 MHz 5 Admins (R1, R3)

27.9-28.2 GHz GW, CPE ↓ 300 MHz 23 Admins (R1, R3)

31-31.3 GHz GW, CPE ↑ 300 MHz 23 Admins (R1, R3)

47.2-47.5 GHz GW, CPE ↑↓ 300 MHz Worldwide

47.9-48.2 GHz GW, CPE ↑↓ 300 MHz Worldwide

GW: Gateway

CPE: fixed terminal customer premises equipment

In order to meet any spectrum needs which could not be satisfied for the use of gateway and fixed terminal links for HAPS, WRC-15 defined additional frequency bands for study for potential HAPS identification: 38-39.5 GHz (worldwide) and the 21.4-22 GHz and 24.25-27.5 GHz bands in Region 2. Several of the existing identifications are subject to the conditions contained within different resolutions. As an example, HAPS operation in the 27.9-28.2 GHz band is limited to 23 countries –

most of whom are APT members - subject to the provisions contained in footnote 5.537A2, which

2 5.537A In Bhutan, Cameroon, Korea (Rep. of), the Russian Federation, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, the Philippines, Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. People’s Rep. of

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stipulate that this band must be used for HAPS downlinks and that HAPS operations ‘shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection from’, other types of fixed-service systems or other co-primary services. Furthermore, the development of these other services shall not be constrained by HAPS. This essentially protects fixed satellite service operations in this band as it places the HAPS on a secondary basis. Proposals to Support: While the concept of HAPS is important as a potential means for offering broadband services via high altitude unmanned aircraft, it is important to ensure the protection of existing FSS, and other services, in the identified bands and those adjacent to it. As it relates to the 28 GHz band - a critical band for the provision of broadband satellite services - this would mean that HAPS protect FSS and not claim protection from FSS in the band. Any expansion of the use by HAPS of the 28 GHz band should be done either on a secondary basis or with adequate protections for FSS to ensure that FSS operations continue without constraint or concern. When considering revising or expanding HAPS identifications, PITA Administrations should ensure the protection of FSS, and other services in the bands and ensure that any new FSS system can be deployed in the future without constraint or interference from HAPS.

Korea, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Viet Nam, the allocation to the fixed service in the band 27.9-28.2 GHz may also be used by high altitude platform stations (HAPS) within the territory of these countries. Such use of 300 MHz of the fixed-service allocation by HAPS in the above countries is further limited to operation in the HAPS-to-ground direction and shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection from, other types of fixed-service systems or other co-primary services. Furthermore, the development of these other services shall not be constrained by HAPS. See Resolution 145 (Rev.WRC-12). (WRC-12)

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Agenda Item 10 – Future Agenda Items for WRC-23

AI 10: to recommend to the Council items for inclusion in the agenda for the next WRC, and to give its views on the preliminary agenda for the subsequent conference and on possible agenda items for future conferences, in accordance with Article 7 of the Convention. Background: One of the key tasks of any World Radio Conference is to propose the agenda for the next WRC and a preliminary agenda for the following WRC. In this case, WRC-19 will propose an agenda for WRC-23 and a preliminary agenda for WRC-27.

WRC-15 established a preliminary agenda for WRC-23 that includes an agenda item to consider new allocations to the fixed-satellite service in the 37.5-39.5 GHz (Earth-to-space) band. This will be one of the inputs that WRC-19 will use to prepare the agenda for WRC-23. WRC-19 will set agenda items for WRC-23 based on contributions from administrations and regional bodies as well as developments taking place during WRC-19.

All proposed agenda items will need to be considered in light of their potential impact to existing and future FSS services. In addition to consideration of additional spectrum for FSS, it is expected that there will be proposals for agenda items to allow ESIMs for NGSO FSS systems in the 27.5 – 29.5 GHz band. PITA administrations should support these proposed agenda items.

At the same time, it is expected that administrations will propose a future agenda item for WRC-23 (or possibly WRC-27) calling for consideration of additional IMT identifications, possibly in the 28 GHz band. It is important to the future of broadband satellite services that any proposed future agenda item for IMT exclude the 28 GHz band from consideration. Proposals to Support: PITA administrations should support agenda items that support the provision of satellite services, either by considering additional allocations to satellite services or enhancing protections. As examples, the proposed agenda items calling for additional FSS spectrum and supporting NGSO ESIMs in the 28 GHz band should be supported. Any agenda item that calls for consideration of IMT in the 28 GHz or other key satellite bands should be opposed, as it would threaten the ability of broadband satellite operators to offer services in those bands.

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ANNEX 1: Multi-country proposal for AI 1.5

SAMPLE MULTI-COUNTRY PROPOSAL ON WRC-19 AGENDA ITEM 1.5

ASIA-PACIFIC TELECOMMUNITY Document No:

The 5th Meeting of the APT Conference Preparatory

Group for WRC-19 (APG19-5)

APG19-5/INP-xx

31 July – 6 August 2019, Tokyo, Japan xx July 2019

Country [Insert Country Name]

COMMON PROPOSAL ON WRC-19 AGENDA ITEM 1. 5

Agenda item 1.5: to consider the use of the frequency bands 17.7-19.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 27.5-29.5

GHz (Earth-to-space) by earth stations in motion communicating with geostationary space stations in the

fixed-satellite service and take appropriate action, in accordance with Resolution 158 (WRC-15);

Resolution 158 (WRC-15): Use of the frequency bands 17.7-19.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 27.5-29.5 GHz

(Earth-to-space) by earth stations in motion communicating with geostationary space stations in the fixed-

satellite service.

1. Background

Global broadband satellites are enabling access to broadband services to many at an unprecedented rate,

especially to those previously unconnected. Island nations in particular rely on satellite broadband services to

provide important coverage and connectivity that traditional telecommunications infrastructure is unable to

provide, enhancing economic growth and engagement. A tool that will drive broadband penetration further

and serve as a key technological enabler of global mobile satellite communications are earth stations in

motions (ESIM).

Earth stations in motion (ESIM) provide a wide array of applications – onboard aircraft, maritime vessels

and on land (trains, busses, and cars). They enable users to utilize broadband communications and to stay

connected wherever they are - in-flight, on the ocean or while traversing landscapes, thereby servicing the

ever-growing global demand for maintained connectivity.

The 2015 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-15) adopted footnote No. 5.527a enabling ESIMs

to operate by communicating with geostationary satellite networks of the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) in the

frequency bands 29.5-30.0 GHz (Earth-to-space) and 19.7-20.2 GHz (space-to-Earth).

Recognizing the growing demand for mobile services and the global availability of satellite broadband,

WRC-15 adopted WRC-19 Agenda Item 1.5 to consider ESIM operation in the frequency bands 27.5-29.5

GHz (Earth-to-space) and 17.7-19.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) that are allocated to FSS, thereby providing more

spectrum to meet ESIM demands. In February, the Conference Preparatory Meeting considered Agenda

Item 1.5 and developed two methods for addressing Agenda Item 1.5:

Method A – proposes no change to the RR and suppression of Resolution 158 (WRC-15).

Method B - proposes to add a new footnote No. 5.A15 in RR Article 5 and a reference to a new

WRC Resolution providing the conditions for the operation of ESIM and protection of the services

to which the frequency bands are allocated, and consequential suppression of Resolution 158 (WRC-

15).

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The administrations of [XXX/YYY/ZZZ] propose that WRC-19 adopt regulatory changes necessary to

ensure that all nations can take advantage of all the services and innovations that earth stations in motion

(ESIM) can offer. Earth stations in motion (ESIM) will keep the economy moving, facilitating services such

as gate-to-gate connectivity on aircraft, greater connectivity on shipping vessels and supporting critical

services for countries in Region 3.

Proposal:

The administrations of [XXX/YYY/ZZZ] respectfully submit the following proposals to allow for ESIMs in

the 17.7-19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz bands. These proposals include modifications to Article 5 and a

proposed resolution [A15] to facilitate the operation of ESIMs.

ARTICLE 5

Frequency allocations

Section IV – Table of Frequency Allocations

(See No. 2.1)

MOD XXX/1.5/1

15.4-18.4 GHz

Allocation to services

Region 1 Region 2 Region 3

17.7-18.1

FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 5.484A ADD

5.A15

(Earth-to-space) 5.516

MOBILE

17.7-17.8

FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 5.517 ADD

5.A15

(Earth-to-space) 5.516

BROADCASTING-SATELLITE

Mobile

5.515

17.7-18.1

FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 5.484A ADD

5.A15

(Earth-to-space) 5.516

MOBILE

17.8-18.1

FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 5.484A ADD

5.A15

(Earth-to-space) 5.516

MOBILE

5.519

18.1-18.4 FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE (space-to-Earth) 5.484A 5.516B ADD 5.A15

(Earth-to-space) 5.520

MOBILE

5.519 5.521

Reasons: To add a footnote to Article 5 to allow for operation of earth stations in motion communicating

with GSO FSS space stations in the band 17.7 – 19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz.

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MOD XXX /1.5/2 18.4-22 GHz

Allocation to services

Region 1 Region 2 Region 3

18.4-18.6 FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE (space-to-Earth) 5.484A 5.516B ADD 5.A15

MOBILE

18.6-18.8

EARTH EXPLORATION-

SATELLITE (passive)

FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 5.522B ADD

5.A15

MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile

Space research (passive)

18.6-18.8

EARTH EXPLORATION-

SATELLITE (passive)

FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 5.516B 5.522B

ADD 5.A15

MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile

SPACE RESEARCH (passive)

18.6-18.8

EARTH EXPLORATION-

SATELLITE (passive)

FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 5.522B ADD

5.A15

MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile

Space research (passive)

5.522A 5.522C 5.522A 5.522A

18.8-19.3 FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE (space-to-Earth) 5.516B 5.523A ADD 5.A15

MOBILE

19.3-19.7 FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE (space-to-Earth) (Earth-to-space) 5.523B

5.523C 5.523D 5.523E ADD 5.A15

MOBILE

Reasons: To add a footnote to Article 5 to allow for operation of earth stations in motion communicating

with GSO FSS space stations in the band 17.7 – 19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz.

MOD XXX /1.5/3

24.75-29.9 GHz

Allocation to services

Region 1 Region 2 Region 3

27.5-28.5 FIXED 5.537A

FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) 5.484A 5.516B 5.539 ADD 5.A15

MOBILE

5.538 5.540

28.5-29.1 FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) 5.484A 5.516B 5.523A 5.539

ADD 5.A15

MOBILE

Earth exploration-satellite (Earth-to-space) 5.541

5.540

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29.1-29.5 FIXED

FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) 5.516B 5.523C 5.523E 5.535A

5.539 5.541A ADD 5.A15

MOBILE

Earth exploration-satellite (Earth-to-space) 5.541

5.540

Reasons: To add a footnote to Article 5 to allow for operation of earth stations in motion communicating

with GSO FSS space stations in the band 17.7 – 19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz.

ADD XXX /1.5/4

5.A15 The operation of earth stations in motion communicating with geostationary FSS space stations

in the frequency bands 17.7-19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz shall be subject to draft new Resolution [A15]

(WRC-19). (WRC-19)

Reasons: To add a footnote allowing for the operation of ESIMs in the stated frequency bands subject to the

provisions contained within Resolution [A15].

ADD XXX/1.5/5

DRAFT NEW RESOLUTION [AI1.5] (WRC-19)

Use of the frequency bands 17.7-19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz by earth stations in motion (ESIM)

communicating with geostationary space stations

in the fixed-satellite service

The World Radiocommunication Conference (Sharm el-Sheikh, 2019),

considering

a) that there is a need for global broadband mobile-satellite communications, and that some of this need

could be met by allowing earth stations in motion (ESIM) to communicate with space stations of

geostationary-satellite orbit (GSO) fixed-satellite service (FSS) operating in the frequency bands 17.7-

19.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 27.5-29.5 GHz (Earth-to-space);

b) that appropriate regulatory and interference management mechanisms are necessary for the operation

of ESIM;

c) that the frequency bands 17.7-19.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 27.5-29.5 GHz (Earth-to-space) are

also allocated to terrestrial and space services used by a variety of different systems and these existing

services and their future development need to be protected from the operation of ESIM,

d) that ITU-R studied whether aeronautical ESIMs are capable of operating without causing harmful

interference to non-GSO mobile satellite service feeder link satellite receivers in the band 29.1-29.5 GHz;

recognizing

a) that the administration authorizing ESIM on territory under its jurisdiction has the right to require

that ESIM referred to above only use those assignments associated with GSO FSS networks which have been

successfully coordinated, notified, brought into use and recorded in the MIFR with a favourable finding

under Article 11, including Nos. 11.31, 11.32 or 11.32A, where applicable;

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b) that for cases of incomplete coordination under No. 9.7 of the GSO FSS network with assignments

to be used by ESIM, the operation of ESIM using those assignments in the frequency bands 17.7-19.7 GHz

and 27.5-29.5 GHz needs to be in accordance with the provisions of No. 11.42 with respect to any recorded

frequency assignment which was the basis of the unfavourable finding under No. 11.38;

c) that any course of action taken under this Resolution has no impact on the original date of receipt of

the frequency assignments of the GSO FSS satellite network with which ESIM communicate or on the

coordination requirements of that satellite network;

d) that the operation of any type of ESIM (land, maritime and aeronautical) within the territory(-ies),

territorial waters and airspace under the jurisdiction of an administration, shall be carried out only if

authorized by that administration,

e) that protection limits for terrestrial services are needed only in the portions of the band where these

services are operated in a given country,

resolves

1 that for any ESIM communicating with a GSO FSS space station in the frequency bands 17.7-

19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz, or portions thereof, the following conditions shall apply:

1.1 with respect to space services in the 17.7-19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz frequency bands, ESIM shall

comply with the following conditions:

1.1.1 with respect to satellite networks or systems of other administrations, the ESIM characteristics shall

remain within the envelope of the satellite network with which these ESIM communicate;

1.1.2 that the notifying administration of the GSO FSS network, with which ESIM communicate, shall

ensure that ESIM operation complies with coordination agreements for the frequency assignments of this

GSO FSS network under the relevant provisions of the Radio Regulations;

1.1.3 for the implementation of resolves 1.1.1 above, the notifying administration of the GSO FSS

network with which ESIM communicate shall send to the Bureau under this Resolution the relevant

Appendix 4 information related to the characteristics of the ESIM intended to communicate with the space

station of that GSO FSS network, together with the commitment that the ESIM operation shall be in

conformity with the Radio Regulations and this Resolution;

1.1.4 upon receipt of the information provided in accordance with resolves 1.1.3 above, the Bureau shall

examine it in relation to the requirements referred to in resolves 1.1.1 based on the complete information

submitted to the Bureau for the satellite network of the GSO FSS space station with which the ESIM is

intended to communicate;

1.1.5 if, following the examination under resolves 1.1.4 above, the Bureau concludes that the ESIM

characteristics are within the envelope of the satellite network, the Bureau shall publish the results for

information in the BR IFIC, otherwise the information shall be returned to the notifying administration;

1.1.6 for the protection of non-GSO FSS systems operating in the frequency band 27.5-28.6 GHz, ESIM

communicating with GSO FSS networks shall comply with the provisions contained in Annex 1 to this

Resolution;

1.1.7 ESIM shall not claim protection from non-GSO FSS systems operating in the frequency band 17.8-

18.6 GHz in accordance with the Radio Regulations, including No. 22.5C;

1.1.8 ESIM shall not claim protection from BSS feeder link earth stations operating in the frequency band

17.7-18.4 GHz in accordance with the Radio Regulations;

1.2 with respect to terrestrial services in the 17.7-19.7 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz frequency bands ESIM

shall comply with the following conditions:

1.2.1 the receiving ESIM in the 17.7-19.7 GHz frequency band shall not claim protection from terrestrial

services in the above-mentioned frequency band operating in accordance with the Radio Regulations;

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1.2.2 the transmitting aeronautical and maritime ESIM in the 27.5-29.5 GHz frequency band shall not

cause unacceptable interference to terrestrial services in the above-mentioned frequency band operating in

accordance with the Radio Regulations and Annex 2 applies;

1.2.3 the transmitting land ESIM in the 27.5-29.5 GHz frequency band shall not cause unacceptable

interference to terrestrial services in neighbouring countries in the above-mentioned frequency band

operating in accordance with the Radio Regulations;

1.2.4 for the implementation of resolves 1.2.2 and 1.2.3 above, the notifying administration responsible for

the GSO FSS satellite network with which ESIM communicate shall submit to the Bureau together with the

Appendix 4 data referred to in resolves 1.1.3 a commitment undertaking that in case of unacceptable

interference, upon receipt of a report of interference, take necessary action to immediately eliminate this

interference or reduce interference to an acceptable level;

1.2.5 for the implementation of resolves 1.2.2 above, any transmitting aeronautical or maritime ESIM that

conforms to the requirements in Annex 2 to this Resolution shall be deemed to have met its obligation to

terrestrial stations;

2 that ESIM shall not be relied upon for safety-of-life applications;

3 that the administration responsible for the GSO FSS satellite network with which the ESIM

communicate shall ensure that:

3.1 techniques to maintain pointing accuracy with the associated GSO FSS satellite, without

inadvertently tracking adjacent GSO satellites, are employed for the operation of ESIM;

3.2 all necessary measures are taken so that ESIM are subject to permanent monitoring and control by a

Network Control and Monitoring Centre (NCMC) or equivalent facility and are capable of receiving and

acting upon at least “enable transmission” and “disable transmission” commands from the NCMC or

equivalent;

3.3 measures, when required, are taken to limit the operation of ESIM to the territory or territories under

the jurisdiction of the administrations authorizing ESIM;

3.4 a point of contact is provided for the purpose of tracing any suspected cases of unacceptable

interference from ESIM;

4 that in case of unacceptable interference caused by any type of ESIM:

4.1 the administration of the country in which the ESIM is authorized shall cooperate with an

investigation into the matter to provide any available information on the operation of ESIM and a point of

contact to provide such information;

4.2 the administration of the country in which the ESIM is authorized and the notifying administration of

the satellite network with which the ESIM communicate shall, jointly or individually, as the case may be,

upon receipt of a report of interference, take required action to eliminate or reduce interference to an

acceptable level;

5 that the application of this Resolution does not provide regulatory status to ESIM different from that

derived from the GSO FSS network with which they communicate taking into account the provisions

referred to in this Resolution,

instructs the Director of the Radiocommunication Bureau

1 to take any necessary actions for the implementation of this Resolution;

2 to take any necessary actions to facilitate the implementation of this Resolution, including assisting

in resolving interference, if any;

invites administrations

1 to collaborate, to the maximum extent practicable, for the implementation of this Resolution, in

particular for resolving interference, if any;

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2 authorizing land ESIM to engage in bilateral or multilateral agreements between neighbouring states

on free circulation, cross-border movement and use of land ESIM,

instructs the Secretary-General

to bring this Resolution to the attention of the Secretary-General of the International Maritime

Organization (IMO) and of the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

ANNEX 1 TO DRAFT NEW RESOLUTION [AI 1.5] (WRC-19)

Provisions for ESIM to protect non-GSO FSS systems in the frequency band 27.5-28.6 GHz

1 In order to protect those non-GSO FSS systems referred to in resolves 1.1.6 of this Resolution,

ESIM shall comply with the following provisions:

a) the level of equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) density emitted by an ESIM in a

geostationary-satellite network in the 27.5-28.6 GHz frequency band shall not exceed the following values

for any off-axis angle which is 3° or more off the main-lobe axis of an ESIM antenna and outside 3° of the

GSO:

Off-axis angle Maximum e.i.r.p. density

3 7 28 – 25 log dB(W/40 kHz)

7 9.2 7 dB(W/40 kHz)

9.2 48 31 – 25 log dB(W/40 kHz)

48 180 −1 dB(W/40 kHz)

b) for any ESIM that does not meet the condition a) above, outside of 3° of the GSO arc, the maximum

ESIM on-axis e.i.r.p. shall not exceed 55 dBW for emission bandwidths up to and including 100 MHz. For

emission bandwidths larger than 100 MHz, the maximum ESIM on-axis e.i.r.p. may be increased

proportionately;

ANNEX 2 TO DRAFT NEW RESOLUTION [AI1.5] (WRC-19)

Provisions for maritime and aeronautical ESIM to protect terrestrial

services in the frequency band 27.5-29.5 GHz

PART 1: MARITIME ESIM

1 The notifying administration of the GSO FSS satellite network with which a maritime ESIM

communicates shall ensure compliance of the maritime ESIM with the following conditions:

1.1 the minimum distances from the low-water mark as officially recognized by the coastal State beyond

which maritime ESIM can operate without the prior agreement of any administration is 60 km in the 27.5-

29.5 GHz frequency band. Any transmissions from maritime ESIM within the minimum distance shall be

subject to the prior agreement of the concerned coastal State;

1.2 the maximum maritime ESIM e.i.r.p. spectral density towards the horizon shall be limited to 12.98

dB(W/1 MHz). Transmissions from maritime ESIM with higher e.i.r.p. spectral density levels towards the

territory of any coastal state shall be subject to the prior agreement of the concerned coastal State together

with the mechanism by which this level is to be maintained.

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PART 2: AERONAUTICAL ESIM

2 The notifying administration of the GSO FSS satellite network with which an aeronautical ESIM

communicates shall ensure compliance of the aeronautical ESIM with the following conditions:

2.1 When within line-of-sight of the territory of an administration within which terrestrial services are

operating on a co-frequency basis within portions of the frequency band 27.5-29.5 GHz the maximum pfd

produced in those co-frequency band segments at the surface of the Earth on the territory of that

administration by emissions from a single aeronautical ESIM shall not exceed:

pfd(δ) = −124.7 (dB(W/m2 14 MHz)) for 0° ≤ δ ≤ 0.01°

pfd(δ) = −120.9+1.9∙log10(δ) (dB(W/m2 14 MHz)) for 0.01° ≤ δ ≤ 0.3°

pfd(δ) = −116.2+11∙log10(δ) (dB(W/m2 14 MHz)) for 0.3° < δ ≤ 1°

pfd(δ) = −116.2+18∙log10(δ) (dB(W/m2 14 MHz)) for 1° < δ ≤ 2°

pfd(δ) = −117.9+23.7∙log10(δ) (dB(W/m2 14 MHz)) for 2° < δ ≤ 8°

pfd(δ) = −96.5 (dB(W/m2 14 MHz)) for 8° < δ ≤ 90.0°

where δ is the angle of arrival of the radio-frequency wave (degrees above the horizon).

2.2 Higher pfd levels than those provided in 2.1 within an administration produced by aeronautical

ESIM on the surface of the Earth above shall be subject to the prior agreement of that administration.

2.3 within the territory under the jurisdiction of an administration where the ESIM operate, aeronautical

ESIM shall comply with the bilateral or multilateral agreements of the concerned administrations.

MOD XXX/1.5/6

APPENDIX 4 (REV.WRC-15)

Consolidated list and tables of characteristics for use in the

application of the procedures of Chapter III

ANNEX 2

Characteristics of satellite networks, earth stations

or radio astronomy stations2 (Rev.WRC-12)

Footnotes to Tables A, B, C and D

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OF AIRCRAFT EARTH STATION(S)

A.18

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a commitment that the characteristics of

the aircraft earth station (AES) in the

aeronautical mobile-satellite service are

within the characteristics of the specific

and/or typical earth station published by

the Bureau for the space station to which the AES is associated

Required only for the band 14-14.5 GHz,

when an aircraft earth station in the

aeronautical mobile-satellite service

communicates with a space station in the fixed-satellite service

+ +

A.18.a

A.19 COMPLIANCE WITH § 6.26 OF

ARTICLE 6 OF APPENDIX 30B

A.19

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a

a commitment that the use of the

assignment shall not cause unacceptable

interference to, nor claim protection from,

those assignments for which agreement still needs to be obtained

Required if the notice is submitted under § 6.25 of Article 6 of Appendix 30B

+

A.19.a

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DRAFT NEW RESOLUTION [A15]

(WRC-19)

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27.5-29.5 GHz and/or 17.7-19.7 GHz band

in the satellite network will be used by ESIM

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if yes under A.20.a, a commitment that the

ESIM operation would be in conformity

with the Radio Regulations and draft new

Resolution [A15] (WRC-19) (including its

Annexes)

+

A.20.b

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SUP XXX/1.5/7

RESOLUTION 158 (WRC-15)

Use of the frequency bands 17.7-19.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 27.5-29.5 GHz (Earth-to-space) by

earth stations in motion communicating with

geostationary space stations in the fixed-satellite service

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ANNEX 1: Multi-country proposal for AI 1.13

ASIA-PACIFIC TELECOMMUNITY Document No:

The 5th Meeting of the APT Conference Preparatory

Group for WRC-19 (APG19-5)

APG19-5/INP-xx

31 July – 6 August 2019, Busan, Republic of Korea xx July 2019

Papua New Guinea

COMMON PROPOSAL ON WRC-19 AGENDA ITEM 1.13

Agenda Item 1.13: to consider identification of frequency bands for the future development of International Mobile

Telecommunications (IMT), including possible additional allocations to the mobile service on a

primary basis, in accordance with Resolution 238 (WRC-15)

1. Background

Agenda item 1.13 is studying a total of 33 GHz in frequency bands between 24.25 GHz and 86

GHz, many of which are allocated to satellite services on a co-primary basis. Some of these

frequency bands already contain thriving satellite operations or are planned for future satellite

systems. Therefore, careful consideration should be given to the bands considered for IMT

identification under agenda item 1.13 in order to provide IMT 5G services with the spectrum

resources that they realistically require without jeopardizing existing satellite operations and

investments in these frequency ranges.

i) Satellites Facilitate Universal Connectivity, 5G Deployment, and Innovation

For decades, satellites have provided essential connectivity to the Pacific Islands and other parts of

the Asia-Pacific region. Even with the expansion of submarine cables in the Pacific, for example,

many countries in the region remain underserved or unserved by fiber optics. Satellites thus play an

important role in enhancing the lives of Pacific Islanders and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

Satellites, for example, enable mobile network operators throughout the Asia-Pacific region to cost-

effectively extend their 3G and 4G networks into unserved and underserved areas, including in

Indonesia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea and other Pacific Islands. Satellites also

contribute to the economic well-being of the region by enabling communications networks for the:

(i) tourism, resources and oil & gas sectors; (ii) banking services (iii) disaster relief operations (iv)

resource surveillance and monitoring (v) governmental communications and programmes such as e-

health and e-learning.

Satellite is expected to continue playing these important roles in the IMT-2020/5G ecosystem, by,

for example:

a. Providing connectivity to the terrestrially unconnected by directly connecting or cost-

effectively extending IMT-2020/5G networks into remote, unserved and underserved areas;

b. Providing broadband connectivity to aircraft, ships, and trains (ESIMs);

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c. Directly connecting or backhauling aggregated Machine-to-Machine (M2M) / Internet-of-

Things (IoT) data from multiple locations to support sensor networks, Smart City

applications, and to enable connected cars, planes and ships;

d. Multicasting of commonly accessed content to storage caches at multiple IMT-2020/5G

base stations, to enable terrestrial 5G networks to meet the low latency requirements of

certain 5G applications;

e. Restoring connectivity when existing terrestrial networks have been disabled (e.g. after a

natural disaster).

In addition, the satellite industry has been continuously upgrading its space and ground segments to

massively increase spectrum efficiency and enable orders of magnitude more data rates, to be

provided at much lower costs.

ii) Assured Access to Satellite Spectrum is Essential for the Asia-Pacific Region and Beyond

High throughput satellites (HTS) – use multiple concentrated spot beams, with coverage areas of

the order of 100 times smaller than regional beams, a high degree of frequency re-use, and in some

cases ultra-wideband transponders. HTSs can achieve 20 times greater throughput (e.g. 30 – 100

Gbit/s) and lower cost per bit than other satellites, enabling cost effective, high capacity data

communications in underserved areas, to air, land and maritime mobility applications, 4/5G mobile

backhaul services, as well as international telecommunications and video distribution.

A number of HTSs are serving the wider region today, operating in C-, Ku- and Ka- bands. Those

providing Ka-band capacity in the 26 or 28 GHz bands include: IPStar, O3b (MEO constellation),

Sky Muster I & II (NBN-Co), Inmarsat Global Xpress (I5 F1, I5 F3 and I5 F4), Intelsat IS-33e,

Chinasat-16, SES-12 and Intelsat IS-Horizons 3e. In the next two years Kacific-1 / JCSAT-18,

OneWeb (LEO constellation), APStar 6D, Chinasat-18, SpaceX (LEO constellation) and Inmarsat-6

will also be launched to serve the region, all providing Ka-band capacity in the 26 or 28 GHz bands.

In 2021-2022, these will be joined by Telesat LEO constellation, O3b mPower (MEO

constellation), Viasat-3, MEASAT-3R and MEASAT-2a, all providing Ka-band capacity in the 26

or 28 GHz bands. The collective investment in all these satellites, along with associated ground

infrastructure, amounts to many billions of USD.3

A number of satellite operators have or are about to deploy latest and next-generation HTS

covering the Pacific Islands in multiple frequency bands and in both geostationary and non-

geostationary orbits. For instance:

Eutelsat has launched Eutelsat-172B which provides expanded C-band and Ku-band HTS

coverage of the Pacific;

Inmarsat has launched a fourth GX satellite to provide additional Ka-band HTS capacity to

the APAC region;

O3b has added four more Ka-band Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites to its constellation

this year, with another four already under construction;

3 See, e.g., Peter B. de Selding, ViaSat details $1.4-billion global Ka-band satellite broadband strategy to oust

incumbent players, http://spacenews.com/viasat-details-1-4-billion-global-ka-band-satellite-broadband-strategy-to-oust-incumbent-players/ (10 Feb. 2016); Peter B. de Selding, SES bets more than $1 billion that Boeing satellites can lure Amazon Web Services et al, https://www.spaceintelreport.com/ses-bets-1-billion-boeing-satellites-can-lure-amazon-web-services-et-al/ (19 Sep. 2017).

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Intelsat and SKY Perfect JSAT have launched Horizons 3e, a satellite based on the Intelsat

EpicNG high throughput design with optimized C-band and high throughput Ku-band

capacity to address the growing mobility and broadband connectivity demands in the Asia-

Pacific region;

Kacific has just ordered and will be launching a Ka-band HTS payload on Kacific-1 in 2019

with dedicated Pacific coverage;

OneWeb will be launching a global constellation of 800+ non-geostationary satellites in

Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) operating in Ku-band FSS frequencies starting from 2020, which

will provide ubiquitous low latency and high throughput solutions for broadband

applications and backhaul to mobile network (e.g., for 3G/LTE/5G/WiFi applications at

homes, schools and hospitals, emergency and government), as well as mobility solutions on

ships and aircraft.

iii) Identification of Additional Spectrum for IMT-2020 Should Not Encroach on Satellite

Spectrum Outside the Scope of Agenda Item 1.13 (Resolution 238 (WRC-15))

In recognition of the important roles that satellites play, and will continue to play, in

communications infrastructure of the Asia-Pacific Region, the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity resolves

that the identification of additional spectrum for IMT-2020 should be limited to the bands

mentioned in Resolution 238 (WRC-15).

Resolution 238 mentions more than 33 GHz worth of millimetre wave spectrum for possible IMT-

2020/5G identification. From this vast quantity of spectrum, all foreseeable IMT-2020 requirements

can be met (with appropriate protections for other primary services) without encroaching on

satellite spectrum bands that are outside the scope of the Resolution, especially as such spectrum

(e.g. the 27.5-29.5 GHz (or “28 GHz”) band) is already in use throughout the world for the

provision of important satellite services. Equally important, adherence to the scope of WRC-19

Agenda Item 1.13 and Resolution 238 remains the best path to globally harmonised spectrum for

new IMT-2020/5G services.

iv) Identification for IMT must include feasible/practical measures to protect FSS in shared

bands

The 24.25-27.5 GHz band, which includes the 24.65-25.25 GHz FSS uplink allocation to support

BSS downlink in 21.4-22 GHz, could be identified for IMT provided there are appropriate

regulatory measures for the protection of other primary services and to enable continuing and viable

access for FSS and other space service operations..

It should be possible to find adequate spectrum in portions of the bands 37-52 GHz (Q/V band), 66-

71 GHz (66 GHz), 71-76 GHz (70 GHz) and the 81-86 GHz (80 GHz) bands in order to meet all

plausible terrestrial 5G requirements without the contention with existing and planned use of

satellite spectrum that is foreseeable in the Ka-band.

Portions of the Q/V-bands (37-52 GHz) may be available to meet 5G mobile requirements.

However, portions of these bands are likely to be contended, since they are already being

incorporated into next-generation Very High Throughput Satellite systems (including 6 global non-

GEO systems proposed by Boeing, SpaceX, Telesat, O3b, OneWeb, and Theia). Allocation of Q-

/V-band spectrum for High Altitude Platforms is separately under consideration (AI 1.14), as also

additional V-band spectrum for VHTS systems (AI 9.1.9). Although there is a significant amount

of Q/V-band spectrum under study, a careful evaluation of the various spectrum requirements will

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need to be undertaken to establish bands for 5G and sharing arrangements that also meet the

spectrum requirements of other services.

The 66 GHz, 70 GHz and 80 GHz band, in particular, are considered very good prospects for

international harmonization given their limited existing and planned use by other radio services.

These bands should yield about 15 GHz of spectrum in contiguous blocks that can be used in

conjunction with 56-61 GHz which is also available for terrestrial broadband, and could support

very wide-band 5G/IMT-2020 carriers. These bands should therefore be able to support the

development of 5G mobile networks in high-density indoor and outdoor scenarios, such as

stadiums, campuses or shopping malls located in urban and suburban areas. The use of these bands

would also benefit from synergies with WiGig, currently being deployed at 56-61 GHz, for which

chipsets and MIMO antenna systems are already being manufactured.

2. Papua New Guinea’s Proposals for each band

Having regard to the above considerations, Papua New Guinea would propose the following in

respect of each of the candidate bands for IMT-2020/5G under consideration in WRC-19 Agenda

Item 1.13.

Band 24.25-27.5 GHz

An identification for IMT in the sub-band 24.25-27.5 GHz is possible with appropriate regulatory

measures to protect and enable sustainable, viable access for FSS and other space service

operations. Specifically, Papua New Guinea would support the draft CPM text, Method A2 (either

Alternative 1 or 2) for IMT identification with the following conditions (and draft ITU-R

Resolution [A113-IMT 26 GHZ] (WRC-19)):

Protection Measures for FSS earth stations at known locations

The 24.65-25.25 GHz band is to be used for large FSS Earth stations at known locations (i.e.

gateways), therefore appropriate zones around FSS Earth stations where IMT base stations

could potentially receive interference can be determined, and co-existence be ensured. Need

to adopt provisions to enable deployment of future FSS earth stations.

CPM text: Condition A2d Option 1.

Protection Measures for FSS space stations in the band 24.25-27.5 GHz

To limit the aggregate IMT interference into FSS space receivers through the introduction in

the RR of a limit on the Total Radiated Power (TRP) for IMT base station of 37 dBm/200

MHz. Furthermore, the main beam of IMT base stations should not point above the horizon.

Such limit on IMT base stations would not put any undue constraints on IMT deployment.

The level of 37 dBm/200MHz is based on the baseline level as provided by WP5D, which

was 25 dBm/200 MHz, and to which was added the 12 dB of margin derived from TG 5/1

studies. These levels provide maximum flexibility for IMT operations.

CPM text: Condition A2e Option 3 (with 37 dBm/200 MHz).

Protection Measures for multiple services

Condition A2g Option 3 or 4 (Monitoring of IMT characteristics including deployment) is

supported.

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Band 37-43.5 GHz

Papua New Guinea is of the view that:

- The band 40.5-43.5 GHz can be shared between IMT and coordinated gateway earth stations

in Region 3, while spectrum below 40.5 GHz is required for uncoordinated FSS terminals

that cannot share with IMT (see figure 2);

- It is necessary to preserve FS and FSS in Region 3 in the band 37-40.5 GHz;

- There is no need to identify IMT globally in the range 37-43.5 GHz in the Radio

Regulations to support a tuning range for IMT equipment. If anything, the wide tuning

range of such equipment would enable the said equipment to adapt to the IMT band in each

country without losing any economies of scale;

- Bands identified for IMT should be feasible for use in many countries and conversely bands

that are not suitable in the majority of countries should not be identified for IMT to ensure a

harmonised and efficient use of spectrum.

Global economies of scale for IMT equipment, as well as preservation of FS and FSS in 37-40.5

GHz in Region 3, can be achieved through identification of 3 GHz of spectrum for IMT in each ITU

Region (see figure 3), provided the RF equipment can tune across the whole 37-43.5 GHz range.

Figure 2: Current HDFSS (s-E) identifications within 37-43.5 GHz

Figure 3: Papua New Guinea’s proposal for IMT in the range 37-43.5 GHz

It is therefore proposed that:

Region 3: IMT identification in the band 40.5-43.5 GHz, that preserves current HDFSS

identifications in 40-40.5 GHz,. It should be noted that ASMG and CEPT have indicated

they have no intention of using the band below 40.5 GHz for IMT.

This would provide 3 GHz of spectrum for IMT in all ITU-R Regions and would allow common

IMT equipment to be used, provided the RF equipment can tune across the whole 37-43.5 GHz

range. To facilitate co-existence between IMT and the FSS, a limit on the Total Radiated Power

(TRP) of IMT base stations of 37 dBm/200MHz should be introduced into the Radio Regulations.

Noting this level is based on the baseline values provided by WP5D, added to the margin that was

derived from the studies in TG 5/1.

Regarding the draft CPM text and its Methods, we support:

37-39.5 GHz39.5-

40

40-

40.540.5-43.5 GHz

Region 1 No change IMT

Region 2

Region 3 No change IMT

No change

IMT No change

No change

37-39.5 GHz39.5-

40

40-

40.540.5-42 GHz 42-43.5 GHz

Region 1

Region 2

Region 3 HDFSS

HDFSS

HDFSS

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In the band 37-40.5 GHz:

- In Region 3: Method C1 (NOC) for the band 37-40.5 GHz

In the band 40.5-42.5 GHz:

- In Region 3: Method D2, Conditions D2a Option 1

In the band 42.5-43.5 GHz:

- In Region 3: Method E2, Condition E2a Option 2 (with 37 dBm/200MHz), Condition E2c

Option 3 or 4, and Condition E2d Option 1 is needed.

Methods are to be considered in conjunction with the draft WRC-19 Resolution [B113-IMT

40/50 GHZ] of the draft CPM text.

Bands 47.2-50.2 GHz and 50.4-51.4 GHz

Since large amounts of spectrum are supported for possible IMT identification in other bands, no

change to the RR in the bands 47.2 –50.2 GHz and 50.4-52.6 GHz is recommended.

Regarding the CPM Report and its Methods, we support:

Method H1 and I1 (NOC) for the bands 47.2-50.2 GHz and 50.4-52.6 GHz respectively.

Band 66-71 GHz

IMT identification through Method J2 (either alternative 1 or 2) with the conditions of ITU-R

Resolution [C113-IMT 66/71GHZ] (WRC-19).

Bands 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz

IMT identification in these bands would be acceptable, through Method K2 (either alternative 1 or

2) in 70 GHz band and Method L2 (either alternative 1 or 2) in 80 GHz with the conditions of draft

ITU-R Resolution [E113-IMT 70/80GHZ]..

Other Bands

Frequency bands outside of Resolution 238 (WRC-15) shall not be considered for Agenda Item

1.13. In particular, as noted above, satellite spectrum bands that are currently in use throughout the

world and which are outside the scope of the Resolution and Agenda Item should not be considered

for IMT-2020/5G.

3. Proposal

The administrations of [XXX/YYY/ZZZ] respectfully submit the following proposals for Agenda Item

1.13. The APG is invited to consider developing an APT preliminary view or preliminary common

proposal, whichever relevant, for WRC-19 agenda item 1.13 based on the proposals outlined above,

and as summarised below.

Summary of Papua New Guinea Proposals for Agenda Item 1.13

Band IMT-2020 Draft CPM Text

24.25-27.5 GHz Yes Method A2 (Alternative 1 or 2), subject to:

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- Condition A2d Option1

- Condition A2e Option 3 (with 37 dBm/200 MHz)

- Condition A2g Option 3 or 4

Draft ITU-R Resolution [A113-IMT 26 GHZ] (WRC-19)

37.0-40.5 GHz No Region 3: Method C1 (No Change)

Draft ITU-R Resolution [B113-IMT 40/50GHZ]

40.5-42.5 GHz Yes Region 3: Method D2, subject to:

- Condition D2a, Option 1

Draft ITU-R Resolution [B113-IMT 40/50GHZ]

42.5-43.5 GHz Yes Region 3: Method E2, subject to:

- Condition E2a Option 2 (with 37 dBm/200 MHz)

- Condition E2c Option 3 or 4

- Condition E2d Option 1

Draft ITU-R Resolution [B113-IMT 40/50GHZ]

47.2-50.2 GHz No Method H1 (No Change)

50.4-52.6 GHz No Method I1 (No Change)

66-71 GHz Yes Method J2 (alternative 1 or 2) with the conditions of

draft ITU-R Resolution [C113-IMT 66/71GHZ-J2]

(WRC-19)

71-76 GHz Yes Method K2 (alternative 1 or 2) with the conditions of

draft ITU-R Resolution [E113-IMT 70/80GHZ] (WRC-

19)

81-86 GHz Yes Method L2 (alternative 1 or 2) with the conditions of

draft ITU-R Resolution [E113-IMT 70/80GHZ] (WRC-

19)

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ANNEX 3: Cover Letter to APG Contribution

To support broadband satellite in the 28 GHz band, please email a completed version of the letter below to APT by July 24, 2019 with the attached contribution. Please send to aptapg@apt.int, with a copy to Mr. Parvez (APT) parvez@apt.int and the PITA manager pita@connect.com.fj. ____________________________________________________________________________

[Letterhead of Government]

XX July 2019

Ms. Areewan Haorangsi

Secretary General

Asia Pacific Telecommunity

12/49 Soi 5, Chaeng Watthana Road,

Lak Si, Bangkok 10210, Thailand

By email: aptapg@apt.int

Dear Secretary General,

In preparation for the 5th Meeting of APT Conference Preparatory Group for WRC-19 (APG19-5)

to be held 31 July - 6 August 2019, the Government of [_________] respectfully submits the

attached contribution for consideration by Working Party 3 (Satellite Services) on Agenda Item 1.5.

This contribution proposes an APT Common Proposal for WRC-19 in support of Earth Stations in

Motion.

Thank you in advance for your consideration of this contribution.

Sincerely,

[Representative of Government]

[Title]

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ANNEX 4: Accreditation Procedures

Process for Accreditation and Transfer of Powers Under Article 31, Member States that desire to vote at an ITU conference must acquire accreditation to the Conference prior to opening-date of the Conference. To acquire accreditation, an instrument signed by the Head of Government, by the Minister for Foreign Affairs or by the Minister responsible for questions dealt with during the conference is required and must be sent to the ITU Secretary General prior to the opening-date of the conference. A model accreditation letter can be found below. While most countries across the globe send delegations to the World Radio Conference, from time to time circumstances arise that do not allow all country delegations to attend. Fortunately, the Convention of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU Convention), under Article 31, enables non-attending Member States to delegate voting powers, representation and/or the right to sign Final Acts to other Member States at ITU conferences through a non-burdensome process. According to Article 31 No.335 of the ITU Convention, Member States that are unable to send its own delegation may grant the delegation of another Member State powers to vote and sign on its behalf. To achieve a transfer of powers, the non-attending Member State must submit a letter in writing to the Chairman of the conference, in this case the Secretary-General of the ITU, determining which attending Member State the non-attending Member State will confer power to. The transfer of powers letter requires a signature of the authorities mentioned under Article 31 No.326 – the Head of State, by the Head of Government, by the Minister for Foreign Affairs or by the Minister responsible for questions dealt with during the conference. A model transfer of powers document can be found below. It is important to note a two key points in the proxy submission process:

1. A delegation may not exercise more than one proxy vote. 2. Credentials and transfers of power sent by telegram will not be accepted.

Accreditation and transfer of powers documentation should be sent to the ITU headquarters in Geneva - accompanied, where necessary, by a certified translation in one of the official languages of the Union – before the opening of the conference (25 October, 2019), by registered letter to the following address:

ITU Secretary-General WRC-19 Credentials Committee secretariat - Office T.1318

International Telecommunication Union Place des Nations, CH - 1211 GENEVA 20, Switzerland

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MODEL CREDENTIALS DOCUMENT FOR DELEGATIONS PARTICIPATING IN THE WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE (WRC-19), SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT, FROM 28 OCTOBER TO

22 NOVEMBER 2019

CREDENTIALS

NAME OF MEMBER STATE

We, _________________________ (Head of State / Head of Government / Minister for Foreign

Affairs / Minister responsible for radiocommunication matters)4 _______________________________, hereby certify that the delegation of __________________________ (name of Member State) to the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19) to be held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Arab Republic of Egypt, from 28 October to 22 November 2019:

• has full powers;5

• is authorized to represent its government, without restrictions;2

• has the right to sign the Final Acts.2

The delegation comprises:

1. _________________________, Head of delegation,

2. _________________________, Deputy Head of delegation,

3. _________________________, Delegate, etc.

Done at ________________________, on _______________________ 2019, by:

_____________________________ (Signature)

Official seal

(Head of State/ Head of Government/

Minister for Foreign Affairs/ Minister responsible for radiocommunication matters) 1

4 Delete as necessary.

5 In accordance with Nos. 328 to 331 of the ITU Convention, credentials shall fulfil one of these criteria.

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MODEL TRANSFER OF POWERS DOCUMENT FROM A MEMBER STATE NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE

(WRC-19), SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT, FROM 28 OCTOBER TO 22 NOVEMBER 2019

TO THE DELEGATION OF A MEMBER STATE THAT IS PARTICIPATING IN THE CONFERENCE

TRANSFER OF POWERS

NAME OF MEMBER STATE

We, _________________________ (Head of State / Head of Government / Minister for Foreign Affairs / Minister responsible for radiocommunication matters) 6 _______________________________, hereby certify that __________________________ (name of Member State) is unable to send its own delegation to the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19) to be held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Arab Republic of Egypt, from 28 October to 22 November 2019.

Consequently, pursuant to No. 335 of the ITU Convention, __________________________ (name of Member State) grants full powers to the delegation of __________________________ (name of Member State) to vote and sign the Final Acts of this conference on its behalf.

In witness whereof we sign this transfer of powers.

Done at ________________________, on _______________________ 2019, by:

_____________________________ (Signature)

Official seal (Head of State/

Head of Government/ Minister for Foreign Affairs/

Minister responsible for radiocommunication matters) 1

1 Delete as necessary.

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