ECC PT1#64 agreed to set up a correspondence group to develop CEPT Report B on the EC Mandate on 5G in 900 and 1800 MHz (see WI PT1_24). The terms of reference are as follows (ECC PT1(20)048_Annex 19):
Terms of Reference for Correspondence Group (CG)
CEPT Report B (900/1800MHz band plan, channelling arrangements and LRTCs)
The CG shall contribute to the update of the draft CEPT Report B on 900/1800MHz BEM and the work should be based on the document SWG C TEMP 01. The CG should focus in particular on:
- Band plan and channeling arrangement taking into account the necessary flexibility for administrations that have current allocations not multiple of 5 MHz and addressing protection of NB systems (GSM, NB IoT)
- Guidance on how to migrate to 5G and any technical conditions issues
- Identify suitable BEM to ensure coexistence with adjacent services (Ideally choosing one between the 2 BEM options on the table today)
- Develop an Annex with proposed changes to the current technical annex of EC Decision
The CG will report to ECC PT1 one week before the deadline of input contributions for the next meeting.
Correspondence group convener: Fatima Karim (Huawei)
Working methods: ECO forum, web meetings, and physical meetings as appropriate.
The first web meeting is tentatively planned for the 17th March 2020 from 14:00-17:00 CET.