Oil & Gas Connectivity The Kuala Lumpur Meeting 2015 Beyond Oil & Gas to the Global Satellite User Ecosystem: Where Are We with C-band Spectrum? Martin Jarrold Chief, International Programme Development Global VSAT Forum martin.jarrold@gvf.org www.gvf.org 12-13 November 2015
Unique Attributes of C-Band Satellite Services C-band satellite services cannot easily be replicated at other satellite bands or via terrestrial means Geographic reach. C-band easily covers entire continents and oceans and offers an economically viable way of providing intercontinental and global communications Smaller or hard-to-reach markets and low density regions are covered as easily as metropolitan areas Particularly ideal for point-to-multipoint applications (broadcast, widely-dispersed networks), and remote/rural deployment Resistance to rain-fade C-band is less susceptible to signal interruptions from heavy rains than higher bands (Ku, Ka), making it better suited for tropical or high-rain areas at high availabilities
National Case Study: Indonesia Backbone Network : Fiber Optic Currently, terrestrial backbone and access network have not covered all Indonesian territory, especially in Eastern Part of Indonesia due to geographic condition Satellite plays an important role in connecting Indonesian territory and serving the unserved areas Indonesia is highly dependent on satellite and Supports No Change Access Network : Cellular network C-band Specific Earth station
Spectrum Defence: Preserving C-band Spectrum for Mission-Critical Satellite Communications WRC-15
WRC-15 Agenda Item 1.1 to consider additional spectrum allocations to the mobile service on a PRIMARY basis and identification of additional frequency bands for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) and related regulatory provisions, to facilitate the development of terrestrial mobile broadband applications, in accordance with Resolution 233 (WRC-12) 13
WRC-15 Agenda Item 1.1: The C-band Stakes and Stakeholders The Issue WRC-15 Agenda Item 1.1 will consider additional spectrum generally for IMT and other mobile broadband applications including 3400-4200 MHz Now Major IGOs, Industries and NRAs Support No Change The Problem The need for additional spectrum is vastly overstated and such use is still incompatible with the existing C-band operations, including broadcasting, radar and point-to-point links. The Response IGOs, NRAs & Satellite Users Representing Billions in Economic Impact and Immeasurable Social Benefits Are Standing Together Again to Preserve C-band Spectrum CBU, NABA & WBU-ISOG NetHope and other international humanitarian operations ICAO, IMO, WMO, etc. Industry associations, national telecommunications providers, etc.
WHY MAJOR USER MAJOR INDUSTRIES ARE ASKING ADMINISTRATIONS TO SUPPORT NO CHANGE FOR 3.4 4.2 GHz SATELLITE SERVICES Widely used by major user groups Extremely reliable, even in rainy regions Provides the wide geographic coverage necessary for hundreds of millions of users Numerous cases of harmful interference (and loss of TV signals) have been caused by terrestrial mobile services in C-band Cannot be replaced by bands with narrower beams and different propagation characteristics such as Ku- and Ka-bands Support users requirement to maintain satellite service availability 3.4-4.2 GHz BROADCASTING METEOROLOGICAL AVIATION MARITIME HUMANITARIAN Hundreds of millions of households depend on C-band for tv programming, including events such as the World Cup and the Olympics Billions of dollars invested in by the broadcasting sector The World Meteorological Organisation uses C-band for vital public safety functions Applications support by C-band supported services include disaster relief, water management, and agricultural programmes The safety of hundreds of millions of airline passengers is enabled by C-band satellite services Civil Aviation networks require the very high reliability provided via C-band satellite To ensure the safety of maritime operations, GMDSS distress and safety communications rely on the C-band for Inmarsat feeder links Support the International Organisations who rely on the use of C-band to support their vital and life-saving operations. Nearly 50 of the world s largest humanitarian organisations depend on C-band Education, health, and disaster response are among the many applications supported by C- band
Satellite Spectrum Defence WRC-07 A satellite industry success GVF-led C-band NO CHANGE campaign WRC-12 Resolution 233 set-out Agenda Item 1.1 for the next WRC (WRC-15) Satellite Spectrum Initiative Group global conference call every 2 weeks since 2013 Approximately 90-100 group members Cross-industry representation http://satellite-spectrum-initiative.com/ 16 GVF Training and Certification Program
WRC-07: No Global Identification of IMT in C-band Downlinks However In/Out-of-Band Interference When Introduced in Opt-in Countries Was considered at ITU WRC-07 Broadband Wireless Access (BWA), WiMax, FWA,. Future mobile phone networks (IMT Advanced, 4G,.) 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 Etx. C Std. C Additional Band (FSS, MSS feederlinks, etc.) Band commonly used by FSS satellites
Summary of Satellite Industry Concerns Renewed efforts to identify the 3.4 4.2 GHz band for IMT WRC-07 studies demonstrated incompatibility of satellite services with IMT Interference from IMT transmissions into FSS receive stations Requires large distance separations between IMT stations and FSS earth stations No technology developments that change the compatibility analysis since 2007 to warrant different outcome at WRC-15
Satellite Spectrum Initiative 1 The Satellite Spectrum Initiative (SSI) was formed by stakeholders in the satellite industry that recognise the serious threats and challenges that satellite spectrum currently faces all over the world. Increases in the amount of spectrum allocated to terrestrial services, in particular mobile services, have often come at the expense of spectrum for satellite services. The loss of spectrum is now reaching a critical phase as the impact will soon affect current satellite services and leave no available spectrum for innovative services.
Satellite Spectrum Initiative 2 Such wireless-industry efforts, if successful, would lead to a significant loss in revenue for the satellite industry and constitute a severe blow to user communities that are dependent upon satellite services in affected bands. Further, the satellite industry s experience during WRC-07 highlighted the need for a more comprehensive campaign to assure continued access not only to C band, but to all satellite spectrum, including L, X, Ku, Ka, and V bands.
Satellite Spectrum Initiative 3 To address these challenges, the Global VSAT Forum (GVF), a non-profit association of the satellite industry, escalated the activities of the SSI. The SSI, originally formed in preparation for ITU World Radiocommunications Conference 2007 (WRC-07) is in consortium with other prominent regional associations -- including APSCC and CASBAA in Asia, and ESOA and SAP-REG in Europe -- as well national-level associations that GVF currently works with in Brasil, Mexico, Australia, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, China, Russia, U.A.E., and the U.S., among others.
Satellite Spectrum Initiative 4 It is important to emphasise that the global effort must continue to be supported not only by our industry, but in tandem with a broad array of existing and potential partners and allies within the user community, including: broadcasters and cable companies (e.g. WBU-ISOG, RFI-EUI, etc.) humanitarian & aid agencies (the United Nations, NetHope, etc.) maritime organizations (e.g. InterManager, InterTanko, InterCargo, IMO, etc.) civil aviation (e.g. ICAO, FAA, etc.) military (NATO, DoD, etc.) disaster response (e.g. IAEM, UN, fire, police, military, etc.) banks, stock exchanges and financial services oil, gas and mining and possibly wireless-backhaul interests (e.g. WiFi, pico-cell, GSMA, etc.) and consumer groups, among others.
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Spectrum Defence: Preserving ALL Satellite Communications Spectrum WRC-19
Oil & Gas Connectivity The Kuala Lumpur Meeting 2015 Thank You martin.jarrold@gvf.org