Director (Wireless) ,PTA

Director (Wireless) ,PTA
Licensing Aspects Pakistan Telecom Authority The word licensing is not that used all around globe, countries also use words like permit ,concession, authorization etc Licensing is a contract between the parties Aspects include legislation blend with regulation and rules policy direction Director (Wireless) ,PTA

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Presentation Outline Licensing Aspects Wireless Licensing WLL &Mobile
RBS Licensing Wireline Licensing Fixed Technology and Service Neutrality Pakistan Telecom Authority In computing, the Internet of Things refers to a, usually wireless and self-configuring, network between objects, such as household appliances.

Organization OF Licensing Division
Wireline Directorate WLL & Mobile Directorate Radio Base Services Directorate Pakistan Telecom Authority

Supporting Divisions of PTA
Licensing Commercial Law Enforcement Coordination/Admin Services Finance Pakistan Telecom Authority

Wireless Local Loop and Mobile Directorate
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Scheme of Presentation
Composition of WLL & Mobile directorate Significance of Electromagnetic Spectrum International Discussion International types of Licensing Key Policies for Telecom Sector in Pakistan Overview of Mobile and WLL Sector Pakistan Telecom Authority The increased flexibility of radio systems and architecture made feasible by technical innovation will increase the need for diversity in approach to spectrum management regime. In computing, the Internet of Things refers to a, usually wireless and self-configuring, network between objects, such as household appliances.

Cont… Types of Licenses issued.
WLL Licenses Aspects (Spectrum Assignments) Mobile Licenses Aspects (Spectrum Assignments) Case study and Coverage- Spectrum Auction- NGMS Challenges, Current and Future plans Pakistan Telecom Authority

Composition of WLL &M Directorate
Director (WLL&M) Assistant Director (WLL) Assistant (WLL) Assistant Director (Mobile) Assistant (Mobile) Assistant (Tower) Pakistan Telecom Authority

Significance of Spectrum
Radiofrequency management is done by experts who meld years of experience with a curious blend of regulations, electronics, politics and not a little bit of larceny. They justify requirements, horse‑ trade, coerce, bluff and gamble with an intuition that cannot be taught other than by long experience' Vice Admiral Jon L. Boyes Pakistan Telecom Authority The increased flexibility of radio systems and architecture made feasible by technical innovation will increase the need for diversity in approach to spectrum management regime.

Significance of Radio Frequency Spectrum
Scarce Resource Defined in Section 2 (qc) of Telecom Re-Organization Act 1996 Pakistan Telecom Authority ELF to THF Extremely low frequency to Tremendously high frequency 3Hz to GHZ Defined by the Pakistan Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan as the frequencies in the range 9kHz up to 420 THz The purpose of the slide is to make you realize that spectrum usage and its different use at particular time

Pakistan Telecom Authority
It’s a finite resource → limited by interference Interference management → Quality of Service (QoS) International coordination Standardisation (ITU, ETSI, IEEE) RF devices cross borders (eg. GSM, WiFi) World market products & economies of scale Community expectations (eg. PPDR) Allocation Allotment Assignment

Frequency and wavelength in air
Band name Abbreviation ITU band Frequency and wavelength in air Example uses Tremendously low frequency TLF < 3 Hz > 100,000 km Natural and artificial electromagnetic noise Extremely low frequency ELF 3–30 Hz 100,000 km – 10,000 km Communication with submarines Super low frequency SLF 30–300 Hz 10,000 km – 1000 km Ultra low frequency ULF 300–3000 Hz 1000 km – 100 km Submarine communication, communication within mines Very low frequency VLF 4 3–30 kHz 100 km – 10 km Navigation, time signals, submarine communication, wireless heart rate monitors, geophysics Low frequency LF 5 30–300 kHz 10 km – 1 km Navigation, clock time signals, AM longwave broadcasting (Europe and parts of Asia), RFID, amateur radio Medium frequency MF 6 300–3000 kHz 1 km – 100 m AM (medium-wave) broadcasts, amateur radio, avalanche beacons High frequency HF 7 3–30 MHz 100 m – 10 m Shortwave broadcasts, citizens' band radio, amateur radio and over-the-horizon aviation communications, RFID, over-the-horizon radar, automatic link establishment (ALE) / near-vertical incidence skywave (NVIS) radio communications, marine and mobile radio telephony Pakistan Telecom Authority

Very high frequency VHF 8 30–300 MHz 10 m – 1 m FM, television broadcasts and line-of-sight ground-to-aircraft and aircraft-to-aircraft communications, land mobile and maritime mobile communications, amateur radio, weather radio Ultra high frequency UHF 9 300–3000 MHz 1 m – 100 mm Television broadcasts, microwave oven, microwave devices/communications, radio astronomy, mobile phones, wireless LAN, Bluetooth, ZigBee, GPS and two-way radios such as land mobile, FRS and GMRS radios, amateur radio Super high frequency SHF 10 3–30 GHz 100 mm – 10 mm Radio astronomy, microwave devices/communications, wireless LAN, most modern radars, communications satellites, satellite television broadcasting, DBS, amateur radio Extremely high frequency EHF 11 30–300 GHz 10 mm – 1 mm Radio astronomy, high-frequency microwave radio relay, microwave remote sensing, amateur radio, directed-energy weapon, millimeter wave scanner Terahertz or Tremendously high frequency THz or THF 12 300–3,000 GHz 1 mm – 100 μm Terahertz imaging – a potential replacement for X-rays in some medical applications, ultrafast molecular dynamics, condensed-matter physics, terahertz time-domain spectroscopy, terahertz computing/communications, sub-mm remote sensing, amateur radio Pakistan Telecom Authority

ITU Telecom Regions Pakistan Telecom Authority
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in its International Radio Regulations, divides the world into three ITU regions for the purposes of managing the global radio spectrum. Each region has its own set of frequency allocations, the main reason for defining the regions. Region 1 comprises Europe, Africa, the Middle East west of the Persian Gulf and including Iraq, the former Soviet Union and Mongolia. Region 2 covers the Americas and some of the eastern Pacific Islands. Region 3 contains most of non-former-Soviet-Union Asia, east of and including Iran, and most of Oceania. Retrieved from " Category: International Telecommunication Union

Radio Frequency Spectrum management
Spectrum for telecommunication services are assigned under the Policy directions of Federal Government (MoIT) as Per Section 8(2) of the Act. Spectrum is managed by Frequency Allocation Board (FAB). Pakistan Comes under ITU-Region-3 Pakistan Frequency allocation Table defines spectrum allocation from 9Khz- 1000Ghz inline with ITU – Region 3 allocation ( Pakistan participates in APT Working Group for Spectrum Management and WRC preparation Group. Pakistan Telecom Authority

Radio Frequency spectrum allocation chart

International Discussion

REGULATION MODELS Self-Regulation Pakistan Telecom Authority
Ideally people around the globe like to be here (at the no regulation) point. But the objectives and strategies combined with other social policy objectives means that often the Government must resort to another means to achieve it’s objectives. Self regulation is obviously the starting point. Why regulate if the industry can do it instead? Self-Regulation Industry regulation through development of voluntary industry codes of practice and technical standards. Examples: unsolicited phone calls opt-out register operated up to 2006; consumer complaints for radio and TV programs. Co-regulation often opens opportunities for joint partnerships with business

Getting the Balance Right
Pakistan Telecom Authority Competition Self regulation Targeted funding Consumer safeguards Consumer Awareness

BLURRING BOUNDARIES CONVERGENCE Era of increased uncertainty
Breakdown of traditional regulatory barriers Clash of cultures New regulatory structures Pakistan Telecom Authority

Types of Licensing Regimes/Streams
Vertical Licensing Where the licensee has the right to establish, maintain and provide services on the network Licenses include, Cellular Mobile, Long Distance International, Local Loop licenses etc. Horizontal Licensing Where different licenses are required to establish and operate a telecom network and provide services on the network Licenses include Network facility provider, Network service provider, Application service provider etc. In Pakistan Vertical Licensing regime is being followed, where services based licensees are issued. The Cellular Mobile and WLL licensees are issued on technology neutral basis. Vertical Licensing Where the Licensee has the right to Establish, Maintain and provide services on the Network Licenses include, Cellular Mobile, Long Distance International, Local Loop Licenses etc. Horizontal Licensing Where different Licenses are required to establish and operate a telecom network and provide services on the network Licenses include Network Facility provider, Network service provider, Application service provider etc. In Pakistan: Vertical Licensing regime is being followed, where services based licensees are issued. The Cellular Mobile and WLL licensees are issued on Technology Neutral basis. Pakistan Telecom Authority

Vertical Model Pakistan Telecom Authority

HORIZONTAL MODEL Pakistan Telecom Authority

State of the Industry (1996 – 2004)
PTCL (State Owned Incumbent) Monopoly in Fixed Line 4.4 Million Subscribers in 2004 Dependence on Old Technologies Low Teledensity & Slow Growth High Tariffs QoS & Customer Care Issues Cellular Mobile Paktel (AMPS), 1990 Instaphone (D-AMPS), 1991 Mobilink (GSM), 1992 Ufone (GSM), 1998 5 Million Subscribers in 2004 Low Penetration & Less Coverage High Tariffs QoS Issues CPP Regime implemented in 2001

Key Policies for Telecom Sector in Pakistan
De-Regulation Policy 2003 Cellular Mobile Policy 2004 NGMS Policy Key Policies for Telecom Sector in Pakistan Fixed line Sector Policy. Open and Technology Neutral License Term Years Local Loop (LL) – ILF US$ 10,000 / region - 14 Regions Scope- LL services In a licensed region. LM for WLL. Wireless Local Loop Option (Spectrum Auctioned) Long Distance and International (LDI) – ILF US$ 500,000 Deregulated incumbent operator PTCL. Introduced APC, USF, R&D, ARFSF Regime. Mobile Sector Policy. Technology Neutral 2 New cellular Licenses were issued for 15 years. Open Auction. Promoted efficient use of Spectrum. Fair Competition amongst mobile and fixed line operators Existing Operators to Pay Same Amount for Renewal. Promoted Infrastructure sharing, National Roaming, Mobile Number Portability. ASAF, R&D,USF,ARD Fees. Mobile Sector Policy. Technologies 3G/4G and above. 4 New NGMS Licenses were issued for 15 years. Open SMRA Auction. Promoted efficient use of Spectrum. Existing Operators to Pay Same Amount for Renewal. Promoted use of advanced technologies, Infrastructure sharing, National Roaming, Mobile Number Portability. ASAF,R&D,USF,ARD Fees. Pakistan Telecom Authority

Telecom Overview : Evolution of Cellular Industry in Pakistan
Sector Growth 1998 1990 2004 2007 2014 1st GSM Operator “Mobilink” Launched Services UFONE Started its Operations as 2nd GSM Operator 1st Spectrum Auction Telenor & Warid begin operations in Pakistan Next Generation Mobile Service (NGMS) Spectrum Auctioned. Mobilink, Telenor, Ufone acquired license for 3G while CMPAK acquired licenses for both 3G and 4G. Warid launched LTE within its existing 1800Mhz assigned band. CMPAK “ZONG” Acquire Paktel and start offering Cellular Services 2 Cellular (AMPS) issued to Paktel & Instaphone 1992 SOURCE: PTA Data Pakistan Telecom Authority

Types of Licenses Wireless local Loop (WLL) Licenses Mobile Licenses
Issued under the provisions of De-Regulation Policy for Fixed Line Sector. Local Loop licenses with Spectrum Assignment in 450,479, 1900,3500 MHz. Country Divided into 14 telecom Regions. Scope includes provision of Fixed services through predefined cell with limited mobility. Mobile Licenses Issued under Cellular Mobile Policy 2004 2G (GSM) Licenses 3G/4G (NGMS) Next Generation Mobile Services licenses. Respond to relevant queries from local and foreign investors especially in case of 3G, MVNO,WLL Auction etc. Scope includes provision of Mobile Services. Pakistan Telecom Authority

2 New Licenses were issued
14 CELLULAR LDI 2 New Licenses were issued Open Auction US$ 291M Each Licenses Issued Government Interventions 1996 Telecom Act, PTA, PTCL Privatization 2004 Telecom Policies and new licenses 2004 84/38 92/16 LL (Fixed) WLL 84 Licenses & 38 Companies 92 Licenses & 16 Companies Auctioned for PKR14 B 30

14 TELECOM REGIONS in Pakistan and 3 in Ajk &GB

WLL Licenses in Pakistan
Pakistan Telecom Authority Dv Com Data (Pvt.) ltd Metrotel Super Dialogue

Cellular Licenses in Pakistan and AJK/GB
Mobile Operator Name Brand Name Pakistan Mobile Communications (Private) Limited Mobilink CMPak Limited Zong Telenor Pakistan (Private) Limited Telenor Warid Telecom (Private) Limited Warid Pakistan Telecommunication Mobile Limited Ufone Special Communications Organization (AJ&K and GB only) Scom Pakistan Telecom Authority

Key Terms and conditions of WLL & Cellular License
ARTICLE 1 - GRANT OF LICENCE (Scope, Effective Date) ARTICLE 2 - RIGHTS OF THE LICENSEE (Numbers, Short Codes, Portability) ARTICLE 3 - OBLIGATIONS OF THE LICENSEE (Compliance ,Roll out, R&D,USF,APC,N/w Information) ARTICLE 4 - FEES AND OTHER CHARGES (Payment Conditions) ARTICLE 5- RADIO FREQUENCY SPECTRUM ASSIGNMENT(Its use ,Radio Apparatus and Reassignment) ARTICLE 6- GENERAL CONDITIONS (N/w services, Inspection, Commencement, QoS, Type approval of CPE) ARTICLE 7- RELATIONS WITH CUSTOMERS(CSAF,CCP & Complaint contents) ARTICLE 8- TARIFFS (Regulations of Prices for SMP) ARTICLE 9- RADIO FREQUENCY SPECTRUM ASSIGNMENT(Its use ,Radio Apparatus and Reassignment) ARTICLE 10 - INFRACTIONS AND SANCTIONS ARTICLE 11 - TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT ARTICLE 12 – GENERAL ARTICLE 13 - INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS Appendices (Regions, Spectrum assignment, Qos parameters) Pakistan Telecom Authority

Scope and Tenure Of Cellular Mobile Licenses
Licensee is allowed to provide: Cellular/NMGS services along with Emergency Services Optional Services incidental to Cellular/NGMS services The License does not authorizes the licensee to : Interconnection of Licensed System to a service provider outside Pakistan Direct access for customers through a Network Connection Point Fixed Services National and International Traffic to be routed through LDI operator The licenses are issued for a period of 15 years which are further extendable for 15 years subject to satisfactory performance of the licensee Pakistan Telecom Authority

Obligations and Fee Related Issues
The licensee is obliged to extend its network to certain percentage of the population/area within a specified time. The licensee have to submit a USD 15 Million bank guarantee against the roll out obligation. Apart from the license fee the licensee has to pay the following fee and contributions: 0.5 % of the gross revenue as Annual license fee 1.5 % of the gross revenue as contribution towards universal service fund 0.5% of the gross revenue as contribution towards research and development fund Pakistan Telecom Authority

Numbering Geographic and non- geographic numbering series, as well as short codes has been national numbering Plan. Numbering Allocation and Administration Regulations defines the procedure for assigning the scarce resource. Pakistan Telecom Authority

Time from the Effective Date* 3G Coverage requirements
Roll Out Obligations of 3G Licenses Phase Time from the Effective Date* 3G Coverage requirements First phase 9 months Minimum 5 cities including four Provincial and Federal Capital. Coverage from at least 20% of existing sites or coverage of 20% of the City Coverage Area (whichever is greater) to provide NGMS Second phase 18 months (1 year and 6 months) Coverage of 10 further cities, minimum two in each province with coverage from at least 20% of existing sites or coverage of 20% of the 2G Coverage Area (whichever is greater) to provide NGMS Third phase 48 months (4 years) Provide coverage of 75% of District headquarters (minimum 4 District Headquarters in each province) Fourth phase 72 months (6 years) Provide coverage of 50% of all Tehsil headquarters (minimum 20 Tehsil Headquarters in each province) Pakistan Telecom Authority

Time from the Effective Date* 4G/LTE Coverage requirements
Roll Out Obligations of 4G Licenses Phase Time from the Effective Date* 4G/LTE Coverage requirements First phase 12 months (1 year) NGMS presence in a minimum of 5 cities including 4 Provincial capitals and the Federal Capital Second phase 36 months (3 years) Minimum coverage of 10 further cities, one of which must be located in each of the four provinces, with coverage of 25% of 3G Coverage Area Third phase 60 months (5 years) Provide coverage of 50% of District headquarters Fourth phase 84 months (7 years) Provide coverage of 25% of Tehsil headquarters Pakistan Telecom Authority

Spectrum assignment for mobile licenses for gsm-2g

Spectrum Assignment for Mobile licenses in 1800 MHz

Spectrum Assignment for NGMS licenses

Spectrum Assignment for WLL
MHz MHz 3.5 GHz 21 MHZ TDD assignment

Current Access/Backhaul spectrum Assignments
Access Spectrum Backhaul spectrum Mobile 900, 1800 , (MHz) 10/11/12/14/18/22/38/71 GHz. Spec Assigned on Link by Link basis Wireless Local Loop (WLL) 450 MHz, 479 MHz 1900MHz, MHz, 14/15/22/23/24/38/71 GHz. Radio Base Services(RBS) 3-300 MHz (HF,VHF) Pakistan Telecom Authority

Case Study- NGMS Auction Process in Pakistan 2014
GOP issued Policy Directive for Auction of Spectrum for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) in Pakistan in October 2013 with addendums in 17th March & 21st April 2014 having salient features:- Transparent, Competitive auction for NGMS in Pakistan. 30 MHz paired Spectrum in 1.9/2.1 (GHz) band 20 MHz paired Spectrum in 1800Mhz band. 7.38 MHz paired Spectrum in 850MHz band. PTA to hire Internationally reputed Consultant for: Identifying the blocks and their reserve price. Design and management of auction process. Developing IM and license templates.

Case Study NGMS Auction Process (Continued)
PTA hired Internationally reputed Consultant through open and transparent hiring process. The Consultant assisted PTA in accomplishing the: Market Assessment. Industry Consultation. Spectrum Valuation. Auction Design using Simultaneous Multiple Round Ascending Auction (SMRA). Mock Auction for Prospective bidders

IM published in February for auction of frequency slots. 2 x 30 MHz FDD in MHz band 2 x 20 MHz FDD in 1800 MHz band 2 x 7.38 MHz FDD in 850 MHz band (offered for new entrants only) Minimum roll out obligations defined for 2100,1800 & 850 MHz and segmented into 4 phases. New entrant was offered one year extension for Roll out in 2100 MHz. 1st Phase (9 Month) Coverage in Minimum 5 major cities 2nd Phase (1.5 Year) Coverage in 10 further Cities 3rd Phase (4 Year) Coverage in 75% of District HQ 4th Phase- (7 Year) Coverage in 50%of all Tehsil HQ Minimum user data rate of 256Kbps typical defined for 3G.

Roll out obligations relaxed for 4G roll out in 1800 MHz. Minimum user data rate of 2Mbps typical defined for 4G. 1st Phase (1.5 year) Coverage in Minimum 5 major cities 2nd Phase (3.5 Year) Coverage in 10 further Cities 3rd Phase (6 Year) Coverage in 50% of District HQ 4th Phase- (8 Year) Coverage in 25%of all Tehsil HQ IM also briefed other obligations pertaining to National Roaming, Infrastructure sharing and QoS obligations.

3G/4G Auction Results Sealed bids were invited from the prospective bidders along with Bid Earnest Money in 1st Stage. Due to excess demand of spectrum the process went into 2nd Stage. SMRA Auction was conducted on 3 April 2014. All the four bidders won the spectrum amongst the available lots in 2100 & 1800 MHz. The auction met the government’s targeted revenue of approx. 1.2 billion USD One block of 1800MHz and 850 MHz remain unsold.

3G AND 4G GROWTH (As of June 2015)
Operator 3G Subscribers 3G Covered Cities 4G Subscribers 4G Covered Cities CMPak 3.5 Million 35 63000 7 Mobilink 3.2 Million 34 - Telenor 3.8 Million 71 Ufone 2.5 Million 27 Warid 80,000 CMPak 3G Covered Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Quetta, Chaman, Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujarawala, Multan, Sargodha, Sialkot, Gujrat, Peshawar, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Abbottabad, Chashma, Sukkur and Motorway. CMPak 4G Covered Cities: Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Peshawar, Quetta. Mobilink 3G Covered Cities: Abbottabad, Gujrat, Gujrawala, Faisalabad, Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Islamabad, Karachi, Kotri, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Sahiwal, Quetta Telenor 3G Covered Cities: Abbottabad, Attock, Bannu, D.I.Khan, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Jehlum, Kohat, Mardan, Peshawar, Sarai Alamgir, Swabi, Taxila, Lower Dir, Malakand, Manshera, Murree, Bahawalpur, D.G Khan, Multan, Muzaffargarh, Okara, Pakpattan, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Bhakkar, Khanewal, Lodhran, Rahim Yar Khan, Jhang, Faisalabad, Gujrawala, Gujrat, Kharian, Lahore, Mandi Bahudin, Sialkot, Hyderabad, Karachi, Quetta, Larkana, Sukkur, Ghotki, RWP-LHR GT Road. Ufone 3G Covered Cities: Karachi, Quetta, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Gujrat, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Gujranwala

Combined Gsm Coverage Pakistan Telecom Authority

Combined 3g Coverage Pakistan Telecom Authority

Combined 4G Coverage Pakistan Telecom Authority

Combined WLL Coverage Pakistan Telecom Authority

CHALLENGES- INDUSTRY Pakistan Telecom (Re-Organization) Act, protect the right of users and Licensees : Right of Way Tax BVS Spill over of Signals Pakistan Telecom Authority

Right of Way RoW is one of the critical factor in expansion of Cellular & WLL network infrastructure across the country. Policies and Telecom Act doesn’t impose direction on PTA to regulate the BTS towers infrastructure. All contracts, leasing of land, rental, NOC fees etc by operators were and are negotiated by operators themselves. As per license clause “The licensee shall have the right for the ROW to construct its network subject to conditions conditions laid down by concerned agencies”. In Aug 2010,Memorandum of Understanding’s (MOU) were signed between PTA and CMTO’s for encouraging Passive infrastructure sharing to reduce cluttering of towers. Inter Provincial Coordination Committee (IPCC) of Federal Government was formulated in 1992 and reconstituted in 1996 to coordinate between federal government and the provinces on economic, social and administrative issues. In Feb 2009, IPCC directed all the provincial governments to charge a nominal one time NOC fee of PKR 30,000/. Organizations however continued to demand their exorbitant fees. Pakistan Telecom Authority

Radio Frequency SPILL OVER
Signals emitting across international border that may interfere either With wireless telecommunication network s Or Used to make calls outside international border. RF coordination is required to reduce spill over and harmful frequency interference Constitution and Convention of ITU urges the Member States to apply their utmost will and efforts for the harmonization and safe/ interference free operation of radio frequency spectrum. PTA had also proposed a comprehensive MoU and shared with ATRA through MOFA and Afghan Embassy Standard procedures as per ITU Radio Regulations. Rules for frequency assignment for provision of telecommunication services in line with ITU defined bands Pakistan Telecom Authority

Plans Current Plan Future Plan Opportunities for spectrum sharing
Auction of Left over Spectrum for NGMS in Pakistan Spectrum Auction in AJK &GB WLL Spectrum Auction in Pakistan and AJK &GB Future Plan Devising licensing framework in the light of latest trends as per the directions of Federal Government (MoIT). Stake holders Consultation on OTT Services. Opportunities for spectrum sharing Vacation of 700 and 2300 MHz band Pakistan Telecom Authority

RADIO BASE SERVICES Directorate

Sequence of RBS Directorate
Composition of RBS directorate Licensing framework Master Frequency Register Regulatory dues Spectrum monitoring Current and future plans Pakistan Telecom Authority

Composition of RBS Directorate
Director (RBS) Dpy. Director (RBS) Assistant (RBS-1) Assistant Director (RBS) Assistant-2 (RBS) Assistant-3 (RBS) Pakistan Telecom Authority

RBS Directorate Legal Provisions Licensed Radio Services
Pakistan Telecom Re-Organization Act-1996 Section 43 (5) Every application for radio assignment is to be made to Authority Within 30 days shall refer to Frequency Allocation Board(FAB) Section 43 (6) May allocate & classify services within 90 days Section 5 (2) (a) Authority shall grant license Licensed Radio Services HF/VHF/UHF Aeronautical mobile Maritime communication Pakistan Telecom Authority

HF/VHF/UHF HF (3 -30 MHz) VHF (30 -300 MHz) UHF (300 MHz-3 GHz)
Military and governmental communication systems Aviation air-to-ground communications Amateur radio Maritime services Radio Location (radar systems) Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) communication VHF ( MHz) FM Radio Broadcasting, Television Broadcasting, Land Mobile Radio System (emergency, business, private use and military), Amateur Radio and Marine Communications, Air traffic control communications and air navigation systems. UHF (300 MHz-3 GHz) Radio Trunking, Land Mobile Communication, WLL, Microwave data Links, Television broadcasting, satellite communication, Cellular Band etc. Pakistan Telecom Authority HF (3 -30 MHz)- Long range - data rate less VHF ( MHz) - Short range - data rate greater

Licensing Procedure-HF/VHF/UHF
Application on prescribed forms -14 sets Equipment details Quantity, make, o/p power, radius of services etc Network plan, company info etc Forwarded to FAB if evaluation is successful FAB examines and assign frequency spot(s) Circulates to its board members for NOC If unanimously cleared/approved Spectrum is allocated License granted subject to payment of regulatory dues Pakistan Telecom Authority

Licensing Procedure- Aeronautical Services
Aeronautical Services: ( used to provide services for aircraft communication) Further Subdivided into Aircraft registration Application on prescribed forms Details about the aircraft Equipment installed CAA approvals (C of A, C of R) Forwarded to MoI for NOC if evaluation is successful License granted on receipt of NOC Ground to Air communication Equipment, Site & Aircraft details Location, make, o/p power, etc Call sign, Aircraft type, company info etc Forwarded to FAB if evaluation is successful FAB examines and assign frequency spot(s) in Aeronautical band (Aeronautical Navigation 108 to 117MHz Circulates to its board members for NOC If unanimously cleared/approved Spectrum is allocated License granted subject to payment of regulatory dues Pakistan Telecom Authority

Licensing Procedure- Maritime Communication
Maritime Communication Services: ( used to provide ship to ship and ship to coastal station communication. Application on prescribed forms - 14 sets Site & Equipment details Quantity, make, o/p power, radius of services, location etc Network plan, company info etc Forwarded to FAB if evaluation is successful FAB examines and assign frequency spot(s) Circulates to its board members for NOC If unanimously cleared/approved Spectrum is allocated in maritime band (Specified spots b/w 156 ~ 162 MHz) License granted subject to payment of regulatory dues Pakistan Telecom Authority

RBS License Terms and Conditions
Scope of Operation Type Approval of Equipment Transfer of licenses National Security Expiration and renewal of license Fee & Charges Application of Late Payment Charges Pakistan Telecom Authority Radius , 25 km geographical area The Licensee may establish install and maintain fixed and/or Mobile Wireless stations for access /provision of wireless telecom service or networks at the location as specified on the license granted

Current Status of RBS Licenses
S.No License Issued 1 HF/VHF/UHF 745 2 Aeronautical Services 78 3 Maritime Communication NIL * * 1 expired in 2009 Pakistan Telecom Authority

Master Frequency Register (MFR)by FAB
Frequency Allocation Board (FAB) established under Section 42 of Pakistan Telecom (Re-organization Act) 1996. Powers & Functions of Board Allocate and assign portions of RF Compile and keep up to date list of frequency assignments made FAB maintains MFR that Contains the entire valid spectrum assignments made FAB maintains and is also the custodian MFR Continuously updated with respect to new assignments and withdrawals Pakistan Telecom Authority

Regulatory Dues of RBS Licenses
A comprehensive spectrum charging mechanism is enforced since 2001 Salient features Output power of equipment based charging Commercial and Non-commercial tariffs Government Departments are being subsidized Annual basis and advance charging Pakistan Telecom Authority

SPECTRUM CHARGING REGIME
Service Description Rate (Pak Rs.) Aeronautical Mobile Staion License (Aircraft 5000 Ground Station for Air trafic control Maritime Mobile Staion License (Ships) Coastal Station for Ships 4000 Non Commericial Commericial HF - Base Station Upto 20 Watt. 2500 Above 20 Watt. 8000 Above 50 Watt. 6000 12000 Above 100 Watt. 7500 15000 VHF - Base Station (For 12.5 KHz Bandwidth) Upto 10 Watt. 1000 Above 10 Watt. 2000 Above 25 Watt. 10000 VHF - Mobile Station (For 12.5 KHz Bandwidth) Less than 5Watt. 1250 5 Watt and Above. 370 VHF - Walkie Talkie (For 12.5 KHz Bandwidth) 3000 Initial License Fee For 25KHz Bandwidth The charges will be 100% more than the approved rates for 12.5KHz bandwidth UHF Based on allocated spectrum and bandwidth Pakistan Telecom Authority

Un Authorized Usage of Spectrum
FAB monitors the spectrum users across Pakistan on monthly basis Identifies unauthorized spectrum users Provides all relevant information to PTA PTA licensees unauthorized usage Non-licensee unauthorized usage All unauthorized users are given warning and legal notices On persistent unauthorized usage Section 31 proceedings against the non-licensee Complaint lodged with FIA and raid is conducted Equipment seized and challan filed in courts Section 23 proceedings against licensees Show Cause Notice is served Hearing is held Determination is passed by the Authority Pakistan Telecom Authority

Recovery of Un Authorized Usage of Spectrum
Non licensee Unauthorized spectrum usage charges are conveyed to the court by PTA On the direction of court/ FIA payments are made by the violators Licensee Unauthorized usage charges are conveyed for payment In case of non-compliance, section 23 proceedings are initiated Pakistan Telecom Authority

Plans Current Plans Future Plans Implementation of Board decisions
All pre 96 allocations have been withdrawn Licenses are being cancelled Encouraged to re-apply Streamlining of the licenses shifting the licenses from 1996 to 2010 to the existing licensing regime for level playing field Future Plans Revision of Spectrum Charging Regime Pakistan Telecom Authority

Wireline Directorate Pakistan Telecom Authority

Classification and Status Eligibility Criteria Issuance Procedure
Sequence of Presentation Composition Legal Framework Classification and Status Eligibility Criteria Issuance Procedure Compliance and Enforcement Pakistan Telecom Authority

Composition of Wireline Directorate
Director (Wireline) Pakistan Telecom Authority

Legal Framework Information Memorandum Regulations
Description of Services License Templates Regulations Licensing Fees Rights and Obligations Pakistan Telecom Authority

Classification Data Internet Vehicle Tracking Card Pay Phone Services
Data CVAS License and Voice CVAS License Services – Data CVAS Data Internet Vehicle Tracking Services – Voice CVAS Card Pay Phone Services Premium Rate Services Trunk Radio Services Region Pakistan Provincial AJK Rollout Commencement of the licensed services within one year. Pakistan Telecom Authority

Data and voice CVAS Licenses
Criteria Incorporation with SECP, firm, trust, NGO, Political Party Technical Qualifications Technical Experience Business Plan Technical Plan Undertakings etc Fee Processing Fee: Rs. 5,500/-. Initial License Fee: Rs. 300,000/- for National Level. Initial License Fee: Rs. 100,000/- for Provincial Level. Initial License Fee: Rs. 50,000/- for Baluchistan Province. Annual Regulatory Dues: 0.5% of Gross Revenue Duration 15 Years Pakistan Telecom Authority

CVAS Registration Services SMS Aggregator Services. Content Services.
Voice Mail Services Criteria Incorporation with SECP, firm, trust, NGO, Political Party Technical Qualifications Technical Experience Technical Plan Undertakings etc Fee Registration Fee: Rs. 10,000/- Duration 5 Years Region Pakistan AJK Pakistan Telecom Authority

Data CVAS Licenses Issued

Voice CVAS Licenses Issued

CVAS Registration Issued

CVAS Licenses and Registrations Issued

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & Issuance Procedure
Financial Strength Relevant Experience Technical Competence Viability of Business Plan Open, Transparent, Evaluation Technical Financial Legal Liabilities O/s Dues Other Default Pakistan Telecom Authority

BACKGROUND of LL &LDI Licenses
Licensing Since 1999 Integrated licenses issued to the incumbents under the Act Restriction from issuance of new licenses till the monopoly period of PTCL (till 2002) De-Regulation Policy for the Telecommunication Sector, 2003 FLL & LDI licensing under the De-Regulation Policy Pakistan Telecom Authority

CLASSIFICATION of LDI &LL
Long Distance & International (LDI) LDI service covers the provision of end to end communication between points; that are located in different Regions, that are not in the same Local Calling Area, or that are located more than 25 Km apart and that are located in Pakistan with points that are located outside of Pakistan. Fixed Local Loop(FLL) FLL service covers the access to the Public Switched Network and allows users to make and receive local, long distance and international real time voice telephone calls. Pakistan Telecom Authority

CLASSIFICATION of TIP Telecommunication Infrastructure Provider (TIP)
The TIP license authorized the licensee to establish and maintain the following infrastructure facilities in Pakistan to lease, rent out or sell end to end links to telecom operators licensed by PTA on mutually agreed terms strictly keeping in view their license; Earth Station & Satellite Hub; Optic fiber cables; Radio communications links; Submarine cable landing station within fifteen miles of costal area of Pakistan subject to approval by the Authority & clearance of Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Interior; Towers, poles, ducts and pits used in conjunction with other infrastructure facilities; and Such other telecommunication infrastructure as the Authority may, by Regulation, require. Pakistan Telecom Authority

FLL, LDI and TIP/TTP Licenses
Criteria Incorporation with SECP Technical Qualifications Technical Experience Business Plan Financial Resources Technical Plan Undertakings etc Pakistan Telecom Authority

Fee Processing Fee FLL US$ 500/- (for each TR) LDI US$ 500/- TIP US$ 500/- TTP Rs. 5,000/- (for National) TTP Rs. 500/- (for Provincial) Initial License Fee FLL US$ 10,000/- (for each TR) LDI US$ 500,000/- (excluding US$ 10 million SBLC) TIP US$ 100,000/- TTP Rs. 100,000/- (for National) TTP Rs. 40,000/- (for Provincial) and Rs. 10,000 for Baluchistan Annual Regulatory Fee: 0.5% of Gross Revenue Duration 20 Years Pakistan Telecom Authority

FLL, LDI and TIP/TTP Licenses –Fee & Term
S. No. License Type APF ILF Term of License ARF 1 FLL US$ 500 US$ 10,000 20 Years 0.5% of Gross Revenue 2 LDI US$ 500,000 (excluding US$ 10 million SBLC) 3 TIP US$ 100,000 4 TTP (National) Rs. 5,000 Rs. 100,000 5 (Provincial) Rs. 500 Rs. 40,000 (Rs. 10,000 for Baluchistan) Pakistan Telecom Authority

Region/Territory FLL 14 TR in Pakistan (separate license for each TR) 3 TR in AJ&K and GB (separate license for each TR) LDI Pakistan AJ&K and GB TIP TTP National Provincial Rollout Commencement of the licensed services within one year. Pakistan Telecom Authority

Rollout FLL 18 months from effective date LDI Pakistan 12 months from effective date 5 TR 24 months from effective date 10 TR 36 months from effective date 14 TR AJ&K and GB 12 months from effective date 1 TR 24 months from effective date 2 TR 36 months from effective date 3 TR TIP Not defined in the license TTP Pakistan Telecom Authority

Fiber Deployment Nation wide
3 Parallel LDI Operators in addition to PTCL(10,400KM) covering all major cities of Pakistan Link Direct KM Wateen KM Multinet KM

International Connectivity
Submarine and Terrestrial Cables Pakistan International Hub for the cables SEA-ME-WE 3 SEA-ME-WE 4 TW1 I-ME-WE Regional Hub for transit traffic State of the art Metro, NGN Core Network Present Capacity of 100 Gbps for International connectivity

FLL, LDI, TIP and TTP Licenses Issued for Pakistan

FLL, LDI, TIP and TTP Licenses Issued for AJ&K and GB

COMPLIANCE AND Enforcement
Commencement Fees National Security Quality of Service Pakistan Telecom Authority

Technology AND SERVICE NEUTRAL
Spectrum System Regulation Service Mobile Fixed Class Pakistan Telecom Authority Technological Neutrality: Is the freedom of individuals and organizations to choose the most appropriate and suitable technology to their needs and requirements for development, acquisition, use or commercialisation, without dependencies on knowledge involved as information or data.[ Refers to a specific regulatory process under which rules and regulations prevent service providers from preferring one type of technology over another in provisioning of their services

Contt.. Technological Neutrality Service Neutrality
A licensee retains the ability to choose the technology and equipment to be used to provide the licensed service. The spirit is to have the best not to turn Pakistan a damping place Service Neutrality Allows licensee to take signals from the market as to which services are most in demand or most cost-effective like VoIP services. Licensees have to interconnect with networks outside their areas so that their customers could make national and international calls. Pakistan Telecom Authority

Technology and Service Neutrality
PTA promotes efficient use of spectrum by technology neutral regime. Licenses issued under Deregulation Policy and Cellular Mobile Policy are technology neutral. WLL operators were allowed to deploy CDMA and WiMAX for provision of broadband services in 1.9 and 3.5 GHz remaining within the ambit of their license. CMTO (Warid) was given permission for launch of LTE within their assigned 1800 MHz spectrum after fulfillment of relevant regulatory provisions. Pakistan Telecom Authority

Technology Neutrality
The Mobile licenses issued are technology neutral Operators are encouraged to deploy the best available technology remaining within the ambit of scope of license and meeting the required QoS obligations Pakistan Telecom Authority

Technology Neutrality
The LL licenses issued are technology neutral Operators are encouraged to deploy the best available technology remaining within the ambit of scope of license and meeting the required QoS obligations Pakistan Telecom Authority

Great Saying “It is better to have enough ideas for some of them to be wrong, than to be always right by having no ideas at all” EDWARD DE BONO Pakistan Telecom Authority

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THANKS Pakistan Telecom Authority

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