Spectrum

Spectrum allocations have been made and expanded for mobile telecommunications as these have advanced from the limited initial offerings to the dominance they have today. The details of the allocations are provided in the Radio Regulations, and the details of how these allocations are used are described in the specifications for the various access technologies themselves.

For some basic background information and a brief summary of spectrum allocations for IMT, click on:

- Spectrum for IMT

There is no intermediate step as such between a brief overview of IMT spectrum allocations and deep involvement in the specifics. Hence, the reader should anticipate getting deeply involved if assigned to work in this area. A useful overview of the various aspects of the area is included as part of a presentation from the Canadian regulator.

The Radio Regulations include extensive detail on spectrum allocations and for IMT the sections covered by agenda item 1.4 for WRC-07: “to consider frequency-related matters for the future development of IMT‑2000 and systems beyond IMT‑2000, taking into account the results of ITU‑R studies in accordance with Resolution 228 (Rev.WRC‑03.)”

The next WRC will be in 2012. Getting ready for this event will involve a series of “Conference Preparatory Meetings.” ITU-R Preparatory Studies for WRC-12 provides the current list of agenda items and related documents but it should be noted that this information will change frequently as the work leading up to WRC-12 progresses.