Anders Svensson Principal Solution

Manager

Reza Arefi Director of

Spectrum Strategy

September 2, 2015

4G Americas’ Vision for the Americas:

5G Spectrum Recommendations

Chris Pearson President

Vicki Livingston Head of

Communications

Moderator The views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of 4G Americas and do not necessarily reflect official policies or positions of Intel Corporation or Ericsson Inc.

5G

2015

Spectrum

Recommendations

Chris Pearson, 4G Americas

Reza Arefi, Intel

Anders Svensson, Ericsson

5G Week with 4G Americas

Wednesday, September 2

MISSION: 4G Americas will advocate for and foster the advancement and full capabilities of LTE mobile broadband technologies, including LTE-Advanced and beyond to 5G, throughout the ecosystem’s networks, services, applications and

wirelessly connected devices in the Americas.

www.4gamericas.org

The Voice of 5G for the Americas

4G Americas Board of Governors

"It's the wireless information

highway; we need the asphalt for

that highway."

Spectrum is Essential

Tom Wheeler, FCC Chairman, 2014

Julius Genachowski, FCC chairman, 2009

“Spectrum is the oxygen of the

wireless world.”

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Source: Ericsson Mobility Report, June 2015

Mobile Data Demand

Subscriptions/lines, subscribers (billion)

90% of the world’s population

over 6 years old will have a mobile

phone by 2020 -Ericsson

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Leading towards Next Generation "5G" Mobile Services

August 3, 2015

by: Tom Wheeler, FCC Chairman

…The Commission took the first step in the fall of 2014 when it adopted

a Notice of Inquiry asking about expanded wireless use of higher-

frequency bands. We expect to follow up in the Notice of Inquire and

issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the use of higher-

frequency bands for mobile and other uses this year…

…The NPRM will focus on developing a flexible regulatory framework

that will allow maximum use of higher-frequency bands by a wide variety

of providers…

…In addition, as an implementation of existing flexible rules, I foresee

lower-frequency bands playing a role in 5G. For example, the timing of

the incentive auction makes the 600 MHz band a prime candidate for

deployment of a wide-area 5G coverage layer. In much the same way

that 700 MHz paved the way for America’s world-leading deployment of

4G, so could 600 MHz accelerate U.S. deployment of 5G. …

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350 MHz More Spectrum by 2020

CTIA estimates a

six-fold increase in

mobile data traffic

by 2019!

It takes on average

13 years to reallocate and deploy spectrum

for wireless services. Source: From Proposal to Deployment, The History of Spectrum Allocation Timelines, CTIA, 2015 8

What is 5G?

Anders

Svensson Principal Solution Manager

5G

The upcoming fifth-generation wireless

broadband technology

enabling industry and society transformation

to leverage the power of connectivity.

Source: NGMN, 2014 10

5G will enhance the mobile broadband experience

by providing

• better speeds everywhere

• higher capacity density

• lower latencies than 4G

Source: NGMN, 2014 11

5G

will expand the capabilities to enable new use cases for

Massive Machine-Type and

Ultra-Reliable and Low Latency

communications.

Source: NGMN, 2014 12

5G will also increase network

expandability up to hundreds of

thousands of connections.

Source: NGMN, 2014 13

Source: Rec. ITU-R M.[IMT.VISION]

What is 5G?

Gigabytes in a second

Smart Home/Building

Voice

Smart City

3D video, UHD screens

Work and play in the cloud

Augmented reality

Industry automation

Mission critical

application

Self Driving Car

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Increasing mobile

broadband

demand

Information Technology

Smartphones

Vertical Industries

Triangle

of

Needs Use

Cases

New

Technologies

Spectrum Spectrum Shortage

Why is 5G spectrum important in 2015?

• Identification of spectrum relies on regulators’ cooperation and

guidance in the WRCs in the years 2015 (WRC-15) and 2019 (WRC-19)

• WRC-15 should decide which 5G spectrum will be studied and

considered for identification at WRC-19

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• 5G is coming!

5G applications and usage scenarios are envisioned

ITU-R administrations have agreed on a timeline for IMT-2020

Industry is preparing for specifications, prototypes and trials

• Spectrum needs of 5G must also be addressed as the

vehicle to deliver various 5G applications and use cases

Technological advancements enabling access to cm/mm-bands

bands in support of applications requiring large contiguous

channels

Access to more low frequency spectrum in support of 5G

applications requiring wide coverage areas

• Identification of sufficient and adequate spectrum relies

on regulators’ cooperation

5G Considerations – An Overview

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Reza Arefi Director of

Spectrum Strategy

• Methodology for arriving at

spectrum needs requires

consideration of:

– Multi-operator deployment

environments, inter- and intra-

network interference

considerations, guardbands, etc.

– Frequency reuse and need for

multiple carriers

– Radio interface capabilities

Usage

Scenarios (Applications)

High Level Requirements

Spectrum

Needs

Applications Driving Spectrum

• High-level requirements

identified and spectrum

implications described

– 5G applications have

different spectrum

requirements in terms of

frequency range (low,

high) and size (wide, ultra-

wide)

Variety of spectrum is needed for different use cases 18

High-level Requirement Potential Spectrum-Related Implications

Ultra-high speed radio links Ultra-wide carrier bandwidths, e.g. 500 MHz

Multi-gigabit front haul/backhaul

High speed radio links Wide carrier bandwidths, e.g. 100 MHz

Gigabit fronthaul/backhaul

Support for low to high-Doppler

environment Depends on the throughput requirement

Ultra-low latency Short range implications

Low latency Mid-short range implications

Ultra-high reliability radio links Severe impact of rain and other atmospheric effects on link availability in

higher frequencies, e.g. mm-wave, for outdoor operations

High reliability radio links Impact of rain and other atmospheric effects on link availability in higher

frequencies, e.g. mm-wave, for outdoor operations

Short range Higher frequencies, e.g. mm-wave

Long range Lower frequencies, e.g. sub-3 GHz

Ground/obstacle penetration Lower frequencies, e.g. sub-1 GHz

Operation in cluttered

environment

Diffraction dominated environment in lower frequencies

Reflection dominated environment in higher frequencies

Operation near fast moving

obstacles Frequency-selective fading channels

Mesh networking High-speed distributed wireless backhaul operating in-band or out-of-

band

Spectrum-Related Implications of 5G Requirements

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Lower Frequency Bands

(< 6 GHz)

• Lower bands provide better

coverage through and

around obstacles and

flexible transition from 4G to

5G.

• Continued growth of data

and video demands more

spectrum.

• Additional spectrum 389-

1009 MHz needed by 2020,

according to ITU-R

Higher Frequency Bands

(>6 GHz)

• New technologies enable

use of higher bands

• Below 30 GHz important for

propagation/RF and above

30 GHz easier access to

wider channels

• Several hundred MHz per

operator (multi-operator)

Having access to a variety of spectrum bands in support

of all applications is key to success of 5G

Access to Variety of Spectrum

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Status of Public Proposals for 5G Spectrum Bands Worldwide

Country Status/Frequency Ranges Notes

Australia

Supports WRC-19 agenda item to consider higher bands from among mobile

bands. Proposed: 10-10.6, 21.4-23.6, 25.25-27, 31-31.3, 31.8-33.4, 37-40,

40.5-47, 50.4-52.6, 59.3076, 81-86 GHz

Proposal submitted to APG July 2015 (see

note 1).

China Supports WRC-19 agenda item - no specific proposal is publicly presented

at this stage.

Current ranges expressed (May 2015):

25-30, 40-50, 71-76, 81-86 GHz.

Finland

Supports WRC-19 agenda item looking for IMT spectrum between 6 GHz

and 100 GHz. Proposed: 8.5-10.6, 13.4-15.2, 15.7-17.3, 19.7-21.2, 24-27.5,

30-31.3, 33.4-36, 37-52.6, 59.3-76, 81-86, 92-100 GHz.

Proposal submitted to CPG.

CPG September 2015 will finalize regional

views.

Japan

No specific ranges publicly mentioned. Supports a new agenda item to

consider identification of frequency bands for IMT in higher frequency ranges

for WRC-19.

Initial expression of ranges (2014): 14, 28,

40, 48, 70, 80 GHz

Korea

Supports a future agenda to support wide and contiguous spectrum in the

frequency bands below. Proposed: 27.5-29.6, 31.8-33.4, 37-42.5, 45.5-50.2,

50.4-52.6, 66-74 GHz.

Proposal submitted to APG July 2015 (see

note 1).

Sweden

Supports a new agenda item in the range 5925 MHz to 100 GHz from

among mobile and fixed bands. Proposed: 5.925-7.025, 7.235-7.25, 7.750-

8.025, 10-10.45, 10.5-10.68, 12.75-13.25, 14.3-15.35, 17.7-19.7, 21.4-23.6,

24.25-29.5, 31-31.3, 32.3-33.4, 38-47, 47.2-50.2, 50.4-52.6, 55.78-76, 81-86

GHz.

Proposal submitted to CPG.

CPG September 2015 will finalize regional

views.

United

Kingdom

Supports a future agenda item for ‘IMT above 6 GHz’ focussed on number of

identified bands: 10.125-10.225 GHz / 10.475-10.575 GHz; 31.8-33.4 GHz;

40.5-43.5 GHz; 45.5-48.9 GHz; and 66-71 GHz.

Seeking comments, Proposal to CPG.

CPG September 2015 will finalize regional

views.

United

States

The United States has decided on proposing the following ranges to be

studied for consideration at WRC-19.

27.5-29.5 GHz, 37-40.5 GHz, 47.2-50.2 GHz, 50.4-52.6 GHz, and 59.3-71

GHz.

FCC NOI Seeking comments on 24.25-24.45

GHz and 25.05-25.25 GHz, 27.5-28.35 GHz,

29.1-29.25 GHz and 31-31.3 GHz, 37.0-38.6

GHz, 38.6-40 GHz, 42.0-42.5 GHz, 57-64

GHz, 64-71 GHz, 71-76 GHz and 81-86

GHz.

Note 1: APG July 2015 agreed on the following ranges: 25.25-25.5, 31.8-33.4, 39-47, 47.2-50.2, 50.4-52.6, 66-76, 81-86 GHz. 21

Inclusion of several bands below 30 GHz by the Americas region

strengthens worldwide support, especially for the 28 GHz as one likely

common band between the Americas and certain Region 3

administrations such as Korea, Japan, and China

Outcome of the CITEL Meeting – 17-23 August 2015

CITEL PCC.II met the week of 17 August and finalized the Americas

regional positions on WRC-15 agenda items including on 5G spectrum

CITEL agreed on a regional proposal to WRC-15, supported by 10 countries,

to consider studying the following bands for 5G (WRC-19):

10-10.45 GHz 27.5-29.5 GHz 47.2-50.2 GHz

23.15-23.6 GHz 31.8-33 GHz 50.4-52.6 GHz

24.25-27.5 GHz 37-40.5 GHz 59.3-76 GHz

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Frequency Band Amount of

Spectrum Comments

700 MHz 70 MHz Ultra-High Frequency (UHF)

850 MHz 64 MHz Cellular and Specialized Mobile Radio

1.7/2.1 GHz 90 MHz Advanced Wireless Services (AWS)-1

1695-1710 MHz

1755 to 1780 MHz

2155 to 2180 MHz 65 MHz AWS-3. Uses spectrum sharing

1.9 GHz 140 MHz Personal Communications Service (PCS)

2000 to 2020

2180 to 2200 MHz 40 MHz AWS-4 (Previously Mobile Satellite Service)

2.3 GHz 20 MHz Wireless Communications Service (WCS)

2.5 GHz 194 MHz Broadband Radio Service / Closer to 160 MHz

deployable

FUTURE

600 MHz Up to 120 MHz Incentive auctions

3.55 to 3.70 GHz 150 MHz Small-cell band with spectrum sharing

5 GHz 195 MHz Unlicensed band

Above 6 GHz Multi GHz See slide 7, FCC Chairman’s blog of August 3, 2015

U.S. Current and Future Spectrum Allocations

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27.5-29.5 GHz

U.S. Spectrum Recommendations

37-40.5 GHz

47.2-50.2 GHz

59.3-71 GHz

50.4-52.6 GHz

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The United States has

decided on proposing the

following ranges to be

studied for consideration at

WRC-19 (overlaps with

Regional CITEL proposal):

• As 5G will move to inclusion of a larger set of bands, global

harmonization becomes essential in the success of 5G as it

reduces:

– Device/deployment complexity

– Cost to consumers through economies of scale

Regional/Global Harmonization

• International/regional regulatory groups (ITU-R, CITEL, etc.)

could play a significant role now by agreeing on: – An agenda item for WRC-19 on 5G spectrum

– Studies of a range of frequencies from which a set of globally

harmonized bands could be identified for 5G

– Consideration of bands that could accommodate various 5G use

cases/applications

• The FCC role in helping the region becoming the leader in 5G:

– Remain engaged with industry (e.g. workshops)

– Work on service rules and licensing options for potential 5G bands (NPRM)

– Active support in WRC-15/19 discussions

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Licensed

• Regulator

granting exclusive

right to an

operator

• Provides reliable,

secured spectrum

for predictable

quality/capacity

• Critical part of 5G

deployments

Shared

• Shared with

incumbents

• Coordinated

access

when/where not

used by

incumbents.

• Facilitates timely

access to

spectrum in

shared bands

Unlicensed

• No registration or

individual

permission

• Rules

established to

avoid

interference

• Complement for

5G, e.g. in small

cell deployment

All licensing schemes have a role to play in 5G!

Licensing Aspects of 5G Spectrum

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Protection of incumbents

Studies using realistic models and parameters

Consideration of mitigation techniques such as

sensing, database, beacons, etc.

Examples of prior experience (e.g. US AWS-3, 3.5 GHz band, etc.)

Solutions to Enable Access to New Spectrum

Semiconductor and Antenna technology

Beamforming and spatial multiplexing techniques

RFIC and hardware implementation advancements

Propagation-related challenges

Various impairments and ways to cope with them are described

Need for proper channel models stressed

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A variety of bands is needed to address both coverage

and capacity needs of evolved 4G and 5G systems.

Frequencies beyond those traditionally used for cellular

systems, especially those above 6 GHz are important to

consider.

While the lower frequencies have better propagation

characteristics for better coverage and thus can support

both macro and small cell deployments, higher

frequencies can support wider bandwidth carriers (due to

large spectrum availability at mm-wave bands) for

providing very high peak data rates in specific areas

where traffic demands are very high.

Conclusions

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Action is needed by regulators to ensure that new

spectrum needs are addressed for the evolution of 4G

and, to address societal needs and for the timely

introduction of 5G, to identify new spectrum ranges to be

studied in ITU-R.

Conclusions

Despite challenges, the mobile industry is capable of

extending mobile services into spectrum bands in the

range above 6 GHz.

As 4G systems evolve and 5G systems develop over time,

mobile spectrum bands below 6 GHz will be valuable to

allow the smooth migration from 4G LTE usage to 5G.

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Anders Svensson Principal Solution

Manager

Reza Arefi Director of

Spectrum

Strategy

September 2, 2015

4G Americas’ Vision for the Americas:

5G Spectrum Recommendations

Chris Pearson President

Vicki Livingston Head of

Communications

Moderator The views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of 4G Americas and do not necessarily reflect official policies or positions of Intel Corporation or Ericsson Inc.

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