Project IEEE 802.18 RR-TAG Working Group

Title DoI in the Netherlands Antilles on TVWS

Date Submitted 2009-03-10

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Contributor: Maximilian Sandmann +31 6 41 1000 40 maximilian@vondelog.com

Vondel O.G Overtoom 241 1054HV Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Abstract Presentation of the recently passed Declaration of Intention (DoI) on TVWS by the Spectrum management Authority Netherlands Antilles

Purpose Recommending the ECSG and others to support use cases of foreign markets like the Netherlands Antilles. Gathering suggestions on the DoI before the Antillean R&O gets passed.

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Goal: To present the RR-TAG this recently issued document and recommending to respond on it.

Declaration of Intention from the Netherlands Antilles

Maximilian Sandmann, Vondel O.G.

Subjects

Background of – Netherlands Antilles

– Background of the DoI Elements of the DoI

– In Accordance with the FCC R&O

– Spectrum Allocation

– Real-Time Auctioning System Advantages for – Regulator & Government

– Operators & Consumers Potential markets Ways to Participate Concluding Questions or Suggestions

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Background of the Netherlands AntillesThe Netherlands Antilles is member of the Kingdom

of the Netherlands and is administred by a democratic elected local government

Dutch Antilles consist of 2 Leeward islands:-Curacao, which is also the capital and the main seat

of government-Bonaire

and 3 Windward Islands:-Saba-St. Eustatius-St. Martin: The Northern part falls under the

administration of France and therefore Operators consult in general with the French Spectrum Managment Authority as well.

-UHF TV channels are based on European standards (ETSI) and therefore 8Mhz wide.

-TV Band spectrum: VHF Band I (channel 1-4/41-68 MHz) VHF Band III (channel 5-12 174-230 MHz))UHF Band IV/V (channel 21-69/470-862Mhz)

-There are currently 3 ATV channels broadcasting inside the Netherlands Antilles. Since there hasn't been DTV channels allocated (although request were made) the TVWS DTV database would currently be “full of nothing”.

Cost of real Broadband (approx. 1Mbit) llies around 100 Local Curency (NAF) p.month and therefore only a tiny fraction of the households has broadband access. _

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Background of the DoIBecause the potential of:• More efficient usage of the country's Spectrum• Decrease prices of broadband by leveling the playing field• Because of the introducion of flexible regulations the Netherlands Antilles

has the potential to become a frontrunner in the area of TVWS• Create an attractive enviroment for for Global Technology Companies to roll

out and and test their latest specifications in the Netherlands Antilles• Fulfill the targets set in the “Connect the Caribbean” initiative and by doing

so setting a benchmark for the region

On the request of the minister of Transport, minister Adriaens last friday, the Spectrum Managment Authority of the Netherlands Antilles passed a Declaration of Intention on Tuesday, the 20th of January.

The “Declaration of intention” (DoI) is almost on the level of a Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) format being used in the US and is intended for review by the Wireless Industry. The document can be futher adapted to the wishes of the CR Industry before issuance of the NPRM.

The declaration of intention is published on the website of the Spectrum managment Authority (www.btnp.org) under “news”.

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In accordance with the FCC R&O

Allocation of TV radio bands as approve in the Report&Order FCC 08-260 of the USA Federal Communications Commission.

Allowance of unlicensed devices under the conditions (e.g. Transmit Power) approved in the Report&Order FCC 08-260 of the USA Federal Communications Commission.

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Spectrum AllocationInitial License:• License acquisition requires island-wide network roll-out by operator.• A number of RF channels will be allocated to the operator based on their

demands. These channels will be used for exclusive access (also knows as clean spectrum) to the operator for a limited time frame. Transmit Power in those channels must remain within established radio frequency safety limits.

This approach enables license holders to start as a non-coexistent networks. However to maintain the license an operator will have to meet certain targets of coexistence with other TVWS networks over time,which will be set in consultation with the Spectrum Managment Authority of the Netherlands Antilles .

After the expiration of the initial License:Spectrum will allocated by a regionally, temporary and consumer driven real-time

“auctioning system” operated by the Spectrum Management Authority of the Netherlands Antilles.

Again an operator will only be able to participate in this system if he is able to coexist with other TVWS networks within the same channel.

Unlicensed networks:In this scenario all unlicensed devices (incl. microphones) have a lower priority than

licensed devices. This shouldn't be too much of a problem right now, since the vast amount of spectrum available (approx. 368Mhz). In case access for unlicensed TVWS devices becomes problematic over time, the Spectrum Managment Authority will allocate a limited number of UHF TV channels for the exclusive use of unlicensed devices.

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Real-time Auctioning System

• Allocate spectrum to operators on geographical base, allowing transmit powers required to cover those areas. Transmit power has to stay within RF safety limits.

• Give every operator participating an equal amount of first priority spectrum, which gives the first right of usage.

• Give every operator a secondary priority right to use other operators empty/unused spectrum, without causing interference to those operations.

• Spectrum rights can be divided in time slots (minutes, hours, days, weeks, months), and a certain amount of bandwidth to its users.

• Users are also able to switch between the networks of operators.

• Applying a percentage taxation on every transaction done. _ Slide 8 Maximilian Sandmann, Vondel O.G.

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The advantages for Regulator & Government

• Government:• Cognitive radio will prove most effective where

governments are intending to release vast amount of spectrum to bridge digital divides, intend to lower the cost of broadband and do it in a spectrum efficient way at the same time.

• Regulator:• Real time auctioning system allows regulators to take

control of their licenses and the potential of acquiring more revenue by the erase of the middle man/ operator.

• It also has the potential to make spectrum usage more efficient and therefore increase the value of their spectrum

• Eventually leading to less overhead, since after certification and verifying the rules that are set, the responsibilities are being handed over to the auctioning management system.

• Achieving overall principles of fairness as has been set by the ITU in its 1993 “Spectrum pricing study” report. _

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The advantages for Operators and Consumers

• Operators:• Real-time auction lowers the doorstep for aspiring

greenfield operators or incumbents that are planning to extend their networks.

• Consumers:• Having the freedom to choose between operator (network),

the amount of bandwidth needed within the time slot over which the user wants to purchase rights.

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Potential marketsEmerging markets:• The Caribbean region is commited to bridge the digital divide and have even

set up a joint initiative called Connect the Caribbean to stimulate methods that can deliver. In case the Antillean CR implentation achieves its targets, it is very likely that this kind of regulation will be adopted accros the region (and beyond) in the markets with similar conditions.

• We believe that becuase of my family's recent appointment to be a honorary consul to the Government of Vanuata, there is a possiblity of moving similar iniatives in the Southern Pacific Region.

Developed markets:• The UK regulator, OFCOM has also shown interest for the implementation of

a market based approach, based on the work of Martin Cave (Essentials of Modern Spectrum Management).

The ITU issued a report after WRC-07 in which it expected amount of IMT/cellular

spectrum will grow to between 1280Mhz and 1720Mhz by 2015.The National Science Foundation issued in a report that only 14% is actually used

all the time. The most effective way to combat this Spectrum congestion would be by the widespread adoption Dynamic Spectrum and as a consequence Real time spectrum auction for licensed networks.

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Ways to ParticipateThe Declaration of Intention is published for “public

consultation”. We advise all the members of IEEE to express suggestions, which will most likely have a strong effect on the regulations in the final R&O.

A testbed is considered by the Spectrum Managment Authority for companies that are interested.

At least one provider has expressed interest in deploying affordable broadband in this region.

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ConcludingRegulations that seem lightyears ahead from happening in USA

could today be the most effective way for foreign nations to bridge the digital divides by looking further ahead.

Since we believe this kind of spectrum managment will only built momentum with every successful adoption, we think paradigm shifting stories like the Nordic Regulations (NMT) on roaming that in the end led to the global adoption of GSM, could be repeated.

We recommend the .18WG to address the intended regulations of this island nation, which we see as the next step in the overall application of Cognitive and Software Defined radio.

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Questions or Suggestions?

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Thank You

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Maximilian Sandmannmaximilian@vondelog.com

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