7/30/2019 981110-b

1/15

1

WIRELESS

ACCESSFOR THE

21ST

CENTURY

Anywhere -

Anytime

WIRELESS

ACCESS

FOR THE

21ST

CENTURY

Anywhere -

Anytime

IMT-2000

STANDARDIZATION

Michael H. CallendarChairman ITU-R Task Group 8/1

7/30/2019 981110-b

2/15

2

IMT-2000 OBJECTIVES

Global Service Capabilities in 2000s

Terrestrial & Satellite Components

Reduce the Telecommunications Gap

Flexible/Seamless Service Provision

Wider Range of Services/Terminals Fixed/Mobile and Public/Private

Improved Operational Efficiencies

7/30/2019 981110-b

3/15

3

MARKET FACTORS

Market for IMT-2000 is truly Global

Convergence of Wired/Wireless NetworksUsing Common Platforms

Todays Mobile Population Is Less Than 10%of That Forecast for 2015

Regional Footprints Today Should Not

Unduly Restrict Technologies for a New ITUStandard for the 2000s

7/30/2019 981110-b

4/15

4

IMT-2000 Dominated by Data Services

Data Communication Between Devices

Internet and Multimedia

High Quality Voice

Flexible Mixed/Multi-Service Provision Based on

Compliance to ITU IMT-2000 Recommendations

IMT-2000 SERVICES

7/30/2019 981110-b

5/15

5

KEY EXPECTATIONS

OF IMT-2000 Flexibility for Data & Multimedia Services

(incl. Internet-based)

Lower Cost Than 2G for Basic ServicesPlus New Service Capabilities

Service Transparency/Global Roaming

Significantly Improved Operational Efficiency(esp. Capacity/Spectrum Efficiency)

7/30/2019 981110-b

6/15

6

FLEXIBILITY

Service Provision Multiple Service Categories

Higher Bit Rates

Asymmetrical Multimedia

Network Evolution Common Platforms

Radio Independence

Mixed 2G and 3G

Spectrum Management Simple Reuse Plan

Bandwidth on Demand

Coexistence with 2G

7/30/2019 981110-b

7/15

7

OPERATIONAL

EFFICIENCYSpectrum Efficiency Improvements

Multiplexing Gain for Mixed Services

Technology Improvements

Space Dimension - Smart Antennas

Interference Cancellation

Coverage EfficiencySame Sites

Mixed 2G and 3GRange with Higher Bit Rates

Cost StructureOptimize Resource Utilization

Bandwidth on Demand

Lower Cost Floor for Basic Services.

7/30/2019 981110-b

8/15

8

3G - ROLE OF THE

World-wide Spectrum Coordination

Policy/Regulatory Harmonization International Standards for IMT-2000,

Including Key Access and Network Interfaces

Provide Foundation, Framework and CatalystFor 3G Convergence Across Regions AndTechnologies

7/30/2019 981110-b

9/15

9

Teamwork with the ITU in Development of

IMT-2000 Standards

Harmonize Regional Input Contributions to the

ITU

Development of Specific Regional Requirements

Within the IMT-2000 Family of Systems Evolution of Regional Pre-IMT-2000 Standards

Towards IMT-2000 Capabilities

ROLE OF THE REGIONAL

STANDARDS BODIES

7/30/2019 981110-b

10/15

10

RTT STANDARDIZATION

SCHEDULE

19981999

20001997

PROPOSALS

EVALUATIONS

SPECIFICATION

CONSENSUS BUILDING

7/30/2019 981110-b

11/15

11

Outside ITUInside ITUInside ITU

RTT SELECTION

PROCESS

Consensus

building

Review

Evaluations

Request

for Proposals

Implementation of

Recommendations

Evaluation

Proposals

Development of

Recommendations

Develop,

Submit & Evaluate

Technologies

7/30/2019 981110-b

12/15

12

Cost Reduction via Economies of Scale

Enabler for Globally Capable Terminals

(Including Embedded Invisible 3G Devices)

Minimizes Global Market Fragmentation

Reduces Barriers to Global Service

Provision/Roaming (Technology Islands)

Avoids Precipitating Unnecessary Complexity of

Global Wireless Networks and Terminals

IMPORTANCE OF RADIO

CONVERGENCE

7/30/2019 981110-b

13/15

13

Coexistence with Second Generation Systems,

Especially in North America

Vendors Desire for IPR Advantage

Negotiating Agreements between

Regional/Technology-based Camps

Intensity/Diversity of 3G Standards Activities Is

Stretching Scarce Resources

ITU Consensus Building Can Be a Catalyst for

Win/Win Convergence

Operator Agreement on Value of Convergence Is

Key to Success

CHALLENGES AND

OPPORTUNITIES

7/30/2019 981110-b

14/15

14

CONCLUSIONS

ITU/Regional Standards Team

Radio Convergence - Key to Realizing CostReduction/3G Market Growth

Significant Challenges Remain to beOvercome but a Window Of OpportunityExists

Operator Commitment to ConvergenceNeeded to Ensure Window Is Not Missed

Follow IMT-2000 Standards Progress:http://www.itu.int/imt

7/30/2019 981110-b

15/15

15

CONCLUSIONS

ITU/Regional Standards Team

Radio Convergence - Key to Realizing CostReduction/3G Market Growth

Significant Challenges Remain to beOvercome but a Window Of OpportunityExists

Operator Commitment to ConvergenceNeeded to Ensure Window Is Not Missed

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Follow IMT-2000 Standards Progress:http://www.itu.int/imt