Agenda. Ann Vandenbroucke, Director, Policy & Regulatory Issues, Inmarsat

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1 1 Agenda Welcome and Introductions. David Meyer, Chair, UK Spectrum Policy Forum Updates from the UK Spectrum Policy forum Steering Board In conversation with Jane Humphreys: Frances MacLeod, Broadband Delivery (UK) Innovative broadband and highaltitude connectivity Chris Cheeseman, Spectrum Strategy Director, BT Group and Steering Board Chairman Jane Humphreys, Senior Spectrum Advisor, techuk and Frances MacLeod, Programme Director, 700 MHz Clearance Programme, Broadband Delivery (UK) Ann Vandenbroucke, Director, Policy & Regulatory Issues, Inmarsat Update from Cluster 1 Janette Stewart, Principal, Analysys Mason and Chair of UK SPF Cluster 1 Update from Cluster 2 Update from Cluster 4 Simon Pike, Chair, UK SPF Cluster 4 AOB and close David Meyer Chair, UK Spectrum Policy Forum Reception and networking in the members area Peter Curnow-Ford, CEO, Viatec and Tony Lavender, CEO, Plum Consulting, Co- Chairs of UK SPF Cluster 2

2 2 Steering Board Update Chris Cheeseman, BT plc (Chair, SPF Steering Board) Note: The SPF Steering Board comprises: the (i) Cluster Chairs; (ii) Ofcom and DCMS; (iii) techuk secretariat/advisers and (iv) the companies contributing to the SPF costs (currently : Airbus, Avanti, BT, Digital UK, Huawei, Inmarsat, QinetiQ, Qualcomm, Real wireless, Sky, Three, Telefonica O2 and Vodafone).

3 3 Highlights from October 2016 Steering Board 1. Liaison with DCMS and Ofcom Study on Brexit Spectrum implications submitted to DCMS (Matthew Hancock) and follow-up meeting requested with David Meyer on this and other SPF business. Digital Economy Bill (spectrum aspects) SPF briefing discussed can pick up today under AOB. Paper on Infrastructure resilience (spectrum aspects) reflecting earlier SPF workshop led by Qinetic 2. Other draft deliverables from studies 1. 5GHz band SPF position paper (based on Cluster 1 discussion) prepared by Analysys Mason was reviewed, will be completed after upcoming workshop #3 on the topic in Cluster G spectrum SPF position paper (based on Cluster 1 discussions) prepared by Analysys Mason was reviewed and agreed to be sent out for any final comments. 3. Updates to work programme and plans for 2016/17 funded studies Cluster 1: complete initial papers on 5GHz band and on 5G mobile and consider next steps/studies. Cluster 2: added GHz band sharing options as a task Cluster 4: EC TFR and 5G action plan to be analysed and viewpoints reflected to DCMS/Ofcom

4 4 Forthcoming meetings Workshop #2 on 5G mobile 12 December 2016 Workshop #3 on 5GHz band 25 October 2016 Cluster 1 Spectrum applications and demand Chair: Janette Stewart 1. IMT (5G) / mmwave work (WRC-19) [Barry Lewis, Samsung] 2. 5GHz RLAN extension (WRC-19) [Johnny Dixon, BT] 3. UHF band review (WRC-23) including M2M/IoT [Janette Stewart, Analysys Mason] 4. Other issues from 2015 spectrum demand report Cluster 2&3 Spectrum access Chairs: Peter Curnow-ford & Tony Lavender 1. Public sector spectrum release 2. Receiver performance [Leader needed] 3. Resilience [QinetiQ] 4. [Shared Spectrum Access and Innovative solutions [Leader needed]] 5. mmwave (Backhaul) [Leader tba] 6. Example application of DCMS Social Value methodology Workshop: PSSR demand 15 December 2016 Workshop: GHz 28 October 2016 Cluster 4 International Chair: Simon Pike Workshop on EC Telecomms Framework Review and 5G action plan 25 November UK international preparatory process (ITU WRC, EC, etc.) 2. EU Regulatory Framework Review (spectrum aspects) 3. International Contributions (eg. 5G) Next Plenary: 26 Jan 2017 Next Steering board: 12 Jan 2017

5 5 SPF Consultancy Studies (1/3) Study Description 1. 5G mobile spectrum Phase I: UK s 5G Priorities Gather and publish collective views on how 5G might emerge in the UK, and the policy questions that this raises. The work item will be aimed at synthesising the presentations and discussions from the Cluster 1 workshop on 5G Phase II: Overall spectrum requirements for 5G: To evaluate emerging global information on characteristics of 5G and likely network topologies, and evaluate the likely overall low (below 6 GHz), medium (6 30 GHz) and high (above 30 GHz) spectrum requirement; this insight will then be valuable when considering individual candidate frequency bands 2. 5GHz band development Short SPF Preparatory study on improving spectrum access in the 5GHz band: synthesising the presentations and discussions from the Cluster 1 workshops relating to spectrum access in the 5GHz band, and further analysis as required, in order to produce a summary of SPF s discussions. Indicative Cost ( ) STATUS July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June 3.5 k Contract placed (Analysys Mason) c. 15 k Pending SB discussion and decision on whether to move to tender 2.5 k Contract placed (Analysys Mason)

6 6 SPF Consultancy Studies (2/3) Study Description Indicative Cost ( ) STATUS July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June 2. Convergence and AV c. 16k [Not being taken forward] 2. Opening up (greater / new access to) millimetre wave spectrum: Study to investigate scope and steps to be taken to open up commercial exploitation of Q and V band spectrum, in particular for mobile (including wifi) and satellite broadband - Evaluate technology evolutions - Investigate evolution in network level innovations - Explore developments in markets and demand - Recommend actions for industry, Government and regulator 2. Promoting future effectiveness / efficiency of spectrum use and coexistence: This study will first collate using a longer term outlook emerging opportunities in technologies (eg. improvements in receiver performances and spectrum utilisation) and techniques (eg. for improving coexistence). This will be followed by a consideration and recommendations on steps that could be taken by the full range of players (industry, regulators and Governments) to enable a more timely emergence of such opportunities 2. Brexit spectrum implications Commissioned report from industry expert setting out the issues and implications as a basis for SPF discussions leading to possible SPF recommendations. c.20k TOTAL COST 75k Awaiting specific proposal to next SB c. 15k Cluster 2 Suggestion? Pending SB discussion (Oct 16) 3k Contract placed (Simon Pike)

7 7 SPF Consultancy Studies (2/3) Other candidates suggested for Steering Board consideration by SPF members: a) Re-fresh/update of earlier SPF licence-exempt study report b) Future mobile demand, inc data intensive OTT applications and mobile TV spectrum impacts (replacement for item 3 above?) c) Receiver parameters and shielding for efficient spectrum sharing and compatibility The Steering Board will review the studies schedule at its January 2017 meeting any feedback to be sent to SPF secretariat.

8 8 Proposals for SPF Opinions to build on the deep and diverse expertise of the Forum to develop credible advice on. future scope for spectrum sharing Evolution of spectrum sharing Investigation into medium/ long term opportunities for improving receiver performances Opportunities for opening up spectrum above 50 GHz Assessment of opportunities for access to public sector spectrum release

9 9 Spectrum Policy Forum Next Plenary meeting dates: Thursday 26 th January 2017 (14:00 16:30) Thursday 20 th April 2017 (14:00 16:30) Thursday 11 th July 2017 (14:00 16:30)