The digital dividend in Singapore and regional harmonisation 4/23/2017 The digital dividend in Singapore and regional harmonisation By Aileen Chia Deputy Director General (Telecoms & Post), IDA 17 July 2012

Agenda Spectrum Management in Singapore Digital Dividend White Space

Spectrum management in Singapore Spectrum is limited and valuable IDA responsible for managing frequency spectrum in Singapore Identifies usage of spectrum bands to best meet needs of end users (e.g. Radio Spectrum Master Plan) In line with global and regional standards, market and technology trends Ensures spectrum is efficiently allocated and utilised Allocation via most economically efficient methods (e.g. auction) Sets conditions for usage of spectrum E.g., what it can be used for, minimum infrastructure deployment requirements etc

Spectrum Allocation Overview 4/23/2017 Spectrum Allocation Overview International Level Regional Level National Level Planning and application of spectrum nationally Definition of the technical operating parameters (e.g. transmitter power) for the use of spectrum Assignment of spectrum to licensees International consensus on the allocation of radio frequency spectrum Development of the Radio Regulations that governs the use of spectrum Spectrum allocation will be based on 3 regions Harmonisation and cross- border coordination Spectrum band plan and channeling planning agreements

Based on ITU’s spectrum allocation framework & the emerging technology roadmap, IDA has identified all suitable spectrum Whitespace Mobile (2G, 3G, 4G), Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) (5 GHz) 60 GHz

Spectrum management in Singapore IDA’s spectrum management policies support the increasing demand for wireless broadband services 2005 – IDA auctioned off spectrum in 2.3 GHz and 2.5 GHz bands for WBA 2008 – Mobile operators allowed to deploy 3G services in 2G bands (i.e., 900/1800 MHz) 2010 – IDA allowed assignment of constrained frequencies in 2.5 GHz band under non-interference and unprotected conditions 2011 – Mobile operators allowed to deploy 4G services in 1800 MHz and 2.5 GHz bands 2012 – Conducted public consultation on proposed auction of spectrum for 4G services Proposing to release up to 320 MHz of spectrum in 1800 MHz, 2.3 GHz and 2.5 GHz bands By 2013 – To conduct auction of spectrum for 4G services

4G spectrum auction Band 1800 MHz 2.3 GHz 2.5 GHz 4/23/2017 Band 1800 MHz 2.3 GHz 2.5 GHz Expiry of existing rights 31 Mar 2017 30 Jun 2015 Proposed supply in auction 140 MHz 30 MHz 150 MHz (inclusive of 40 MHz below) Set aside for new entrant 40 MHz Licensed for 13 years (till 30 June 2030) 15 years Total: 320 MHz for auction (280 MHz for existing players, 40 MHz for new entrant) Cap on winning amount to prevent excessive hoarding by any one player. Must use spectrum to deploy 4G services Technology neutral – so long as minimum speed and mobility requirements are met Must have nationwide 4G systems and service coverage After 1 year from allocation (excluding underground stations and tunnels) After 3 year from allocation (all underground stations and tunnels)

About 1 GHz of licensed spectrum for wireless broadband Type of Wireless Network Frequency Band Possible Technology Spectrum Status WAN 742-802 MHz Discussion with neighbouring countries for WBA spectrum still on-going 4G (WiMAX or LTE) Ready by 2020 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2300 / 2500 MHz (660 MHz) available 3G 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / (expire & re-farm in 2017, 2021) 2300 & 2500 MHz can already be used for 4G 3.4 – 3.6 GHz (200MHz) Can be allocated for 4G if standards & devices are available

More licensed-exempt spectrum for wireless services Type of Wireless Network Frequency Band (all available) Possible Technology Spectrum Status PAN 57 – 66 GHz (all 9 GHz) 802.15.3c or WiGig Ready 3GHz – 10 GHz (all 7 GHz) UWB LAN 802.11ad 5.4 GHz (all 255 MHz) Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz / 5.2 / 5.8 GHz (all 433.5 MHz) LAN/MAN/ WAN 470 - 742 MHz (all 218 MHz) White Space (Super Wi-Fi) Projected ready by 2013 More than double the current amount of licensed-exempt spectrum for LAN/MAN/WAN and allowing Wi-Fi at more than twice today’s speed About 10 GHz available for LAN (and MAN/WAN in white space)

Digital Dividend Digital Transmissions make more efficient use of spectrum; spectrum freed up for WBA (commonly known as Digital Dividend) IDA working closely with regional partners for the simulcast period and analogue switch off between 2015 – 2020 IDA supports APT 700 MHz band plan To make available up to 2x45 MHz of spectrum for mobile broadband services Subject to further discussions with regional partners Guard Band Base Receive (Mobile Transmit) Centre Gap Base Transmit (Mobile Receive) 5 MHz 45 MHz 10 MHz 3 MHz 698 MHz 703 MHz 748 MHz 758 MHz 803 MHz 806 MHz

Overview of White Space Technology 4/23/2017 Overview of White Space Technology White Space Devices Fixed Devices Portable Devices “White Space” Parts of the television broadcast spectrum that are unused by licensed broadcasters Access White Space Access Methods Spectrum Sensing Geo-location Database Key Considerations of White Space Technology Co-exist with existing technologies Detection before transmission over unused spectrum No interference to licensed transmission Self-manage and self-optimise

IDA CRAVE* Trials and beyond *Cognitive Radio Venues Nationwide Commercial Pilot Singapore White Space Pilot Group CRAVE Trial Trial in progress Completed Completed Completed Completed March 11 June 11 September 11 July 12 June 13

White Space – next steps IDA intends to issue public consultation on key parameters necessary for a white space regulatory framework Including the use of the geo-location database for Singapore.

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Cross-border Coordination Cross-border coordination aims to pre-empt any mutual harmful interference between countries Agreement to lay down the spectrum band plans & technical operating limits at the border areas Frequency coordination with neighbouring countries: FACSMAB - Frequency Assignment Committee for Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei; Monthly meeting with half-yearly Review meeting BCCM - Border Communication coordination Meeting between Singapore and Indonesia; Half-yearly meeting with respective Operators participating in discussion on Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) issues TCM - Trilateral Coordination Meeting between Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore; Half-yearly meeting

Back Harmonised Channeling Plan for Wireless Broadband Service in 2.5/2.6 GHz FACSMAB members re-planning taking into consideration of existing services operating in the band Existing assignment based on 6MHz channeling plan that would not be optimized for emerging technologies such as WiMax and LTE Harmonised and adopting CEPT’s band plan and channeling plan for wireless broadband services in 2./2.6Hz band Enabling full band sharing in common border areas Existing band plan Harmonised Channeling Plan: 70MHz x 2 (FDD) & 50MHz (TDD)

Singapore White Space Pilot Group Back Singapore White Space Pilot Group Vision, Mission and Aim: To unlock the potential of white space technologies for supporting the future growth of communications in order to improve quality of life for people. To accelerate white space adoption worldwide and boost the confidence of all stakeholders by promoting Singapore as a testbed for white space commercial pilots in the region. To attract relevant parties to participate in this group Founding Members Microsoft, I2R and StarHub Planned Trials Location: Singapore Island Country Club Application: Using white space technology to address Wi-Fi blind spots