NSMA Spectrum Management 2003 Association Roundtable Tuesday, May 20, 2003 Jill M. Lyon VP & Gen. Counsel Copyright © 2003 United Telecom Council. All Rights Reserved. More Info: www.utc.org – 1.202.872.0030
Spectrum Issues -- 2003 Unfortunately, look a lot like spectrum issues from 2002 . . . For Critical Infrastructure (CI), added dimension of Homeland Security – issues of system advancement and interoperability New FCC policies offer opportunities? Copyright © 2003 United Telecom Council. All Rights Reserved. More Info: www.utc.org – 1.202.872.0030
Major FCC Proceedings -- Sample 800 MHz – after 18 mos., thousands of filings, where are we? UTC active member of User Group Coalition seeking to eliminate and prevent interference through technical rules changes, voluntary frequency exchanges Reasons for hope, but much work still to be done FCC decision early fall? Copyright © 2003 United Telecom Council. All Rights Reserved. More Info: www.utc.org – 1.202.872.0030
Major FCC Proceedings Microwave decision 7/02 – UTC pleased by FCC decision permitting common carrier traffic on POFM systems Continuing issues on PLMR bands 150-512 MHz – participate as major user group, frequency coordinator 4.9 GHz decision 5/02 – disappointed by FCC decision not to permit CI eligibility directly, but practical outcome may be successful Copyright © 2003 United Telecom Council. All Rights Reserved. More Info: www.utc.org – 1.202.872.0030
Homeland Security Focus All of UTC’s spectrum efforts now colored by Homeland Security concerns Cyber security requirements from FERC, other agencies will necessitate new generation of SCADA systems Vital need for interoperable systems among ALL emergency responders (PS/CI/Federal agencies) – UTC promoting shared systems, offering utility buildouts Above points show need for small, dedicated CI spectrum allocation to make nationwide interoperability, advanced technologies (voice/data integration, etc.) possible Confidentiality of wireless system information where possible Copyright © 2003 United Telecom Council. All Rights Reserved. More Info: www.utc.org – 1.202.872.0030
Spectrum Policy Debate 10/02 SPTF Report only the opening round in spectrum policy discussions (FCC, Congress) UTC welcomes discussions of new policy directions, but all non-commercial system operators will have to educate continually Non-traditional spectrum uses may offer opportunities as long as needs of all users balanced Copyright © 2003 United Telecom Council. All Rights Reserved. More Info: www.utc.org – 1.202.872.0030
More information, UTC positions and filings available from website: Thank You! More information, UTC positions and filings available from website: www.utc.org Jill.lyon@utc.org 202.833.6808 Copyright © 2003 United Telecom Council. All Rights Reserved. More Info: www.utc.org – 1.202.872.0030