ACMA intends to start assigning licenses for WAS in the 3.6 GHz band later in 2009. Submissions will assist ACMA in determining what allocation processes to implement, in accordance with its current powers. Frequency range affected will be 3575-3700MHz.
We encourage commercial users of C band satellite spectrum to respond to the proposal. The rollout of WiMax services for internet broadband in capital cities some years ago caused havoc with C band users, especially those using extended C band (3.4-3.7Ghz).
This plan compounds the problem. Extended C band is used by the following satellite operators, all of whom have services capable of being received in Australia: Telstar 10 (76.5E), Thaicom 5 (78.5E), Insat 2e (83E), Measat 3 (91.5E) Insat 3a (93E), Asiasat 2 (100.5E) Asiasat 3 (105.5E), Chinasat 6b (115.5E), Vinasat 1 (132E), and Telstar 18 (138E).
The proposal does exclude all capital cities.
For a full report into the ACMA's proposal please refer to the April edition of Pacific Satellite News, or you can view it at www.pacificsatellitenews.com.au
