1. Standard Activities of ITU-T Special Study Group on IMT-2000 and Beyond Young Kyun Kim, Ph.D. Vice Chair, ITU-T SSG on IMT-2000 and Beyond Senior Vice President, Samsung Electronics For HSN 2001 14-16 February 2001

2. - 1 - Member of IMT-2000 Standards family MOBILE MULTIMEDIA All systems, All services Integrated provision of personalized, enhanced services over the most efficient / preferred networks Many, seamlessly integrated systems PERSONALISED SERVICES From IMT-2000 to Beyond IMT MARKET driven

3. - 2 - For usersFor users -True Personalized Services Which Applications?Which Applications? - always working across networks and - always working across networks and being aware of users’ situation Which Technologies?Which Technologies? -Re-configurable radio architecture -Efficient Protocols for Wireless services -IP Evolution After Mobile Internet, What is Next? Vision of Systems Beyond IMT-2000

4. - 3 - ITU-T Objectives and Point of View: Continue and enhance cooperation and Collaboration for IMT-2000 global standards: – Set the scene for continuing cooperation and collaboration for IMT-2000 global standards – Inform SDOs of 3GPPs about WTSA discussions and decisions on the new Special Study Group on IMT-2000 and beyond – Re-initiate interaction with SDOs of 3GPPs for mutual benefit – Discuss how and where ITU-T’s new SSG on “IMT-2000 and beyond” can add value, with the aim of reaching an agreement on responsibility split between ITU-T and SDOs: Identify and define work items Set timetable for when results are needed Identify and initiate realistic and workable mechanisms for maintaining and enhancing ongoing collaboration and cooperation

5. - 4 - Outline: ITU-T IMT-2000 and Beyond Past: what has ITU-T done so far? Present: what is ITU-T doing now? – NNI (Core Network to Core Network Interface) Future: why create this special study group? – Growth of Wireless Access, Internet – Correlation of Wireless Access and Internet Why is this SG special? – Recommendation A.9 Provisional Working Procedures – Management Team Going forward – Mandate and organization of work – Emphasis on collaboration, cooperation, partnering – Going beyond IMT-2000 WTSA-2000

6. - 5 - IMT-2000: Pre-WTSA-2000 WTSA-2000 Other IMT-2000 Activities in ITU-T Services (SG 2) Numbering & Identities (SG 2) OAM (SG 4) Security (SG 7) Interworking (SG 13) Speech & Video coding (SG 16) Radio Communications Mobile IMT-2000 Radio Aspects Telecomms. Standards Signaling & Protocols IMT-2000 Signaling Req’ts

7. - 6 - IMT-2000: Pre-WTSA-2000

8. - 7 - ITU-T IMT-2000 Specifications: Structure

9. - 8 - ITU-T IMT-2000 Specifications: Current Status

10. - 9 - GSC5 and RAST 8 Resolution 6: Common NNI The Global Standards Collaboration 5 (GSC5) meeting (Williamsburg, Virginia, 1999) and the Radio Standardization 8 (RAST8) meeting jointly resolve that they recognize the need for the common NNI protocol in a multi-network environment in order to derive benefit from existing (“fixed” and “mobile”) investments and supports in principle the ITU-T SG 11 effort in support of global roaming and seamless service provisioning....

11. - 10 - IMT-2000 Family of Systems and NNI ITU-T adopted the IMT-2000 Family of Systems Concept with the understanding that IMT-2000 standardization work is to be carried out in close cooperation with regional standards bodies Global roaming and seamless service provision to subscribers are key operator targets Close cooperation and collaboration between ITU-T and the SDOs developing IM T- 2000 Family Member specifications will greatly facilitate the harmonization and timely availability of global standards for the world community

12. - 11 - ITU-T IMT-2000 Interfaces: NNI status

13. - 12 - SSG - IMT-2000 and Beyond Why create this study Group? – growth of wireless access outstripping traditional access soon will be over 50% of all subscribers already the case in some markets (Scandinavia, Japan, Mexico,...) – explosive growth of the Internet strong correlation between wireless access and internet usage leads to “Wireless Internet” – multiple forums working on 3G systems need to promote harmonization and convergence rapidly increasing importance of globalization WTSA-2000

14. - 13 - Wireless Internet

15. - 14 - Millions 1996199719981999200020012002200320042005 1,400 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 200 0 than PCs by the end of Yr 2003! More handsets than PCs connected to the internet by the end of Yr 2003! Projected cellular subscribers (Nokia 1999) Projected PCs connected to the Internet (Dataquest 10/98) Projected Web handsets (Nokia 1999) Mobile Internet Outlook

16. - 15 - Migration towards an IP-based backbone network is taking place

17. - 16 - IP Core Network IMT-2000 Network Voice Core Network PSTN Internet Cable Access Wireless Access “ Open Network Architecture based on IP Core Network ” “ Open Network Architecture based on IP Core Network ” Future IMT-2000 Network

18. - 17 - Why is this SG special? Given significant freedom in conducting its business: – Paperless meetings to maximum extent possible – Reduced meeting notice requirements (one month, electronically) – Reduced contribution submission deadline – All documents to be available on ITU web site – Meeting reports to be made available quickly – May use teleconferences, other means to conduct work A de facto trial of selected reform aspects! Plus has the usual powers of a Study Group: – Create and approve Recommendations – To advise TSAG on effectiveness of new procedures

19. - 18 - Summary of Mandate (1 of 2) Lead SG on IMT-2000 and beyond and for mobility Primary responsibility within ITU-T for overall network aspects of IMT-2000 and beyond – Work plan – Migration path from existing IMT-2000 systems towards systems beyond IMT-2000 Long term common IP-based architecture Near term IP-based internetworking – Overview road map – Interworking functions, if not done elsewhere

20. - 19 - Summary of Mandate (2 of 2) In addition, will study: - Harmonization of IMT-2000 Family members as they evolve beyond IMT-2000 - Evolution of network aspects utilizing IMT-2000 RTTs as FWA Network aspects of convergence of fixed and wireless networks - Standardization of IMT-2000 interfaces where needed Work with ITU-D to assist developing countries in applying IMT-2000 Collaborate with ITU-R 8F (radio) and 8D (satellite) Strong cooperative relations and complementary programs with SDOs, 3GPPs May develop and approve Recommendations - may investigate and make proposals to TSAG on alternative types of output and associated approval process, e.g., normative technical specifications or interim Recommendations Make use of provisional working procedures specific to SSG

21. - 20 - Assigned Questions Q.A/IMT: Network signaling requirements for wireless access to services provided over IP-based networks Q.B/IMT: Network signaling requirements for emerging mobility services (IM T- 2000 and their evolution) including services over IP-based networks Q.C/IMT: Network signaling requirements for the support of Virtual Home Environment (VHE) in mobile networks Q.D/IMT: Network signaling protocols for emerging mobility services (IMT-2000 and their evolution), including IP services

22. - 21 - Working Party Structure WP 1/SSG Service and Interface requirements for IMT - 2000 and Beyond Chairman: Mr. Syed Husain (Motorola, USA) Vice-Chairman: Mr. Kirit Lathia (Siemens, Germany) Vice-Chairman: Mr. Hiroshi Nakamura (NTT DoCoMo, Japan) WP 2/SSG Application and Interworking of IMT - 2000 Systems Chairman: Mr. Leslie Graf (Ericsson, Australia) Vice-Chairman: Mr. Maurice Ghazal (MPT, Lebanon) Vice-Chairman: Mr. Patrick Masambu (Communications Commission, Uganda) WP 3/SSG Harmonization and Convergence of IMT-2000 Systems Chairman: Mr. Young Kim (Samsung Electronics, Korea) Vice-Chairman: Mr. Krishna Sirohi (Ministry of Comms, India) Vice-Chairman: Mr. Yuri Trofimov (NIIR, Russia)

23. - 22 - Question Allocation WP 1 Service and Interface requirements for IMT-2000 and Beyond Q.1/SSG Service and network capability requirements and network architecture Q.2/SSG NNI mobility management protocol WP 2 Application and Interworking of IMT-2000 Systems Q.3/SSG Identification of existing and evolving IMT-2000 Systems Q.4/SSG Interworking functions to be used with existing and evolving IMT-2000 systems Q.5/SSG To participate in the preparation of a Handbook on IMT-2000 WP 3 Harmonization and Convergence of IMT-2000 Systems Q.6/SSG Harmonization of existing IMT-2000 Systems Q.7/SSG Convergence of fixed and existing IMT-2000 systems Management Team Q.8/SSG Special Study Group working procedures

24. - 23 - Revised Questions (1 of 3) Q.1/SSG Service and network capability requirements and network architecture – establish a clear vision for future mobile services and network capability requirements for “beyond IMT-2000 systems” Q.2/SSG NNI mobility management protocol – define new mobility management signaling application protocols, or enhancements to existing protocols, needed to support IMT-2000 services to enable global roaming between different IMT-2000 family systems Q.3/SSG Identification of existing and evolving IMT-2000 Systems – identify architectures, detailed specifications and releases which have been and will be produced by recognized SDOs which make up existing and evolving IMT-2000 systems

25. - 24 - Revised Questions (2 of 3) Q.4/SSG Interworking functions to be used with existing and evolving IMT-2000 systems – identify (and define if not done elsewhere) Interworking functions to facilitate appropriate Interworking between existing and evolving IM T- 2000 family members, PSTN/ISDN and Packet Data networks Q.5/SSG Preparation of a Handbook on IMT-2000 – work with the D and R sectors, coordinate T sector input for a handbook on IMT-2000 to assist developed and developing countries Q.6/SSG Harmonization of existing IMT-2000 Systems – define interface requirements and network architectures for harmonization of existing and evolving IMT-2000 systems to provide seamless global roaming for IMT-2000 future Capability Sets (that will include high speed packet data, multimedia, and IP-based services)

26. - 25 - Revised Questions (3 of 3) Q.7/SSG Convergence of fixed and existing IMT-2000 systems – describe the principles and requirements for the convergence of fixed and IMT-2000 networks – describe the architectural requirements for a converged core network to support IMT-2000 capabilities accessible from various wireless and wire line access technologies to support current and evolving IMT-2000 capabilities Q.8/SSG Special Study Group working procedures – considering the provisional working procedures for the SSG (Rec. A.9), develop further working procedures (including new output document types as appropriate) to ensure that the SSG can respond rapidly to the requirements of Member States and Sector Members

27. - 26 - Deliverables (1 of 2)

28. - 27 - Deliverables (2 of 2)

29. - 28 - Recommendation on harmonization principles of existing IMT- 2000 systems –Completion Date: 4Q 2001 –Activities To define the scope and charter for carrying out the work assigned to the question To draft outlines for the deliverable(s) Confer the results of first Q.3 Rapporteur’s meeting Analyse existing IMT-2000 systems to be harmonized Identify issues, requirements and level of the harmonization of existing IMT-2000 systems Recommendation on the harmonization requirements of existing IMT-2000 systems – Completion Date: 4Q 2002 Proposed Work Plan for Q.6/SSG (1 of 2)

30. - 29 - Recommendation on a mid-term harmonized network architecture including the enhancements of the concept within Recommendation Q.1711 (functional architecture) in close cooperation with external organizations –Completion Date: 4Q 2003 –Activities Analyse the concepts within Recommendation Q.1711 (functional architecture) Recommendation on a mid-term information flows for the harmonized IMT-2000 systems –Completion Date: 4Q 2004 Proposed Work Plan for Q.6/SSG (2 of 2)

31. - 30 - Recommendation on principles and requirements for convergence of fixed and existing IMT-2000 systems –Completion Date: 2Q 2002 –Activities Cover the identification of work done (e.g., IETF, ITU, 3GPPs) Analyse the fixed systems to be converged Analyse existing IMT-2000 systems to be converged Analyse the first deliverable of Q.6/SSG (principles and requirements of harmonization, expected completion at 4Q 2001) Proposed Work Plan for Q.7/SSG (1 of 4)

32. - 31 - Recommendation on network architecture and interface requirements to facilitate evolution of existing fixed networks towards converged core network supporting IMT-2000 capabilities –Completion Date: 1Q 2003 –Activities Define a functional architecture with possible mapping to existing standards (with information from 3GPPs, IETF, ITU-T) Identify any new network entities needed to achieve convergence Concerning interfaces, identify –potential protocols and the additional requirements needed on the current protocols to achieve convergence –the need for new protocols (in particular if new functional entities have identified) Proposed Work Plan for Q.7/SSG (2 of 4)

33. - 32 - Recommendation on access network interface requirements for utilizing IMT-2000 RTT as FWA with existing fixed networks –Completion Date: 4Q 2003 –Activities Enhance existing access network interface requirements Address the potential new radio interfaces which could be used with fixed access Proposed Work Plan for Q.7/SSG (3 of 4)

34. - 33 - Recommendation on Architectural and network interface requirements for converged core network to facilitate services transparency to users across different access arrangements, including migration path for network convergence –Completion Date: 4Q 2004 –Activities Develop architectural requirements for converged core network consistent with the long term network architecture as delivered by Q.1/SSG to ensure capture of the convergence requirements Cover further evolution of network entities and protocols needed to achieve convergence Proposed Work Plan for Q.7/SSG (4 of 4)

35. - 34 - Upcoming ITU-T SSG Meetings Rapporteurs: Feb 12-14 Stockholm Q.3/SSG Feb 14-16 Paris Q.1/SSG TSAG Mar 19-23 Geneva Oversight & Coordination Full SSG May 7-11 Geneva Aug or Sep Brazil (tbc)

36. - 35 - Relationships ITU-R ITU-D 3GPP 3GPP2 IETF Regional SDOs Other relevant fora –OHG –3G.IP –MWIF –etc.

37. - 36 - Approach How and on what topics can ITU-T SSG on “IMT-2000 and beyond” and 3GPP2 work together?

38. - 37 - Where ITU-T can add value in global IMT-2000 and beyond standardization Leadership through coordination, consensus building, and collaborative working arrangements –with 3GPPs, SDOs, other relevant fora Facilitating adoption of appropriate external specifications as ITU-T Recommendations –act as a single source for IMT-2000 and related standards Development of requirements and architectural framework Recommendations as needed and appropriate –provide context and structure for IMT-2000 related specifications Identifying emerging industry needs for global standards –propose efficient and coordinated work planning and sharing arrangements with external forums to meet needs Facilitating interoperability and interworking between IMT- 2000 family members for global roaming, seamless service delivery –provide interworking specifications if not done elsewhere

39. - 38 - Straw man for collaboration & cooperation: 3GPPs SDOs & ITU-T Discuss and agree on a framework for cooperation and collaboration on the architectural framework, signaling requirements and protocol aspects of IM T- 2000, including the following: –revisions and updates of existing framework and signaling recommendations –development of the Common NNI for interoperability and seamless global roaming in a multi-network environment –work schedule –appointment of contact persons for each of the cooperating standards bodies –implementation mechanisms (e.g., exchange of meeting reports, holding of coordination meetings, etc.) to ensure maximum degree of efficiency