1. Introduction to ECC PT1
August 2018

2. ECC PT1 is the lead group on mobile in CEPT
ECC PT1 is responsible for mobile broadband issues in CEPT
European harmonisation of spectrum identified for MFCN
Sharing and compatibility studies in MFCN spectrum
CEPT preparation for WRC-19 agenda item 1.13 (frequency bands for future development of IMT – 5G)
CEPT preparation for WRC-19 agenda items 9.1.1, and 9.1.8
MFCN: mobile/fixed communications networks
IMT: international mobile telecommunications

3. ECC PT1 Terms of Reference
The Project Team shall be responsible for implementing the WAPECS concept as appropriate in the context of MFCN and in frequency bands identified by ECC, including collaborating with WG FM on frequency management issues (e.g. cross-border coordination issues, sharing of bands with applications other than MFCN). 1
See the full ECC PT1 Terms of Reference on the
ECC PT1 webpage
WAPECS: Wireless Access Policy for Electronic Communications Services

4. ECC PT1 Officials Chairman Mr. Steve Green Ofcom UK
Tel:
Secretary
Mr. Wesley Milton
Ofcom UK
Tel:
Vice-chairman
Mr. Evgeny Tonkikh
Radio Research and Development Institute (NIIR) Russia
Tel: 
Vice-chairman
Mr. Vassilis Milas Hellenic Telecommunications & Post Commission (EETT) Greece Tel: 

5. ECC PT1 Sub working groups
SWG-A – Spectrum Issues
Chairman: Mr. Michael Kraemer (Intel)
SWG-C – Compatibility and Sharing Issues
Chairman: Mr. Šarūnas Oberauskas (Lithuania)
SWG-E – Coordination of CEPT activities in relation to the ITU-R process for the development of IMT-2020 (5G)
Chairman: Ms. Eiman Mohyeldin (Nokia)
SWG-AI1.13 – CEPT Preparation for WRC-19 Agenda Item 1.13: Frequency bands for IMT-2020 (5G) Chairman: Mr. Robert Cooper (UK)

6. ECC PT1’s role within ECC
Steering Group
ECC
ECO
ECC PT1
IMT
Matters
WG FM
Frequency
Management
WG SE
Spectrum
Engineering
WG NaN
Numbering and
Networks
CPG
Conference
Preparatory Group
FM49, FM51, FM54, FM56, FM57,EFIS/MG
SE7, SE19, SE21
SE40, SE45, STG
3GPP
GSMA
Industry
ETSI
SRDoc
GSA

7. Co-operation with external entities
APT Wireless Group
(AWG)
CITEL
European Commission
ECC PT1
ECC

8. 5G activities
ECC PT1 is the main group responsible for 5G (IMT-2020) in CEPT
ECC PT1 is leading the CEPT preparation for WRC-19 Agenda Item 1.13, which aims to identify global frequency bands for 5G between GHz and 86 GHz
ECC PT1 (SWG-E) has developed CEPT contributions to ITU-R on the following topics:
Technical requirements & Evaluations
Process and circular letter
ECC developed a CEPT 5G roadmap following a 5G workshop in November 2016, including a number of tasks for PT1 (see following slides)

9. CEPT 5G roadmap: PT1 activities
GHz
Review of technical conditions to determine suitability for 5G: ECC Report 281, CEPT Report 67 and draft revision of ECC Decision (11)06
Guidance to administrations on defragmentation of existing usage: draft ECC Report 287
Ongoing work on synchronisation framework and cross-border co-ordination
GHz
Harmonisation of 26 GHz band taking into account protection of existing services: ECC Decision (18)06 and CEPT Report 68
Ongoing work on synchronisation framework, cross-border co-ordination and “toolboxes” for coexistence with other services (EESS/SRS, FSS, FS)
Existing harmonised bands
Review suitability of harmonisation in all mobile bands to ensure they are suitable for 5G:
Ongoing studies on 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands
ECC concluded no changes necessary in 700 MHz and 800 MHz
Completed work in L band ( MHz) – ECC Decision (17)06 and revised ECC Decision (13)03

10. CEPT 5G roadmap: PT1 activities
Prioritise bands to be studied under WRC-19 AI1.13: GHz, GHz, GHz – preliminary CEPT positions to support IMT identification in these bands
Contributions to ITU-R (TG 5/1 and WP 5D) on spectrum needs and 5G characteristics (completed)
Consider how the needs of verticals can be addressed in standardisation and in existing regulations, and investigate possibility for verticals to share common platforms
Consider what satellite solutions can bring for 5G – ECC Report 280 developed in cooperation with FM44
Explore sharing opportunities introduced by new technologies in higher frequency bands (e.g. AAS)

11. Other recent activities
Studies on the use of mobile networks for UAS/drone operations, including the impact of UAS on mobile networks and other systems
Studies on coexistence between RMR (railway mobile radio) and mobile base stations in the 900 MHz range as well as above  1920  MHz
Harmonisation of L Band ( MHz): ECC Report 269, ECC Decision 17(06), and CEPT Report 65 in response to EC Mandate. ECC Report 263 on coexistence of IMT/MSS at 1518 MHz, and draft ECC Report on MES blocking protection measures. Guidance for cross-border co-ordination with ATS in certain countries under development
Machine 2 Machine Communications: ECC Report 242 on compatibility and sharing studies in 700 MHz, and ECC Report 266 on M2M using MFCN. Revision of ECC Decision (06)13 to accommodate M2M in 900 and 1800 MHz bands, and CEPT Report 66 in response to EC Mandate
Operational guidelines for spectrum sharing to support MFCN in  GHz: ECC Report 254
Mobile Communications on board Aircraft (MCA) : Analysis of usage of MCA without Network Control Unit – CEPT Report 63 and revision of ECC Decision (06)07
Mobile Communication On-board Vessels (MCV): ECC Report 237, revision of ECC Decision (08)08, CEPT Report 62
Cross border coordination: Update of ECC Recommendations for 900 and 1800 MHz, and MHz
Support to ECO on ECO Report 03: information on licensing of mobile bands available from EFIS
700MHz: ECC Decision (15)01 on MFCN technical conditions and band plan; CEPT Report 53 and CEPT Report 60 in response to EC Mandate

12. ECC PT1 is developing CEPT briefs and draft ECPs accordingly
WRC-2019 preparation
CPG-19 (Conference Preparatory Group for WRC-19) in April 2016 tasked ECC PT1 to lead CEPT preparation for the following agenda items for WRC-19:
1.13 – IMT 2020: to consider identification of frequency bands for the future development of IMT (5G)
GHz IMT: coexistence between the terrestrial and satellite components of IMT in the frequency bands MHz and MHz
9.1.2 – BSS Sound: compatibility of IMT and Broadcasting Satellite Service (sound) in the frequency band MHz
Machine-type communications: to study the technical and operational aspects of radio networks and systems, as well as spectrum needed
ECC PT1 is developing CEPT briefs and draft ECPs accordingly 11

13. CEPT preparation for previous WRCs
ECC PT1 has previously contributed to the preparation of the European Common Proposals (ECPs) for the World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRCs) on the following Agenda Items:
WRC-2000
1.6.1
Spectrum for IMT-2000
1.6.2
Global control channel
WRC-07
1.4
Spectrum for IMT
1.9
Space services use of 2.6 GHz
WRC-03
1.22
Progress of IMT-2000 studies
1.33
NGSO BSS (sound) in 2.6 GHz
1.34
HAPS within IMT-2000
WRC-15
Support to CPG PTD on
1.1
Spectrum for IMT
1.2
MHz 12

14. ECC PT1 is the CEPT entity contributing to ITU-R WP 5D
Since the establishment of the ITU-R WP 5D “IMT Systems” (successor of ITU-R WP 8F) in January 2008, ECC PT1 has been contributing to its work by presenting the CEPT positions on the issues on the agenda of WP 5D, including:
Development and update of ITU-R Recommendations and Reports on IMT
Digital Dividend ( MHz for Region 1)
IMT-Advanced submission and evaluation process
Cognitive Radio Systems (CRS)
Femtocells (home base stations)
3.5 GHz
700 MHz
IMT 2020
WRC-19 preparation (Agenda Items 1.13, 9.1.2, 9.1.8)
L Band ( MHz)
ECC PT1 is brand recognised at international level and in industry

15. Response to EC mandates
ECC PT1 drafts CEPT Reports in response to EC mandates. These CEPT reports are the basis either for the update or the development of EC framework. Recent examples are presented below.
Harmonised spectrum for 5G
A Mandate on harmonisation for 5G was issued in January 2017, identifying the GHz and GHz bands as ‘pioneer’ bands for 5G. ECC PT1 has developed CEPT Report 67 and CEPT Report 68 on these bands, which were sent to the EC in July 2018.
IoT in 900 and 1800 MHz
A Mandate to review harmonisation in 900 MHz and 1800 MHz to ensure suitability for Internet of Things (IoT) was received in July ECC PT1 developed CEPT Report 66 which was sent to the EC in March 2018
L Band ( MHz) harmonisation
A Mandate on harmonisation of the L Band ( MHz) was issued in March ECC PT1 developed CEPT Report 65 which was sent to the EC in November 2017.

16. Response to EC mandates
Some other examples of completed work in response to EC Mandates are presented below.
MFCN 700 MHz: CEPT Report 53 and CEPT Report 60
MFCN in 700 MHz : 2 X 30 MHz and “zero to 4 blocks of 5 MHz” SDL
EC Decision (EU) 2016/687
MFCN GHz: CEPT Report 49
Harmonised band plan
New BEM suitable for MFCN with large bandwidth
EC Decision 2014/276/EU
Mobile Communications onboard Aircraft (MCA): CEPT Report 48 and CEPT Report 63
MCA LTE1800 : MHz and MHz
MCA UMTS2100 (FDD): MHz and MHz
CEPT Report 63 concluded the use of a network control unit (NCU) should be made optional for GSM and LTE
EC Decision 2013/654/EU and EC Decision (EU) 2016/2317
Mobile Communications on Vessels (MCV): CEPT Report 62
Coexistence between seaborne UMTS and LTE with terrestrial networks in the 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz and 2600 MHz
Technical conditions for use of MCV
EC Decision (EU) 2017/191

17. How is ECC PT1 organised?
Sub Working Groups (SWGs) are active during the ECC PT1 plenary meetings
Opening
plenary
Sub working group A
Closing
plenary
Sub working group C
Sub working group E
Sub working group AI1.13
Correspondence Groups (CGs) are active between ECC PT1 plenary meetings
Plenary
meeting n
Correspondence group X
Plenary
meeting
n+1
Correspondence group Y
Correspondence group Z
The number of CGs may vary, see the webpage for the latest list

18. History of PT1
ECC PT1 developed major UMTS/IMT-2000 ECC deliverables implemented by most CEPT countries
ERC established ERC TG1 on UMTS/IMT-2000
(the group held 17 meetings)
ECC PT1 has been an active contributor to ITU-R (WP5D, JTG )
1997
2000
2018
TG1 produced first ERC Decisions and developed responses to the first EC Mandates on UMTS
ERC PT1 held its 1st meeting in Mainz, Germany
ECC PT1 has held over 50 meetings and continues to address IMT and MFCN matters

19. ECC PT1 Chairmen Mr. Pasi Toivonen FICORA ERC TG1: August 1997 –
October 2000
Mr. Peter Scheele
BNetzA
ECC PT1:
October 2003 –
October 2009
Mr. Steve Green
Ofcom
ECC PT1:
June 2016 –
present
1997
2003
2016
Mr. Jim Connolly
ComReg
ERC/ECC PT1:
October 2000 –
October 2003
Mr. Didier Chauveau
ANFR
ECC PT1:
October 2009 –
June 2016 2

20. Contributions – Deliverables
GSM, DECT
IMT-2000/UMTS, IMT,
MFCN,
Mobile on board Aircraft,
Mobile on board Vessels,
M2M/IoT, L Band, C Band
30+
ECC deliverables
CEPT
administrations
Industry
ECC PT1
International
organisations
20+
CEPT Reports
In an average meeting:
~120 participants with ~60 % representing industry (recent increase in participation due to WRC-19 AI 1.13 issues)
~70 input documents

21. The most recent information is available at:
ECC PT1 webpage
The most recent information is available at:

22. Please refer to the ECC PT1 contacts for further information