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[802.19] Decision made // Re: Canada ISED's consultation: ​Spectrum Outlook 2022 to 2026

Dear 802.18 members,
cc 802.11, 802.15, 802.19 members,

Following the Canada ISED's consultation on Spectrum Outlook 2022 to 2026 that was closed in November 2022, the administration published its final decision on 11 August 2023 entitled "Spectrum Outlook 2023 to 2027":
https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/spectrum-management-telecommunications/en/spectrum-allocation/spectrum-outlook-2023-2027

You can refer to Section 12 about the potential frequency bands that may be released between 2023 and 2027, including THz bands and 900 MHz bands.

Regards,
Edward

On Fri, Sep 30, 2022 at 10:25 AM Edward Au <edward.ks.au@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Dear 802.18 members,
cc. 802.11 and 802.15 members,

Just receive an update from Canada ISED that the official comment closing date is now 21 November 2022.  If you would like IEEE 802 to submit a comment, our internal deadline to review any contribution is Thursday, 3 November 2022.

Regards,
Edward

On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 2:06 PM Edward Au <edward.ks.au@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Dear 802.18 members,
cc. 802.11 and 802.15 members,

On 21 September 2022, Canada ISED began a public consultation on the Spectrum Outlook 2022 to 2026.

Of potential interests to us are:
[1] Paragraph 17
The following 5 policy themes are highlighted:
1) Spectrum as an economic driver and enabler of Industry 4.0
2) Rural connectivity in the wake of COVID-19
3) Indigenous connectivity
4) Spectrum, 5G and climate change
5) Competition and wireless affordability

[2] Paragraph 22
IoT is mentioned.  "ISED is seeking to ensure the availability of spectrum that supports the emergence of Internet of Things (IoT) devices that provide wireless-enabled services in all sectors of the economy."

[3] Paragraph 31
Industry 4.0 by Wi-Fi as a key enabler candidate is mentioned.  "While experts believe that the future of 5G is a key enabler for Industry 4.0, there are several wireless technologies emerging as key enabler candidates, including Wi-Fi 6E and 5G New Radio-Unlicensed (NR-U) in licence-exempt spectrum bands, and 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) and 5G in licensed spectrum bands."

[4] Paragraphs 54, 55, 56, 64, 65  
Low-cost spectrum for supporting rural connectivity, including Wi-Fi and TVWS.

[5] Paragraphs 70, 71, 72.
"ISED is of the view that spectrum sharing will be a key enabler for meeting the anticipated high demand for spectrum."

[6] Paragraphs 144, 145, 146, 147
Spectrum demand for licence-exempt technologies is discussed.  "New applications and technologies for Wi-Fi and the IoT continue to drive demand for licence-exempt spectrum, and ISED’s plans will enable Canadians to take full advantage of this spectrum."

[7] Paragraph 165 and Table 1.
Potential frequency bands for future release and/or consultation.  See Table 1 that outlines the bands ISED has identified for release, consultation and/or monitoring between 2022 and 2026, including 5.9 GHz, 6 GHz, 70/80/90 GHz, above 95 GHz.

Also note the following in Table I: Discussions at WRC-19 led to some changes that allowed limited outdoor use in the 5150-5250 MHz portion of the range. Canada did not agree with the imposed limits and took a reservation on this decision. No changes were made to the other bands within this range. ISED is no longer considering this band for review in Spectrum Outlook 2022-2026.

For details, please visit:
https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf11817.html

The comment submission deadline is Friday, 21 October 2022.  If you would like IEEE 802 LMSC to submit a comment, please prepare a contribution to IEEE 802.18 to review and consider approval by Thursday 6 October 2022.

Regards,
Edward

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