“PMR into the Future” 5 December 2000 Seminar & Workshop 5 December 2000

“PMR into the Future” 5 December 2000 “PMR into the Future” Understanding the Industry's future Jacqui Brookes Manager FCS Trade Association

“PMR into the Future” 5 December 2000 PMR at the cross roads in 2000 Is it a service Ready for retirement? Or A Cinderella service?

“PMR into the Future” 5 December 2000 PMR at the cross roads in 2000 PMR needs to address Competition from public networks Health issues for handsets and base stations Increasing value of spectrum Competitive services evolving at internet speeds

“PMR into the Future” 5 December 2000 Mobile Radio Council strategy - May 2000 SWOT analysis - baring the soul of the industry Action plan Put aside our differences and work together Our future is in partnership with Government and users PMR is an opportunity to increase economic benefit

“PMR into the Future” 5 December 2000 FCS request to Government - summer 2000 Access to Tetra spectrum now and a road map for future access A specific PMR spectrum strategic plan A specific policy and vision for PMR Closer partnership with Government and users We found common cause with the RA “PMR into the Future” was born

“PMR into the Future” 5 December 2000 “PMR into the Future” research phase- August-November 2000 Spectrum- PMR band analysis: Tetra spectrum search- Paul Jarvis Economic impact of PMR: RA study; FCS paper; end user survey

“PMR into the Future” 5 December 2000 “PMR into the Future” research phase- August-November 2000 PMR growth forecasts: industry to RA Current problems: FCS member and dealer survey Communication with stakeholders: PBR News and FCS Briefings

“PMR into the Future” 5 December 2000 FCS industry survey September - October 2000 Manufacturers, suppliers and CBS licensees Relationships with RA: –relationships with regional offices improved –consistent interpretation across regions –concerns with licence conditions -insufficient flexibility for innovation –pace of response does not match market demand

“PMR into the Future” 5 December 2000 FCS industry survey September - October 2000 PMR voice is small Decline in PMR business Where is private Tetra spectrum?

“PMR into the Future” 5 December 2000 FCS End-User survey November 2000 Qualitative feedback across all end users Farming, taxis, security, education, leisure, government 80% say licence is good value 30% wanted more facilities- better range, talkthrough

“PMR into the Future” 5 December 2000 FCS End-User survey November /3 expected to upgrade in 3-5 years 30% looked at other services- Dolphin 71% used PMR for improved business efficiency 94% said PMR was vital or beneficial for their business

“PMR into the Future” 5 December 2000 FCS End-User survey November 2000 End-User comments PMR gives peace of mind- staff on their own are in contact Mobile phone coverage is unreliable Interference problems

“PMR into the Future” 5 December 2000 “PMR into the Future” Understanding the Industry's future Jacqui Brookes Manager FCS Trade Association

“PMR into the Future” 5 December 2000 Seminar & Workshop 5 December 2000