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The Regulatory Authority Electronic communications and posts (hereinafter the ARCEP),
Having regard to Directive 98 /34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 providing for an information procedure in the field of technical standards and regulations and Rules on the services of the information society;
Having regard to Directive 1999 /5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the Mutual recognition of their conformity, in particular Articles 3.2, 4.1 and 6 thereof;
In view of Directive 2014 /53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States concerning the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing the Directive 1999 /5/EC;
In view of Directive 2009 /140/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 amending Directives 2002/21/EC on a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services, 2002 /19/EC on access to electronic communications networks and Associated resources and their interconnection, and 2002 /20/EC on the authorisation of electronic communications networks and services;
In view of Decision 243 /2012/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2012 establishing a Multiannual programme on radio spectrum policy;
Having regard to Decision 676 /2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 2002 on a regulatory framework for radio spectrum policy in the European Community (decision) Radio spectrum ") ;
In view of ECC/DEC/ (15) 01 of 6 March 2015 and Report 53 of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) on the harmonised technical conditions for mobile/fixed communications networks in Band 694-790 MHz;
Seen Position and Electronic Communications Code (CPCE), and in particular articles L. 32 (11 °, 12 °), L. 34-9, L. 34-9-1, L. 36-6 (3 ° and 4 °), L. 42 and L. 43 and R. 20-44-11;
Seen decree n ° 2002-775 of 3 May 2002 taken pursuant to 12 ° of Article L. 32 of the Code of Posts and Telecommunications and relating to the limit values of public exposure to the Electromagnetic fields emitted by equipment used in telecommunications networks or by radio installations;
In view of the amended Order of 18 March 2013 on the national distribution table for frequency bands ;
Due to the public consultation from 16 December 2014 to 16 February 2015 On the strategic review of the spectrum for highly mobile broadband;
In view of the March 31, 2015 synthesis of the public consultation on the strategic review of the spectrum for highly mobile broadband;
In view of Opinion No. 2015-10 of the High Council of Audiovisual as of 10 June 2015;
The Advisory Committee on Electronic Communications was consulted on 26 June 2015;
After deliberation on 2 July 2015;
For these reasons:
1. Context
1.1 The harmonization of the 700 MHz band, an international movement
Since the launch of mobile Internet services, and the growth of smartphones and tablets, the volumes of data exchanged on mobile networks are in the Sustained growth, both in France and around the world. All studies on the subject provide for an exponential increase in the volume of traffic. In this context, access to spectrum is a major challenge in meeting the future needs of mobile broadband services.
At the international level, the World Radiocommunication Conference 2012 (WRC-2012) decided Allocation of band 694-790 MHz ("700 MHz") For mobile service in Europe (within Region 1 within the meaning of ITU). This award is made in title " Co-primary " With broadcasting, to become effective after the 2015 RMC.
At the European level, Parliament and the Council adopted the RSPP at the beginning of 2012 (Radio Spectrum Policy Program-multi-year spectrum policy programme Radio), whose objectives are primarily concerned with the identification of at least 1 200 MHz of frequencies by 2015 in order to support the development of mobile broadband services. The various works initiated as a result of the adoption of this program have identified the 700 MHz band, across all candidate spectrum, as a structuring band to meet this objective.
The Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) has an Recommended, in its opinion of February 19, 2015 on the future of the UHF band (470-790 MHz), that the 700 MHz band be made available, by the member states, to the mobile service by 2020.
1.2 At the French level
En France, by order of the Prime Minister dated 18 June 2015, taken on the basis of Section L. 41 of the CECP, the national frequency distribution table has been modified to allocate the 700 MHz band to the CBRA.
Appendix 3 of the National Table of Frequency Allocations (NRT) by the Prime Minister is Clarify the pattern of reallocation of the 700 MHz band, which provides:
-on the one hand, a progressive release, by geographical plates, of the entire 700 MHz band by terrestrial digital television (DTT) between April 5, 2016 and June 30, 2019;
-on the other hand, exclusive attribution to The ARCEP of frequencies 703-733 MHz and 758-788 MHz for mobile service, as a result of the release of the band by TNT.
This Decision sets out the technical conditions for the use of the frequencies 703-733 MHz and 758-788 MHz, Who will be assigned by the CBRA to mobile operators.
1.3 On frame Legal
In accordance with the provisions of Article L36-6 (3 °) of the CECP, " The Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority shall specify the rules concerning [...] the conditions for the use of the frequencies and frequency bands referred to in Article L. 42; [...] Decisions taken pursuant to Article shall, after approval by the Minister responsible for electronic communications, be published in the Official Journal ".
Article L. 42 of the CPCE provides that" For each of the frequencies or bands of radio frequency assigned to it pursuant to Article L. 41, the Authority shall ... fix, under the conditions laid down in Article L. 36-6: [...] 2 °) the technical conditions Use of frequency or frequency band ".
It follows from the above that the ARCEP has jurisdiction on the basis of articles L36-6 (3 °) and L. 42 (2 °) of the CECP to clarify the conditions for the use of band frequencies 703-733 MHz and 758-788 MHz.
2. Frequency plan and associated technical conditions
2.1 Technical work at the CEPT
The European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) is an organization of 48 countries on the continent European. In the matter of frequency management, Decision No 676 /2002/EC of Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 2002, known as the decision ' Radio spectrum ", provides for the role of the CEPT in the development of decisions on the harmonisation of frequencies in Europe and the conduct of technical studies necessary for the evolution of frequency
. European Commission mandated the CEPT in March 2013 to define the technical conditions for the use of the band 694-790 MHz by mobile networks. The ECPT adopted in November 2014 the report 53 in response to this mandate, and on 6 March 2015, the ECC 15 (01) decision to harmonise the technical conditions for the use of the band.
The provisions of the ARCEP as part of the This decision builds on these conclusions from the technical work of the CEPT.
2.2 Frequency Plan
By this Decision, ARCEP resumes the use of the frequency range 703-733 MHz and 758-788 predicted by the
This plan provides that the subbands 703-733 MHz and 758-788 MHz are used in Frequency duplexing mode (FDD mode). In this frequency plan, the duplex spacing is 25 MHz, the transmission of the base station (top-down link) being located at the top of the band, which starts at 758 MHz and ends at 788 MHz, and the transmission of the Terminal station (uplink) being located in the lower part of the band, which starts at 703 MHz and ends at 733 MHz.
It appears that the application of the frequency plan proposed by the CEPT makes it possible to favour an approach Harmonised at global level, in particular with the frequency plans adopted in the regions Asia and the Pacific, which is essential to promote interoperability of services and promote industrial economies of scale. The public consultation opened by the ARCEP in December 2014 confirmed this approach, since the majority of contributors confirmed the interest in adopting this harmonised frequency plan in France.
2.3 Limits of Power
This Decision sets out technical requirements for base stations and terminal stations operating in the 700 MHz band, derived from the conclusions of the work of
CEPT. Technical conditions through " Block Edge Masks " (BEM masks) to limit off-block emissions from radio stations. These power levels are set by the CBRA in a manner consistent with the target frequency plan for the 700 MHz band, in order to allow for co-location with other radio services for use in band 700 frequencies. MHz.
3.
band reassignment scheme 3.1 Frequency availability
The 700 MHz frequency reallocation scheme is defined by the terms set out in Schedule 3 of the TNRBF by the Prime Minister.
Making Available Mobile frequencies are made as a result of the progressive cessation of the audio-visual broadcasts in the band 694-790 MHz, by geographic plates, between April 5, 2016 and June 30, 2019. The frequencies concerned will thus continue to be used for the diffusion of TNT in certain areas of the territory after the allocation of frequencies to the operators, which must be taken into account by the operators in order to assess operability Frequencies.
During this frequency reallocation period, mobile operators will have the right to establish, progressively in the territory, stations using the bands 703-733 and 758-788 MHz in geographic areas To ensure the protection of the receipt of services from Terrestrial digital television (DTT) continuing to use the band 694-790 MHz. These mobile stations are detailed in maps available on the website of the National Frequency Agency (1) (ANFR).
3.2 Protection of broadcasting
Annex 3 of the TNRBF specifies Also special provisions for the protection of the reception of TNT services, which will have to be implemented by mobile operators using band frequencies 703-733 and 758-788 MHz.
In the first place, in order to Prevent the terminals from disturbing the reception of TNT on channels 50 to 53 Still used until 30 June 2019, mobile stations will not be able to be put into service at a distance of less than 13.5 km from an area where TNT is received on these channels.
Second, in order to avoid disruption of base stations The reception of the TNT on channels 57 to 60 still in use until 30 June 2019, the mobile stations will have to respect a constraint on the field level received on some " Test points " Located in areas where TNT is received on these channels.
In the third place, provisions are provided for the protection of TNT below 694 MHz, in a manner similar to those provided for the protection of TNT as part of deployments to 800 MHz.
3.3 Border coordination
Several European countries have already initiated the reallocation of this frequency band, including from border countries to France, such as Germany or the United Kingdom. In addition, several reports on the future of the UHF band, including those of Pascal Lamy and the RSPG, have recommended a goal of freeing the 700 MHz band for mobile networks by 2020.
In addition, the incumbent is required to Respect international agreements, as well as the border coordination agreements concluded with the countries bordering on France. In particular, however, the frequencies of the 700 MHz band will continue to be used for digital terrestrial television in border countries following the allocation of frequencies in France, which must be taken into account by operators. As such, operators are invited to consult the ANFR website, in order to have the information available to assess the limitations on the use of the frequencies concerned.
4. Other planned uses of the 700 MHz band
In addition to the 30 MHz duplex harmonization of this decision, the work of the CEPT sets out various options for the use of the guard bands (694-703 MHz, 788-791 MHz) And the tape duplex (733-758 MHz):
-the so-called "security networks" PPDR " (Public Protection and Disaster Relief), aimed at modernizing government communications services, in particular for the use of the Ministry of the Interior;
-the so-called "top-down" capacity additions " SDL " (Supplemental Downlink) for mobile networks open to the public, aimed at meeting the growing needs of consumer mobile networks while at the same time enhancing the hertzien public domain;
-equipment called " PMSE " (Making and Special Events), which currently use the entire band 470-789 MHz within a framework defined by the CBRA.
The target schema of the 700 MHz band, after the complete release of frequencies by TNT, will be the subject of A decision by the Prime Minister to amend the TNRBF
Authorization framework.
The use of the frequency bands 703-733 MHz and 758-788 MHz by terrestrial systems for To provide electronic communications services open to the public is subject to individual authorisation by the ARCEP.
The technical conditions of use provided for in this Decision shall apply, as from 6 April 2016, On the geographical areas in which the implementation of Mobile stations is authorized pursuant to Schedule 3 of the National Distribution of Frequency Bands Arrested by the Prime Minister.
Frequency plan and power limits.
The bands 703-733 MHz and 758-788 MHz are used in frequency duplexing mode (FDD mode), with terminal transmission (uplink) being located on the Frequencies 703-733 MHz, and transmission of base station (link Descending) being located on the frequencies 758-788 MHz.
Systems using the frequency bands 703-733 MHz and 758-788 MHz must meet the power limits defined in the appendix to this Decision.
Broadcasting Protection.
Systems using the frequency bands 703-733 MHz and 758-788 MHz must, in addition to The technical conditions provided for in Article 2, ensure the protection of the reception of Signals emitted by the broadcasting facilities in the band 470-694 MHz and, in a transitional way, in the band 694-790 MHz, in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in Schedule 3 of the national distribution table for the frequency bands Prime Minister.
Execution of decision.
The Director General of the ARCEP is responsible for the implementation of this Decision, which Be published in the Official Journal of the French Republic after Approval by the Minister responsible for electronic communications.
SCHEDULE
TO DECISION NO 2015-0829
1. Technical conditions for base stations
Basic requirements: limits of off-block PIRE as a base station:
Off-block emissions from radio stations using the frequency band 758-788 MHz meet the basic requirements set out in Table 1 below, corresponding to maximum levels of radiated isotropic power (p.i.r.p.).
Table 1
| 470-694 MHz | -23 dBm by Cell | 8 MHz |
| 694-698 MHz | -32 dBm per cell | 1 MHz |
| 698-703 MHz | -50 dBm per cell | 5 MHz |
| 703-733 MHz | -50 DBm per cell | 5 MHz |
| 733-736 MHz | -52 dBm per cell | 3 MHz |
| 736-738 MHz | -4 dBm per antenna | 5 MHz |
| 738-758 MHz | 16 dBm per antenna | 5 MHz |
| 758-788 MHz | 16 dBm per antenna | 5 MHz |
| 788-791 MHz | 14 dBm per antenna | 3 MHz |
| 791-821 MHz | 16 dBm per antenna | 5 MHz |
| 832-862 MHz | -49 dBm per cell | 5 MHz |
Transition Requirements:
Off-block emissions from radio stations using the frequency band 758-788 MHz meet the transition requirements set out in Tables 2 and 3 below, corresponding to maximum levels of radiated isotropic power (e.i.r.p.).
These transition requirements apply to frequencies between 0 and 10 MHz below and above the block used. The maximum values of e.i.r.p. set out in Table 2 supersede the basic requirements set out in Table 1.
Table 2
| -10 to-5 MHz with respect to the lower end of the block | 18 dBm per antenna | 5 MHz |
| -5 to 0 MHz to the lower end of the block | 22 dBm per antenna | 5 MHz |
| 0 to + 5 MHz by Report at the top end of the block | 22 dBm per antenna | 5 MHz |
| + 5 at + 10 MHz from the top of the Block | 18 dBm antenna | 5 MHz |
For a block with a high end of 783 MHz or 788 MHz, except in Table 2, the transition requirements for frequencies between 0 and 10 MHz above the used block are set in Table 3 below.
Table 3
| 791-796 MHz for a block The upper end is 788 MHz | 19 dBm per antenna | 5 MHz |
| 791-796 MHz for a block with the upper end of 783 MHz | 17 dBm per antenna | 5 MHz |
| 796-801 MHz for a block with a higher end of 788 MHz | 17 dBm by antenna | 5 MHz |
| 788-791 MHz for a block with a high end of 788 MHz | 21 dBm per antenna | 3 MHz |
| 788-791 MHz for a block with a high end of 783 MHz | 16 dBm per antenna | 3 MHz |
2. Technical Conditions for Terminals
Emissions inside the block and off-block of terminals using the frequency band 703-733 MHz meet the requirements set out in Tables 4 to 6 below.
The Indicated power limits are formulated in terms of isotropic radiated power (e.i.r.p.) for terminal stations designed to be fixed or installed and in terms of total radiated power (PRT) for terminal stations designed for Be mobile or mobile.
Emission limits within the block of Terminal stations on the frequencies 703-733 MHz:
Table 4
| 23 dBm (1) |
| (1) It is Admitted that this value is subject to a maximum tolerance of + 2 dB, to account for operation in extreme environmental conditions and dispersion of production |
Emission limits Out-of-block terminals:
Table 5
| 694-698 MHz | -7 dBm | 4 MHz |
| 698-703 MHz | 2 DBm | 5 MHz |
| 733-738 MHz | 2 dBm | 5 MHz |
Limits on unwanted emissions from terminal stations on frequencies in Below 694 MHz used by broadcasting:
Table 6
| 470-694 MHz | -42 dBm | 8 MHz |
Done at Paris, July 2, 2015.
The President,
S. Soriano
