Report ITU-R SM.2015-3 (06/2025) - Methods for determining “national long-term strategies” for spectrum utilization in certain countries
Foreword
Policy on Intellectual Property Right (IPR)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
1 Introduction
2 National long-term planning process
     2.1 Spectrum requirements definition
     2.2 Spectrum availability
     2.3 Spectrum planning options
     2.4 Spectrum planning implementation
     2.5 The iterative process
3 The management or administrative body
Annex 1  to Chapter 1  Influencing factors
Annex 2  to Chapter 1  Methodology of the long-term spectrum management plan development
CHAPTER 2
1 Introduction
2 The consultative approach
     2.1 Inquiry into future spectrum/service requirements
     2.2 Interaction among/with representative groups
     2.3 Analysis of usage trends
     2.4 Example
3 The analytical approach
     3.1 Introduction
     3.2 Steps for the analytical approach development
     3.3 The use of the analytical technique in the long-term spectrum requirements planning process
CHAPTER 3
1 Identification of long-term spectrum management objectives
2 Evaluation of current spectrum management process
3 Transition procedures
     3.1 Encourage effective spectrum utilization
          3.1.1 Effective use of new technologies to improve the reuse of frequencies
          3.1.2 Channel splitting
          3.1.3 Spectrum redeployment
          3.1.4 Service overlay and frequency band sharing
          3.1.5 Shared radio systems
          3.1.6 Use of the unused spectrum
          3.1.7 Use of wireline distribution networks as a supplement
     3.2 Enhance spectrum use flexibility and agility in spectrum management
     3.3 Maximize the social and economic benefits that can be achieved by appropriate spectrum management
     3.4 Ensure that the spectrum is used in all regions of the country where it is needed
     3.5 Build a skilled work force and develop proper spectrum engineering tools
Annex 1 to Chapter 3   Example on evaluation procedures of spectrum utilization  efficiency in Korea (Rep. of)
1 Background
2 The process of the evaluation
3 Actual evaluation cases
4 Countermeasures and expected effects according to evaluation results
Annex 2 to Chapter 3  A white paper on a future-looking perspective on an agile and sustainable spectrum management regime for the next decade in the United Arab Emirates
1 Executive summary
2 Purpose of White Paper
3 The UAE digital strategy, foresight, scenarios and spectrum agility implications
4 The TDRA strategic vision: Towards always more agile system management systems
     4.1 Current approach to authorizing spectrum use
     4.2 Agile spectrum management
     4.3 Benchmarking
     4.4 Summary
5 Driving forces and evolutions in spectrum management for wireless technologies and services
     5.1 Technology developments and changing user requirements
          5.1.1 Cognitive radios
          5.1.2 Sustainability targets
          5.1.3 UAE expectations of spectrum management processes
          5.1.4 Summary
     5.2 Spectrum management solution opportunities and the developing capabilities of regulators
          5.2.1 Alternative spectrum licensing and authorisation models
               5.2.1.1 Spectrum sharing regimes
          5.2.2 Increased intelligence and agility in databases
          5.2.3 Artificial intelligence
          5.2.4 Blockchain and secure cooperative assignment procedures
          5.2.5 Payments in digital currencies (UAE 2019-20 Project Aber)
          5.2.6 Summary
6 TDRA 2031: Roadmap, scenarios and timeline for the evolution of smart spectrum management systems
     6.1 Scenario A: Trend towards incremental agility
     6.2 Scenario B: Leap towards full agility conditions
     6.3 Scenario C: Objective based approach: The road to 2031
          6.3.1 Objective 1: Users as part of the agile, real-time, spectrum management system
          6.3.2 Objective 2: Promoting AI in the ASMS process: Anticipating and fulfilling user needs
          6.3.3 Objective 3: Enhanced automation/autonomy for agility implementation: roadmap towards 2031
     6.4 TDRA initiatives and the ITU framework
     6.5 The road to 2031: UAE digital objectives and TDRA initiatives
7 Timeline and benefits of implementing an agile SMS