SCFAH r2 Title: “Ad-Hoc Recommendation to SC on 3GPP2 Future” – Working Draft Source: 3GPP2 Future Ad Hoc Abstract: This is the draft baseline Ad-Hoc recommendation to the SC on the 3GPP2 Future based on a consolidation of the contributions to the Ad-Hoc, to date. Recommendation: For Consideration © GPP2 The contributors grant a free, irrevocable license to 3GPP2 and its Organizational Partners to incorporate text or other copyrightable material contained in the contribution and any modifications thereof in the creation of 3GPP2 publications; to copyright and sell in Organizational Partner's name any Organizational Partner's standards publication even though it may include all or portions of this contribution; and at the Organizational Partner's sole discretion to permit others to reproduce in whole or in part such contribution or the resulting Organizational Partner's standards publication. The contributors are also willing to grant licenses under such contributor copyrights to third parties on reasonable, non-discriminatory terms and conditions for purpose of practicing an Organizational Partner's standard which incorporates this contribution. This document has been prepared by the contributors to assist the development of specifications by 3GPP2. It is proposed to the Committee as a basis for discussion and is not to be construed as a binding proposal on the contributors. The contributors specifically reserves the right to amend or modify the material contained herein and to any intellectual property of the contributors other than provided in the copyright statement above.

2 Outline Considerations Recommendations Recommended Operational Updates Draft Budget Exercise for Comparison Open Items

Considering that: 1.Many Operators plan not to upgrade their networks but to improve and maintain their networks going forward; 2.3GPP2 activities are diminishing, it is reasonable to forecast that this trend will continue (see attachment); 3.3GPP2 activities need to continue to: –Address maintenance requests from Operators –Maintain the availability of specifications –Maintain the ability to update specifications –Maintain the ability to deal with issues and any new Work Items –Stay in sync with 3GPP Releases –Improve existing specifications –Implement “bug fixes” –Address regulatory changes that may require updates –Maintain relationships and respond to requests from external organizations, such as the ITU, 3GPP, OMA, oneM2M, and MPEG 4.There will continue to be the development of new devices operating on 3GPP2 systems for many years. 3

Recommended that: Going forward 3GPP2 adopt a “reduced operating mode” utilizing the 3GPP2 Working Procedures to support the diminished activities that need to continue; Substantially reduce the 3GPP2 budget going forward with an effective reduction in operational costs; ;3GPP2 remain as an entity until the sunset of networks; 3GPP2 and IM companies maintain core competence of people who understand the specifications; 3GPP2 maintain a minimum level of core administrative competence to avoid disruptions in procedures, web content, smooth transition to web- meetings, etc.; The 3GPP2 Future Ad-Hoc Group continue and extend its scope to identify and resolve the impacts of the Recommendations. 4

Recommended Operational Updates in 2015: Maintain full use of electronic means and web-meetings –If there is a need for a face-to-face 3GPP2 meeting in 2015 as decided by the TSGs where web-meetings are judged as not effective, then the OPs provide oversight and seek sponsorship from their IM companies (or the OPs are welcome to sponsor). –The SC/OPs will meet virtually, as needed. The SC/OPs will hold one face-to-face meeting annually sponsored by an OP, as needed. Maintain web presence (TIA as 3GPP2 Secretariat) –Specifications library, FTP directory, calendar, agendas, summaries, procedures Minimal secretariat support (TIA as 3GPP2 Secretariat) –Secretariat does manage notifications of V&V, approvals by SC, maintains web presence, work program/plan/work items, other general compliance oversight, membership, maintain lists, cdma2000fg website, and funding invoicing, process documents –No travel to meetings Meeting summaries, contribution management, meeting quorum handled by meeting chair (or volunteer meeting secretary) Disband SC PMT Ad Hoc 5

Draft Budget Exercise for Comparison 6 Item Secretariat (Contract)$214,528$24,000 (20 hours per month) Contractor Pool$50,000$0 Web and Servers and Support $3,600$2,000 LAN Equipment and Support$3,400$0 Virtual Host/Virtual $1,000$2,400 Application Support In-House Equipment$0 Travel Costs$46,500$0 Venue Rental$136,000$0 Space$15,000$0 General and Administrative$63,800$3,500 Legal Fees$1,200 Miscellaneous Support$8,000$1,500 Contingency$40,000$9,600 Total$583,028 $44,200 Regarding the 3GPP2 Fixed Budget, propose using 10% as a Fixed Rate of the total budget on 2015 budget planning.

OPEN ITEMS 7 Disbanding the SC PMT Ad-Hoc requires updates (3) to the WPD –Article 42: Technical Coordination –Annex A: Definitions –Annex H: SC Document Approval Process Disbanding the SC PMT Ad-Hoc may result in additional impacts that need to be identified. There is the need to identify the meeting requirements for IM or OP “hosted” meetings including (but not limited to) internet access requirements. There is the need to identify any additional impacts to the WPD as a result of the Recommendations (such virtual meeting quorum).