Jio writes to Trai, seeks flexible use of satellite spectrum
Reliance Jio has shared with Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) a recent decision taken by New Zealand government allowing use of 24-30 GHz spectrum, part of Ka band, for satellite and mobile services to highlight its point.
Jio has stressed that the suggestion for flexible use of spectrum is based upon the latest changes in technology and standards which have allowed the creation of integrated and converged networks.
As per Trai’s consultation paper on assignment of spectrum for space-based communication services, Ku band ranges from 10 GHz to 15 GHz while Ka band ranges from 17 GHz to 31 GHz.
As per Jio, the New Zealand government has agreed to allocate 24.25-27.5 GHz primarily for mobile use, with an option to include some satellite services in some areas. Bands in the 27.5-28.35 GHz range are to be shared for mobile and satellite services while 28.35-29.5 GHz to be allocated for satellite services with the option to include some mobile use.
“The above decisions clearly show that the New Zealand government has recognised the need for flexible use of spectrum in the wake of imminent technological convergence in telecommunication networks under integrated and converged satellite and terrestrial networks,” Jio said in a letter dated September 5 to Trai chairman PD Vaghela.
As per Trai, Ku band can be used for both fixed satellite services and mobile satellite services.
The band is also commonly used for direct-to-home (DTH) television broadcasting and satellite internet services.
Furthermore, the Ka band is commonly used for high-speed broadband and fixed and mobile satellite services. In India, currently some quantum in the millimeter wave band, which is part of the Ka band, has been auctioned for 5G mobility
