Spectrum regulatory approach for TV White Space devices -Progress report- ATRC JWG meeting, Apr 2015, Cambodia

Objectives To facilitate the spectrum regulatory of TV white space devices in the Television digitalization stage and after digitalization within ASEAN area. To promote the harmonisation of spectrum and emission parameters for TV white space devices. To facilitate maximum efficiency of economic and social in using TV white space devices within ASEAN members states. To promote broadband connectivity within the region. 2

Workplan TaskStatus Identify the potential applications of TVWS technology, regulatory framework for TVWS in countries/regions In progress (study literature) Survey on regulatory arrangements, the relevant technical specifications/standards as well as the availability of TVWS devices -Plan for survey delivery: Jun 2015 Conduct a workshop: Evaluation of difficulties and challenges in regulatory of spectrum for TVWS devices, including spectrum allocation, technical and operational requirements, licensing regime, interference issues End of Oct 2015 (Planned) Final reportApr

Survey questionnaire (draft) To ASMs – General issues – Spectrum issues To the industries – General issues – Technical specifications and standards – Market issues 4

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