Assessing the Possibility of 450MHz Spectrum Allocation in China to TD-SCDMA and Its Implications

Assessing the Possibility of 450MHz Spectrum Allocation in China to TD-SCDMA and Its Implications published by Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute (MIC) in July, 2009. This report consists of 15 pages and the price starts from US $ 1620.

Introduction

Abstract

Spectrum resources are a basic requirement for the development of mobile communications networks. At the same time, spectrum planning also impacts the future development of the mobile communications industry. In June 2009, China' s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology conducted research on issues concerning planning for the 450-470MHz spectrum band. It did not rule out the possibility of allocating this low-frequency band to TD-SCDMA. If 450MHz, which can help to solve communications problems in China' s remote rural areas, will be allocated to TD-SCDMA, the industry will pay close attention to whether this will help the penetration of TD-SCDMA services in China and benefit R&D for TD-LTE and TDD. This report examines the Chinese government' s planning for the 450MHz band, and analyzes the possibility that this spectrum band will be allocated to TD-SCDMA and its applications.

Table of Contents

• 1. 450MHz Part of ITU' s IMT Spectrum Planning
• 2. 450MHz Spectrum Band Planning by China' s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
• 3. Possible Impact of 450MHz Allocation on TD-SCDMA
  • 3.1 Technology Characteristics of Frequency Spectrum
  • 3.2 450MHz Would Offer TD-SCDMA Better Nationwide Coverage and Benefit Penetration into Rural Areas
  • 3.3 450MHz Would Increase Design Difficulties for TD-SCDMA Terminals
• 4. Planning for 450MHz Aimed at Strengthening Development of TDD Spectrum
• 5. Many Challenges Remain before TD-SCDMA Can Take Off
  • 5.1 Allocation of 450MHz Will Not Enable TD-SCDMA to Directly Take Off
  • 5.2 China Aims to Stimulate Developers' Investments to Build Comprehensive Application Environment
• MIC Perspective
• Appendix

List of Topics

• 3G and 4G spectrum planning by the ITU
• Current wireless radio spectrum allocation in China
• China' s planning for 450MHz-470MHz spectrum and the possibility of allocation to TD-SCDMA
• Technology characteristics of the 450MHz-470MHz spectrum
• Analysis of potential benefits and challenges of the possible 450MHz-470MHz allocation to TD-SCDMA, including areas such as network coverage, terminal product design, base stations etc.
• Companies and organizations analyzed or mentioned in the report include: ADI, China Mobile, Chongqing Chongyou, Commit, International Telecommunication Union, LG, Mediatek, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Spreadtrum, T3G, Yulong, ZTE

List of Tables

• Table 1: Current Wireless Radio Spectrum Allocation in China
• Table 2: Characteristics of High- and Low-frequency Signals
• Table 3: WP5D Meeting Schedule and Topics, 2008 - 2011

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