ITU-NBTC Asia- Pacific Regulator’s Roundtable “ Setting out a Vision for 5G in Asia “ Soe Naing Deputy Director General Posts and Telecommunications Department Myanmar 2 nd September 2019, Bangkok, Thailand
Contents 1. Introduction (5G Potential Socio-Economic Benefits ) 2. 5G in Myanmar Context 3. Conclusions
1. INTRODUCTION (5G POTENTIAL SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS )
5G Potential Socio-Economic Benefits to Global Digital Transformation In 2035, 5G will enable USD 12.3 trillion of global • economic output . Among them, five industries with contribution above • USD 1 trillion are ICT industry, manufacturing industry, agriculture, public service (ex: Smart City, PPDR, eGovernment, etc. ), and wholesale & retail The 5G value chain will support 22 million jobs. • The 5G value chain will invest an average of $ 200 • billion annually. So, it is find out that; 5G Oriented Mobile is fundamental to achieving socio-economic benefits
2. 5G IN MYANMAR CONTEXT
5G as Connectivity Driving tool for Myanmar Vision Mobile-First, Digitally Connected Nation Vision Innovation and digital Connect the people of Themes e-Government Myanmar transformation Significant social impact Over 95% population Government will have a Scale in mHealth, mEducation connected powerful platform and 2020 and extend 5G into supporting applications & Over 85% population with agriculture and industry infrastructure Ambition internet access Connected and empower Built capacity to e-serve Over 50% population with citizens through mobile and Myanmar citizens high speed internet access digital platform Managing cyber security e-MBB, FWA and IoT boost Ubiquitous ultra broadband to FWA synergy with fiber to Myanmar Digital Transformation provide government internet person and to home 5G Position platform All things connected, 10Mbps,50Mbps,100Mbps sensing and intelligent into in near Share public infrastructure experience promotion industry Trustworthiness and security future E2E network
Setting out the Scene for 5G: Opportunities & Challenges in Myanmar • Need to Undertake Myanmar economic assessment of the commercial viability of deploying 5G networks Investment case • Need to Enhance the quality and availability of 4G networks for a smooth migration to 5G networks • Need to Allocate globally harmonized 5G spectrum bands • Adopt spectrum roadmap and predictable renewal process Spectrum • Selecting spectrum award procedures that favor investment • Supporting the use of affordable wireless coverage (e.g. 700MHz) to reduce the risk of digital divide • Access/sharing of government-owned passive infrastructure based on efficient approval processes and affordable prices Infrastructure • Infrastructure sharing of fixed and mobile deployments • A central data identifying key contacts, showing assets such as utility ducts, fiber networks, CCTV posts, lampposts; • To give Incentives to encourage fixed broadband deployment based on fiber or 5G FWA • Need to Support fiberization necessary for 4G/5G and suitable small cell spectrum for Fiber & Backhaul backhaul connectivity • Need to Elaborate existing duct access agreements and pole sharing agreements with focus on 5G
Site Fiberization – A necessary Step for 5G Mobile operators are facing significant investments for fiber deployments in the upcoming years to cope with further exponentially growing data traffic. Municipalities in some countries and 4 Myanmar as well further increasing 3 financial burden on mobile operators with Small cells are gaining Right of Way charges which are importance in 4G and 5G internationally not common practice. due to further increasing Small Cell traffic. Increasing number 1 of small cells requires Cost efficient microwave increasing number of site connections must be Backhaul fiber backhaul replaced with more Fiber connections. expensive fiber connections over time reflecting higher throughput and latency requirements Macro Site Backhaul Fiber 2 More and more municipalities worldwide requesting more expensive underground fiber deployment instead of cheap overhead fiber deployment to minimize negative visual impacts.
5G Regulatory Framework in our View Access for Site Candidate 5G (Outdoor & 5G Business Model Spectrum Indoor) 1. Must be all covered, 1. Streamline the 1. Support future 5G mobile across low band, middle processes to allow ease business models (e.g, band and high band of access to street-side network slicing, verticals…)_ infrastructure, building 2. Consider harmonize 2. Support new roles of MNOs: permission , and issue in regional and network developer, service outdoor facilities global level enabler, or service creator. 3. Must include all kinds of 2. Indoor Digitalization & 3. Reflect changes of the value licensing scheme coverage in advance chain in regulatory practice 4. Target the most 3. Fiber to site synergy optimum market value of spectrum
5G Candidate Spectrum Bands Middle Band High Band Low Band 6Ghz 1Ghz 2Ghz 3Ghz 100Ghz Best Coverage Coverage + Capacity Super Capacity 900MHz 2.6 GHz √3.5 GHz 26GHz 850MHz 2.3 GHz √3.3 GHz 28GHz 700MHz 2.1 GHz √4.8 GHz 38GHz 1.8 GHz WRC-19: 50GHz 1.4 GHz 80GHz …
Current Status of Allocation in Myanmar (low band and middle band) MHz 15+15MHz 15+15 MHz 15+15 MHz 15+15 MHz 2100 (FDD) 3G/4G (FDD) (FDD) 3G/4G (FDD) 3G/4G 20+20 MHz 20+20 MHz 20+20 MHz 15 + 15 MHz 1800 (FDD) 4G (FDD) 4G (FDD) 4G (FDD) 10+10 MHz 7.5+7.5 MHz 5+5 MHz 7.5+7.5 MHz 900 (FDD) (FDD) 2G/3G (FDD) 2G/3G (FDD) 3G 6.25 +6.25 MHz 800 (FDD) 2G/3G 3.75 + 3.75 MHz 450 (FDD) 2G Total 110 MHz 85 MHz 85 MHz 70 MHz
Understanding of Current Middle Band Spectrum in Myanmar Current Status of C - Band G B G B 200MHz (under investigation for 5G) 200MHz (under investigation for 5G) Satellite C Band 4800 4200 4400 3625 3400 3600 Satellite Extension C Band Current Status of 2.6 GHz Band: 150MHz reserved 75MHz (reserved for allocation) Allocated 75MHz (reserved for allocation) 2690 2500 2575 2615 Region 1 Band plan under investigation Region 2 Current Status of 2.3 GHz Band: 90MHz reserved Region 3 GB GB 90MHz (reserved for allocation) 2300 2390 2400
PTD Consultation Papers – 850 MHz band, IMT Spectrum Roadmap & IMT /5G position (1) On IMT Spectrum Roadmap responses from: • MPT, Telenor, Ooredoo and Mytel On 850 MHz Consultation paper • Frontiir and Global Technology responses received from MPT, Telenor, • Intelsat, Asiasat and AVIVA Ooredoo and Mytel • Ericsson and Huawei • Others
PTD Consultation Papers – 850 MHz band, IMT Spectrum Roadmap & IMT /5G position (2) On IMT and 5G Spectrum Roadmap preliminary positions responses from: • MPT, Telenor, Ooredoo and Mytel • Frontiir, Global Technology & Amara • MSTEA • Huawei • US-ICT Council • Others
1. Starting Point: Future C- Band issues(Myanmar’s approach) If after ASEAN/GSMA/GSA studies the guard band need not be 100 MHz then post 2023 a further 60 MHz can be licensed (leaving the guard band at 45 MHz) and if the military radar can be moved then a further 100 MHz of spectrum from 3.3 to 3.4 GHz can be made available). In the region, 3.5 GHz (C-band) is primarily allocated to satellite services across ASEAN including Myanmar (this is also the case in id, my, vn, sg, th, etc) and unless sharing regimes can be determined, then 5G deployment in this band will be difficult, if not possible, in the short to medium term. Myanmar is in very good shape compared with other ASEAN members in this position. 3625 3300 3400 3460 3520 Proposed 60 60 60 GB 105 Approach 2020 Guard TDD Band 120 MHz Post 2023 if 45 60 100 some 60 60 frequency Guard usage in 280 MHz Band military can be TDD moved and if guard band can be reduced
2. Responses received to the Consultation Papers – Summary of key recommendations (Draft timeline to release the 5G Spectrum) Release of Capacity Other 5G spectrum Spectrum – 2.6, (1.5 GHz, 4.8 GHz & 2.3 GHz and 850/E-GSM mmWave) 3.5GHz 900 MHz (if harmonized (+ mmWave) replanning globally & in spectrum demand) 2022 Q2-Q3, 2020 2024 2021 2023 2025+ Release of Possible Release of 600 700MHz Release of MHz (2 nd Digital band further 3.5 Dividend) GHz spectrum (depends on guard band & demand)
3. Responses received to the Consultation Papers – Summary of key recommendations Recommended release of spectrum – which creates larger block sizes compatible with 5G NR and facilitates competition. It is not sensible to give one MNO the 3.5 GHz – 2 lots ensures competition and there is no 4G equipment for 3.5 GHz. Future auctions/ + 100 MHz @ 3.5 GHz if some military frequency can be moved allocations:
3. CONCLUSIONS
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