The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) released a public consultation to obtain the views of stakeholders in the telecommunications sector on its activities related to spectrum allocation for IMT applications in certain frequency bands, namely the UHF and 3.8 – 4.2 GHz bands and the 6 GHz band. Based on the cooperation with stakeholders, consultation results, and response analysis, TDRA will update the part on the current and future uses of IMT within the Spectrum Future Foresight document of 2020-2025, and develop a vision on UAE’s directions regarding the uses of these bands.
The consultation posed a set of specialized questions about the 470-694 MHz band, which was previously used in terrestrial television broadcasts, the future of this band in light of the changing habits of viewing terrestrial television broadcasts in the UAE, and the need to review the use of this spectrum effectively. It also addressed long-term options for its use through new wireless technologies.
The consultation also included points of discussion and consultation on the 3800-4200 MHz band, which is mainly used in fixed satellite services in certain geographical areas of UAE and on certain frequencies within the band.
Type Approval affected? No
Spectrum: Yes
Allocation: Yes
Imports: No
Standards: No
Does it affect label requirements? No
Does it affect user manual requirements? No
What are the bands affected/impacted by this new regulatory update? 470-694 MHz, 3800-4200 MHz (3.8 GHz to 4.2 GHz), 6 GHz