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4.3.3 UK Market Analysis This market review includes Analogue and Digital (Tetra, Tetrapol, P25, Iden, DMR) and excludes PMR446 or dPMR446. The forecasts for the UHF2 band have assumed no frequency band will be allocated for TETRA in the UHF2 band (if not on a limited/local basis) and that people will therefore opt for a DMR Tier 2 (or Tier 3) solution for the band. It is IMS Research's opinion that as much as 80 -90% of the growth in the UHF2 band will be DMR (starting end 2007). This assumes that no nationwide UHF2 band is allocated to TETRA for civil/commercial use. 4.4 Summary & Conclusions This chapter has covered the current wide and narrow band technologies that could be potentially used in the UHF2 band. Also by looking at market forecasts, we have determined the likely uptake of Digital vs Analogue PMR terminals over the next 3 years in UHF2. We have the concluded the following: 240689 - 450-470 Study Final Print Version (Dec08).doc For the introduction of narrow band digital technology, a 10MHz duplex split is no longer required; Digital PMR technology will out sell analogue over the next two years in the UHF bands; DMR will be the digital narrowband technology of choice over the next few years, which will increase capacity of networks, with users benefiting from new features; There is a market for narrowband Digital PMR technology in the UK now and in the future; CDMA450 is being used elsewhere in Europe or is planned, with particular mention to Ireland, where a CDMA450 network is planned for use in the 410- 430MHz band; CDMA450 is seen as a technology to deliver 3G services to rural areas. Page 40 abc
5 Reconfiguration drivers and challenges 5.1 Introduction This chapter discusses the overarching drivers and challenges for the reconfiguration of the UHF2 band and includes a summary of previous studies in this area together with stakeholder views and considerations. 5.2 Drivers and challenges for band alignment The challenges facing any re-configuration will be similar to the challenges that faced the industry during the proposed band alignment project in 2004. The conclusions from an open forum hosted by the Spectrum Management Advisory Group (SMAG) in 2003 22 can be summarised as follows: 240689 - 450-470 Study Final Print Version (Dec08).doc Economics: The economics study concluded that the value to the UK economy of the spectrum that could be released was over £200 million Interference: By aligning the spectrum with Europe, a 32dB improvement of isolation from continental interference would be achieved. Spectrum Scarcity: The impact of co-ordination with RAF Fylingdales on UHF1 (410-430MHz), will reduce the usability of UHF1 for additional systems, particularly high sites and power. This alternate band for UHF Business Radio services, makes UHF2 spectrum scarce and therefore more valuable. New Technology & Harmonisation: The introduction of new technology and the additional benefits that it can bring is dependent on aligned, harmonised CEPT TR 25/08 spectrum. Yield of Spectrum: Band alignment was expected to yield an additional 2 to 3 MHz of paired spectrum (in addition to spectrum returned by the E&PSS). The benefits to the UK GDP of between £247m and £430m NPV were greater than the costs. Competitive Environment: Alignment would assist the Business Radio sector to compete with operator provided services such as GSM. In 2003 the stakeholders had three main points concerning the band alignment project, namely: The cost of alignment would be expensive compared to the benefits, considering there were 17,000 licensees, with very few suffering interference; 22 450-470 MHz Band Realignment Open Forum, hosted by the Spectrum Management Advisory Group (SMAG),24 October 2003: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/archive/ra/smag/bandalignforum/450summaryfinal.doc Page 41 abc
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