The EU spectrum regulatory fram ew ork for short-range devices ( SRDs) A proven path to innovation Dr. Rüdiger MARTI N* Policy Officer Spectrum Directorate General for Com m unications Netw orks, Content and Technology ( DG CONNECT) , European Com m ission * Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the author and cannot be regarded as stating an official position of the European Commission.
The EU spectrum regulatory fram ew ork for SRDs in a nutshell • 2006/ 771/ EC: SRD Decision • Last amended by 2017/ 1483/ EU • 7th update on-going • 2018/ 1538/ EU: SRD Decision in 870-874 and 915-921 MHz • 2007/ 131/ EC: Ultra-Wideband Decision • 4th update 2019/ 785/ EU adopted on 14/ 05/ 2019
The EU spectrum regulatory fram ew ork for SRDs – the added value „ Short-range devices are typically mass-market or portable radio equipment, or both, that can easily be carried and used across borders. Differences in spectrum access conditions risks creating harmful interference with other radio applications and services, prevent their free movement, and increase their production costs. ” [ Recital 1, Draft 7 th update] Decisions on EU level mandatory as opposed to REC 70-03 on CEPT level
The EU spectrum regulatory fram ew ork for SRDs – the concept 1 / 3 „ In the specific frequency bands covered by this Decision, the combination of the harmonised short-range devices category and the technical usage conditions (frequency band, transmit power limit/ field strength limit/ power density limit, additional parameters and other usage restrictions) establishes a harmonised sharing environment in such a way as to allow short-range devices to share the use of spectrum with each other on a non-exclusive basis, regardless of the purpose of such use.” [ Recital 10 2013/ 771/ EU]
The EU spectrum regulatory fram ew ork for SRDs – the concept 1 / 3 „ In the specific frequency bands covered by this Decision, the combination of Additional Transm it pow er param eters the harmonised short-range devices category and the technical usage I m plem e Band Category of short- lim it/ field strength ( channelling Other usage Frequency band n-tation no range devices lim it/ pow er density and/ or channel restrictions conditions (frequency band, transmit power limit/ field strength limit/ power deadline lim it access and density limit, additional parameters and other usage restrictions) establishes occupation rules) dBμA/m 72 at 10 1 July a harmonised sharing environment in such a way as to allow short-range 1 9-59.750 kHz Inductive devices metres 2014 devices to share the use of spectrum with each other on a non-exclusive This set of usage conditions is only basis, regardless of the purpose of such use.” dBμA/m Active medical implant 30 at 10 Duty cycle limit: 1 July 2 9-315 kHz available to active devices metres 10 % 2014 implantable medical [ Recital 10 2013/ 771/ EU] devices.
The EU spectrum regulatory fram ew ork for SRDs – the concept 2 / 3 „ The scope of the categories as defined in the technical annex provides users with predictability in regard to other short-range devices that are allowed to use the same frequency band [ under given technical conditions] on a non- exclusive and shared basis.” [ Recital 9 2013/ 771/ EU]
The EU spectrum regulatory fram ew ork for SRDs – the concept 3 / 3 „[ … ] Decision 2006/ 771/ EC, which sets the general harmonised technical conditions for using a wide variety of short-range devcies, which, as a result, are subject to no more than a general authorisation under national law. ” [ Recital 2 2018/ 1438/ EU] (!Possible deviations for bands harmonised in 2018/ 1438/ EU itself!) Spectrum for SRDs readily accessible under predictable sharing conditions successful basis for wireless innovation
The EU spectrum regulatory fram ew ork for SRDs – the update process • July 2006: Permanent mandate from EC to CEPT • Guidance letter (scope and priorities) Possible entry point for your • CEPT Report in reply new spectrum needs via • EC Draft Decision ETSI/ CEPT process • Discussions in the Radio Spectrum Committee • Regulatory opinion of the Committee • European Commission Adoption
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2018/ 1538 of 11 October 2018 on the harmonisation of radio spectrum for use by short-range devices within the 874-876 and 915-921 MHz frequency bands A regulatory case study Dr. Rüdiger MARTI N* Policy Officer Spectrum Directorate General for Com m unications Netw orks, Content and Technology ( DG CONNECT) , European Com m ission * Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the author and cannot be regarded as stating an official position of the European Commission.
8 7 0 -8 7 6 / 9 1 5 -9 2 1 : A com plex situation [ Military ] - some Member States in different portions of the bands [ Railw ays ] - not harmonized, but E-GSM-R usage on national basis possible license granted frequency request from national railway rollout imminent utilisation plan at least partial need seen GSM-R in Member States commercial networks (request from national railway) viable option no need seen - since 2012, Future Rail Mobile Communications System (FRMCS)
8 7 0 -8 7 6 / 9 1 5 -9 2 1 : A com plex situation [ I oT including RFI D ] - Bands available within existing EU regulatory environment for SRDs - Request for access to the bands since 2008 x with growing intensity x for various reasons - Entries according to ERC REC 70(03) implemented partly/ entirely in some Member States, others planning to move ahead soon Situation: 1. Usage in the bands very fragmented, fragmentation increasing 2. Timing mismatch
CEPT option Addendum to CEPT Report 59 (03/ 2017) Preferred ranges are identified but an alternative 863 868 solution with an equivalent bandwidth can be implemented by Member States in the wider range WB IoT Military/ civil use/ NB Terrestrial SRDs RFID/ NB IoT* SRDs Military/ civil use Rail IoT mobile 868 832 862 865 870 874 875.6 880 916.5 920.1 RFID / NB IoT* * Terrestrial Military/ civil use/ WB Rail mobile IoT 880 915 915.8 918 920.8 925 * Within the existing RFID channels so NB IoT can use 4 channels * * Within the planned RFID channels except 916.1-916.5 so NB IoT can use 6 channels Disclaimer: This is a schematic presentation only and incomplete. For exact details see Add CEPT Rep
The path tow ards a balanced approach 03/ 17 Timing reasons -> CEPT proposal could not take account of FRMCS RSC* # 59 (03/ 2017) invites Commission to work on a solution Work EC with RSC Workshop 06/ 2017 - All stakeholders present* * make strong request to harmonise future use - ‘Squeeze option’ only possible way forward towards a balanced solution Additional input from CEPT (RSCOM18-14) “for a 3 MHz FRMCS carrier in 918-921 MHz as well as for a 1.4 MHz FRMCS carrier in 918.919.4 MHz the power restrictions would be too stringent for a macro coverage rollout without densification” Positive opinion RSC on EC Draft Decision ( RSCOM17-63rev3 ) 07/ 18 10/ 18 European Commission adopts 2018/ 1538/ EU * Radio Spectrum Committee * * rail, RFID, IoT communities)
'Squeeze' Disclaimer: This is a schematic presentation only option and incomplete. For exact details see RSCOM17-63 All (networked) short-range devices shall be under the control of network access points 863 868 (geographical National WB IoT Sharing) E-GSM-R NB IoT Terrestrial RFID/ NB IoT* SRDs Military use Rail mobile 832 862 865 868 870 874 -.4 876 880 National Reserved potential E-GSM-R 916.1 918.9 future rail use NB IoT NB IoT RFID Terrestrial Military use WB IoT Rail mobile 880 915 915.8 917.4 919.4 921 925
Purpose and Benefits [ Mem ber States ] Regulatory stability • Coordinated approach counterbalancing fragmentation • I n case of problems to open up some (parts of) of the harmonized bands immediately medium- to long-term strategy [ SRD/ I oT/ RFI D ] Responds to spectrum needs and request for a harmonized solution • Certainty to invest into new innovative products and services • Enabler of new EU-wide or even global applications and services • Needs of constraint SRD equipment
Purpose and Benefits [ Railw ays ] Window of opportunity for a common approach towards spectrum needs of a future railway system ( maximum interoperability) • Harmonization not automatic result of preservation of 2x1.6 MHz, but permits such a measure (depending on further studies and discussions) Existing or currently planned E-GSM-R use on national basis possibl e • Upper 2x1.6 MHz: preservation √ • Lower 2x1.4 MHz: geographical sharing √ (SRDs under control of network access points) • [ Military ] Risk of harmful interference from unauthorised use of SRDs due to circulation of easily portable devices (fragmentation) greatly reduced • Existence of harmonised bands attracts use into these bands • Existence of Decision clearly signals national restrictions outside these bands • 870-874 MHz untouched, Article 1.4 of Radio Spectrum Decision • Increased clarity for developments and investments • Use of SRD devices?
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