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Anatel sets agenda for arrival of the 4th generation

08/09/2010

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Extracted from: Antonio Viana


Schedule that provides for changes in the allocation of 2.5 GHz band. The idea is that in 2013 the country offering 4th generation technology.

The board of the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) approved on Thursday (5) provides that the schedule changes in the allocation of 2.5 GHz band for the benefit of mobile carriers.

Currently, the frequency was being used by cable TV providers that use wireless transmission technology (MMDS), and will be used by large mobile operators to provide the service of fourth generation mobile telephony.
The 4G can be considered an evolution of telephony standards and technologies that are most exploited in the industry are WiMax and LTE (Long Term Evolution).

However, the board signaled that the agency until the completion of the changes will be made the certifications of WiMax equipment.
This certification is considered the major barrier to offering multi-service by those companies with an Internet connection.

Companies pay TV has 190 MHz bandwidth and will, by mid-2013, to occupy at least 50MHz, with the possibility of extending a further 10 MHz

According to Anatel's advisor, João Rezende, companies pay TV will be rewarded with the possibility of offering broadband services.

Of the total 190 MHz available in the range of 2.5 GHz, mobile operators will be using 140 MHz The idea is that from 2013, one year before the World Cup, the country already offer the technology for fourth generation.

Rezende said that the number of pay TV subscribers by MMDs is only 400,000 subscribers in just 311 municipalities, while the growing evolution of mobile telephony accounts for a base of 180 million users.

"It was a very easy solution, but arrived, with an effort of four offices (directors), a consensus," said Rezende.

The FCC's decision today provides the first analysis of the bidding documents at the end of November. Until February of next year, the draft should be public consultation and publication should occur in September.
By the end of 2012, the FCC hopes to make the approval and signing of the licensing terms of the winners.

During the press conference announcement of the schedule, the president of the agency, Ronaldo Sardenberg said the FCC's decision is aligned with the strategic planning for the sector and the National Plan for Broadband.

"Our interest is to promote widespread access to broadband, with the expansion of service offerings and the emergence of new competitors," said Sardenberg.



Source: JUS BRAZIL

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