MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS

WORKING PAPER

Proposed allocation of 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz

frequency bands and identification of 6 GHz
frequency band for the development of 5G and
beyond digital services and technologies

Lima, 20 October 2020

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Carlos Estremadoyro Mory

Minister of Transport and Communications

Rosa Virginia Nakagawa Morales

Vice Minister of Communications

José Aguilar Reátegui

General Director of Policies and Regulation in Communications

Nadia Evelyn Villegas Gálvez

General Director of Programs and Projects of Communications

Ángel Jeancarlo Paz Cortés

General Director of Fiscalizations and Sanctions in Communications

Ministry of Transport and Communications

1203 Zorritos Street. Lima 15082, Lima, Peru
+51-1-615-7800
www.gob.pe/mtc

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This document has been produced in collaboration with the following

professionals:

Coordination of Networks and Radio Spectrum Management

Wilmer Caról Azurza Neyra (Coordinator)

Rubén Isla Fasanando
Alan Alberto Ramírez García
Cristian Mesa Torre
Diego Armando Navarro Granda
Giancarlo Vilela Mijahuanca
Renzo Zegarra Ventura
Marco Estuardo Vásquez Tello

Coordination of Normative Projects

Flor Montalván Dávila (Coordinator)

Milagros Isabel Correa Palomino
Giancarlo Torres Toledo

Coordination of Economic Studies and Markets Following

César Gil Malca Palacios (Coordinator)

Ana Cajavilca Gonzales
Alexander Rusbel Camayo Alva
Liz Bony Asencios Pineda

General Direction of Programs and Projects of Communications

Naylamp López Guerrero (Director of Contract Management)

Víctor Espinoza Francia
Jorge De la Cruz Vasquez

General Direction of Fiscalization and Supervision of Communications

Carlos Alberto Álvarez Morales

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Objetives .................................................................................................... 12

2. Technical Conditions for 5G Operation ........................................................ 12

2.1. Definition of 5G ....................................................................................... 13

2.2. 5G testing worldwide ............................................................................... 15

2.3. 5G Measurements globally ....................................................................... 15

2.3.1. United Kingdom ................................................................................... 15

2.3.2. United States of America ....................................................................... 16

2.3.3. Download speed experience of commercial 5G networks....................... 17

2.4. Minimum 5G requirements in Peru .......................................................... 18

3. Legal basis .................................................................................................. 18

4. Current situation of public telecommunications services.............................. 26

4.1. Access to public telecommunication services. ........................................... 26

4.2. Coverage of public telecommunications services ...................................... 29

4.3. Commitments of the operating companies................................................ 39

5. New radioelectric spectrum for Public Services ........................................... 47

5.1. Band Plan 24 250 – 27 500 MHz ............................................................... 47

5.1.1. Current attribution ............................................................................... 47

5.1.2. Current chanelling ................................................................................ 48

5.1.3. Current allocation grade ....................................................................... 48

5.1.4. Development of Proposal for Attribution and Channeling ...................... 48

5.1.5. Proposed allocation .............................................................................. 68

5.1.6. Proposed channeling ............................................................................ 70

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5.2. 3 300 - 3 800 MHz Band Plan ................................................................... 73

5.2.1. Current Allocation ................................................................................ 73

5.2.2. Current channeling ............................................................................... 74

5.2.3. Current allocation degree ..................................................................... 75

6. Spectrum allocation structure ..................................................................... 77

6.1. Definition of Conditioning ........................................................................ 77

6.2. Allocation of the 3.5 GHz and 26GHz bands .............................................. 79

6.2.1. Scenario 1 – With 3.5 GHz band Conditioning ........................................ 79

6.2.1.1. Spectrum supply ............................................................................... 79

6.2.1.2. Tender conditions ............................................................................. 79

6.2.1.3. About the auction .............................................................................. 81

6.2.2. Scenario 2 – Without 3.5 GHz. band Conditioning .................................. 82

6.2.2.1. Spectrum supply ............................................................................... 82

6.2.2.2. Auction conditions ............................................................................ 82

6.2.2.3. The bidding process .......................................................................... 84

6.3. About the obligations ............................................................................... 84

6.4. Radio spectrum caps ................................................................................ 85

7. Spectrum for Private Telecommunications Services ..................................... 86

8. Unlicensed Spectrum .................................................................................. 92

8.1. Use of the 6GHz Band as an unlicensed band ............................................ 93

8.1.1. Legal Basis ........................................................................................... 93

8.1.2. Definition of WiFi 6E ............................................................................ 93

8.1.3. Wi-Fi 6E Features ................................................................................. 94

8.1.4. International experience ...................................................................... 95

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8.1.5. Current Use of 6-GHz Band ................................................................... 99

9. Conclusions .............................................................................................. 103

BIBLIOGRAPHY ............................................................................................... 109

ANNEX 1: Channeling and allocation of 3300 MHz - 3800 MHz......................... 114

ANNEX 2: Possible results of public tender for 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz bands. ........ 115

ANNEX 3: Questionnaire about 5G tender ........................................................ 121

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INDEX OF FIGURES

Figure N° 1. 5G usage scenarios ......................................................................... 14

Figure N° 2. Evolution of connections and penetration of mobile internet service in
Peru, 2016 - 2020 .............................................................................................. 27
Figure N° 3. Distribution of mobile internet connections according to technology
(%), 2016 – 2020. .............................................................................................. 27
Figure N° 4. Evolution of connections (millions) and penetration of fixed internet
service, 2014 - 2020 .......................................................................................... 28
Figure N° 5. Distribution of fixed internet connections according to access
technology, 2016 y 2020. ................................................................................... 28
Figure N° 6. Main milestones of Telecommunications Sector............................... 29
Figure N° 7. Evolution of number of antennas nationwide, 1998-2020 ................ 30
Figure N° 8. Percentage of Populated Centers with mobile coverage, 2014 y 202031
Figure N° 9. Map of mobile coverage at PC level by technology, 2020 .................. 32
Figure N° 10. Mobile coverage map only for 2G at the PC level, 2020 ................... 34
Figure N° 11. Mobile Service and Fixed Internet Coverage Map, 2020 ................. 37
Figure N° 12. Cumulative data traffic in millions of MB. ...................................... 38
Figure N° 13.Cumulative voice traffic in millions of minutes ............................... 38
Figure N° 14. Telecommunications services commitments map: Canon, Refarming
and Leasing for AWS-3, 2.3 GHz, 700 MHz and 1700/2100 MHz. ......................... 44
Figure N° 15. Telecommunications services map (mobile, fixed internet and
commitments) ................................................................................................... 46
Figure N° 16. ECC 26 GHz frequency band frequency arrangement ..................... 50
Figure N° 17. Summary of planning for use of 26 GHz frequency band in Europe. 51
Figure N° 18. Summary of assignments for 26 GHz frequency band in Italy ......... 52
Figure N° 19. Summary of planning for use of 26 GHz frequency band in Middle
East and Africa countries. .................................................................................. 53

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Figure N° 20. Planning summary for use of 26 GHz frequency band in ITU Region 2.
......................................................................................................................... 54
Figure N° 21. Planning summary for use of 26 GHz frequency band in ITU Region.
......................................................................................................................... 55
Figure N° 22. Assignment of 26 GHz frequency band in Thailand ........................ 57
Figure N° 23. 5G Device ads growth. ................................................................... 58
Figure N° 24. 5G Devices according to radio spectrum band. ............................... 59
Figure N° 25. Support of radio spectrum bands by 5G device category ................ 59
Figure N° 26. Number of 5G devices advertised by radio spectrum band. ............ 60
Figure N° 27. 26 GHz Frequency Band Channeling .............................................. 71
Figure N° 28. Allocation of the 3.5 GHz frequency band ...................................... 73
Figure N° 29. Channeling of 3.5 GHz frequency band .......................................... 74
Figure N° 30. Use of 6-GHz band as unlicensed band ........................................... 97
Figure N° 31. Operation types in 6-GHz band...................................................... 97
Figure N° 32. Unlicensed 6-GHz Band – FCC ....................................................... 98

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TABLE INDEX

Table N° 1. Technical Conditions for the operation of commercial 5G

networks, in the category of Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) .............. 18
Table N° 2. Spectrum caps, by band and economic groups............................. 21
Table N° 3. Mobile service coverage, 2020 ..................................................... 31
Table N° 4. Mobile service coverage (SM) with 2G ......................................... 33
Table N° 5. Fixed Internet Service Coverage, 2020 ......................................... 35
Table N° 6. Fixed Internet Service Coverage, 2020 ......................................... 36
Table N° 7. Localities with better technology and infrastructure by Canon .. 40
Table N° 8. Localities with commitments to improve and expand technology by
leasing and refarming frequency bands of radioelectric spectrum ............... 41
Table N° 9. PC with 4G service commitments and Internet connectivity by
AWS-3 and 2.3 GHz .......................................................................................... 43
Table N° 10. Localities with commitments in the allocation of the 700 MHz and
1.7/2.1 MHz bands. .......................................................................................... 43
Table N° 11. PC with telecommunications service ......................................... 45
Table N° 12. Frequency band allocation 24.25-27.5 GHz .............................. 47
Table N° 13. Frequency ranges for 5G............................................................. 49
Table N° 14. Frequency bands FR2 ................................................................. 49
Table N° 15. Result of 26 GHz band tender in Finland .................................... 53
Table N° 16. Assignment of 26 GHz frequency band in Hong Kong ................ 56
Table N° 17. Assignment of 26 GHz frequency band in Japan ........................ 57
Table N° 18. R 80/5000 ................................................................................... 65
Table N° 19. Modification of the National Table for Frequency Allocation in the
26 GHz band .................................................................................................... 68
Table 20. 26 GHz Frequency Band Channeling ............................................... 71
Table 21. 3 400 – 3 600 MHz Band allocations ............................................... 76
Table 22. Formal authorizations granted for the use of the 3400 – 3600 MHz
band ................................................................................................................. 76

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Table 23. Scenario 1 – Spectrum offering of the 3.5GHz and 26GHz bands ... 79
Table 24. Advantages and disadvantages of scenario 1 ................................. 82
Table 25. Scenario 2 – Tender without 3.5 GHz conditioning ........................ 82
Table 26. Advantages and disadvantages of scenario 2 ................................. 84
Table 27. 5G spectrum for vertical industries in some countries .................. 90
Table 28. Wireless equipment in the 5 925 - 6 425 MHz band ....................... 96
Table 29. Wireless devices in the 5925 - 7125 MHz band used only in buildings
......................................................................................................................... 96
Table 30. 6-GHz Band Allocation Chart (5 925 – 7 125 MHz) ......................... 99
Table 31. Band 5 925 – 6 425 MHz Fixed Service using Digital Radio Links 100
Table 32. Band 6 430 – 7 110 MHz Fixed Service using Digital Radio Links 100
Table 33. First Phase – Low Power Indoor ................................................... 102
Table 34. Second Phase – Very Low Power Indoor and Outdoor ................. 102
Table 35. Third Phase – Standard Power Outdoor ....................................... 103

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INTRODUCTION

The constant and sustained evolution of mobile telecommunications demands

prompt actions on the part of public authorities. In the case of Peru, the promotion
of the most advanced technologies is an important part of the State's social and
economic development policies. In this connection, this document entitles
"Proposed allocation of 3 GHz and 26 GHz frequency bands and identification of 6
GHz frequency band for the development of 5G and beyond digital services and
technologies”, is essential, as well as the participation and public discussion of the
different actors of the digital ecosystem.

This proposal develops a set of public consultations organized on topics of interest

such as, on the one hand, radio spectrum management and its planning regarding
the treatment of some bands identified as suitable for 5G technology: 3.5.GHz and
26 GHz bands; and, on the other hand, the identification of bands for private use by
vertical industries and new unlicensed bands for users for the next 5 years, in order
to leave a roadmap for the upcoming years, which allows providing predictability to
State decisions.

As for these bands, the development of actions necessary for their deployment and
subsequent use for new technologies such as 5G will be of interest. These actions
range from the identification and allocation of the same for IMT services, to the
organization of a tender of blocks for their allocation to the operating companies,
including, in addition, the conditioning of bands (if necessary) and the establishment
of the technical conditions required for the best use of these frequency bands.

The topics of interest for public consultations also include regulatory and statutory
aspects in the national and sectoral framework. Thus, recent regulations are
adapted to the context of the introduction of 5G technology.

No less relevant is the issue related to the economic and contractual aspects. In this
regard, the tender scenarios, the technical operating conditions and the mechanisms
for allocating the bands of interest and the subsequent tender model will be
important points for discussion. The tender model will establish, among other
requirements, its conditions and the investment commitments arising from its
award, giving priority to the coverage of services to underserved areas over tax
collection, in accordance with international trends.

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1. Objetives

The objectives of this document are as follows:

• Update the legal framework for spectrum management and prepare the
diagnosis of telecommunications services, in order to implement 5G
technology in Peru and promote new technologies.
• Consider the scenarios for allocation of the 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz frequency
bands in order to maximize their use for the development of public
telecommunications services over a high-speed wireless network (5G or
higher).
• Establish the general framework of the tender to grant authorizations for
the provision of private telecommunications services over a high-speed
wireless telecommunications network (5G or higher) in part of the 3.5
GHz frequency band.
• Identify radio spectrum for the development of unlicensed band usage
scenarios, such as WIFI6, in the 6 GHz frequency band in favor of citizens.

2. Technical Conditions for 5G Operation

Globally, many telecommunications companies have been forced to adapt to

profound changes and complete a steep learning curve. Deregulation of
telecommunications markets in the late 1990s led to strong fragmentation on the
service provider side at the national, regional and local levels, as well as a sharp
decline in prices for access and services. For their part, rapid technological
developments and the entry into the market of over-the-top (OTT) players led to
innovations, as well as increased competition for telecommunications companies at
the service level. The structures of telecommunications markets have changed
dramatically in the last decade (Krüssel, 2019).

The OECD (2019), in the face of this situation, recommends to policy makers in the
region, on policies and approaches that can help take advantage of the benefits of
digital transformation in seven areas, so that digital transformation works for the
growth and well-being of people: improve access to digital technologies; strengthen
its effective use; enable digital innovation; ensure quality jobs for all; promote an
inclusive digital society; strengthen confidence and promote the opening of markets
(OECD, 2019).

In this framework, the digital transformation according to Nokia (2020), from a

technological and business approach, defines that the potential of machines can be
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humans to process information instantly. It also implies having complex computing

resources. It also means having the flexibility to stay connected to resources like
people. In the past, such traditional solutions had to be wired; 5G offers comparable
or even better performance than wired networks (higher bandwidth, lower latency)
such as Ethernet or fiber optics, with the important advantage that the receiver does
not have to be fixed in one place (Nokia & OMDIA, 2020).

5G technology for the consumer or for the mass market will improve people's
lifestyles by providing new information and options for entertainment, education,
culture, health, among others. The use of 5G technology as a replacement for fixed
broadband improves your experience at home, as well as connects the disconnected.
In this sense, the digital transformation enabled by 5G will allow increasing
productivity, business income and will help lead Latin American citizens to achieve
greater economic parity with other regions (Nokia & OMDIA, 2020).

2.1. Definition of 5G

5G is the term used to describe the next generation of mobile networks beyond
LTE mobile networks. 5G is also known as IMT-2020 or 5G NR. ITU highlights
that it represents an opportunity for policymakers to empower citizens and
businesses, succeeding in transforming cities into smart cities, allowing
citizens and communities to realize and participate in the socio-economic
benefits delivered by an advanced, data-intensive, digital economy (ITU,
2018)1.

The ITU-R has defined three important categories of the potential use cases for
5G networks:

a) Enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) – enhanced indoor and outdoor

broadband, enterprise collaboration, augmented and virtual reality.

b) Massive machine-type communications (mMTC) – IoT, asset tracking,

smart agriculture, energy monitoring, smart home and remote
monitoring.

c) Ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC) – autonomous

vehicles, smart grids, remote patient monitoring and telehealth and
industrial automation.

1 See https://www.itu.int/dms_pub/itu-d/opb/pref/D-PREF-BB.5G_01-2018-PDF-S.pdf

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Figure N° 1. 5G usage scenarios

Source: ITU

Likewise, 5G technology is driven by the following requirements(Mohyeldin,

2016)2, (Carugi, 2018)3, (Thales, s. f.)4:

• Peak data rate: 20 Gbps.

• Latency of 1ms for URLLC and 4ms for eMBB.
• Spectral efficiency of 30 bit/s/Hz for download and 15 bit/s/Hz for
upload.
• Minimum requirement of 100 MHz of radio spectrum.
• Control plane latency of 20 ms.
• User experienced data rate is 100 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload.
• 1000 times faster broadband per unit of area.
• Up to 1 million connected devices per square kilometer for mMTC.
• 99.999% availability.
• 90% reduction in grid energy consumption.
• 10-year battery life on Internet of Things devices.
• Mobility of up to 500 km/h with an acceptable quality of service (QoS).

2 See: https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-R/study-groups/rsg5/rwp5d/imt-2020/Documents/S01-1_Requirements%20for%20IMT-2020_Rev.pdf
3See: https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Regional-
Presence/ArabStates/Documents/events/2018/RDF/Workshop%20Presentations/Session1/5G-%20IMT2020-presentation-Marco-Carugi-
final-reduced.pdf
4 See: https://www.thalesgroup.com/es/countries/americas/latin-america/dis/movil/inspiracion/5g

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These requirements would be enough to say that we are browsing 5G

networks.

2.2. 5G testing worldwide

The first tests of 5G networks showed the following results:

• In Australia, Telstra and Ericsson achieved download speeds of between

18 Gbps and 22 Gbps. Optus in alliance with Huawei, reached 35 Gbps
(Ericsson, 2017)5.
• In the United States, AT&T conducted tests on 5G where it achieved speeds
of 1 Gbps and a latency of less than 10 ms.
• In Japan, Huawei and NTT DOCOMO in their 5G tests, achieved a download
speed of 4.52 Gbps in a radius of 1.2 km (Huawei, 2017)6.

Based on these numbers we could say that 5G speeds will be in Gbps, however,
in next chapter we will see that once commercial 5G networks were deployed,
the same results were not obtained.

2.3. 5G Measurements globally

In this section, international experiences regarding measurements made with 5G

wireless technology are developed.

2.3.1. United Kingdom

5G Commercial speeds in UK (Rogerson, 2020)7

• In the United Kingdom, the average download speed of 5G networks

ranges between 100 Mbps and 200 Mbps, with a peak of 478.1 Mbps.
• Maximum speeds have been reached in the four UK networks: the EE
operator reached 388.4 Mbps; the operator Vodafone reached 402.2
Mbps; operator Three reached 478.1 Mbps; and operator O2 reached
146.4 Mbps, all measurements were made in London.
• Carrier EE has average download speeds of 149.8 Mbps across the UK.
• Operator Vodafone has average download speeds of 122.1 Mbps across
the UK.
• Operator O2 has average download speeds of 159.48 Mbps across the UK.

In relation to mobile virtual network operators, the following should be noted:

5 See: https://www.ericsson.com/en/news/2017/11/ericsson-and-telstra-conduct-worlds-first-5g-data-call-on-26ghz
6 See: https://www.huawei.com/en/news/2017/12/NTT-DOCOMO-5G-mmWave-Field-Trial-Tokyo
7 See: https://5g.co.uk/guides/how-fast-is-5g/

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• The BT operator has expected average download speeds of 100 to 150

Mbps, and a maximum speed of 450 Mbps.
• The operator Sky Mobile has expected average download speeds of 120 to
160 Mbps.
• The operator Tesco Mobile has expected average download speeds of 120
to 160 Mbps.
• The VOXI operator has expected average download speeds of 110 to 180
Mbps.

5G latency in United Kingdom8

In United Kingdom, latencies of between 21 ms and 26 ms have been

experienced, far from the 1 ms that, in theory, 5G technology should offer
(Mcketta, 2019).

2.3.2. United States of America

5G commercial speeds in the United States (Fogg, 2020b)9

• The operator Verizon experienced an average download speed of 494.7

Mbps.
• The operator T-Mobile experienced an average download speed of 49.2
Mbps.
• The operator AT&T experienced an average download speed of 60.8 Mbps.

The difference between Verizon and other operators is that Verizon uses high-
band spectrum, while the other operators use low-band spectrum, but they get
a greater range.

5G latency in The United States (Sbeglia, 2020)10

• The operator T-Mobile has an average latency of 31 ms.

• The operator Verizon has an average latency of 33 ms.
• The AT&T operator has an average latency of 35 ms.
• The Sprint operator has an average latency of 39 ms.

Also, the availability of 5G for users are the following:

8 See: https://www.speedtest.net/insights/blog/5g-united-kingdom-2019/
9 See: https://www.opensignal.com/reports/2020/06/usa/mobile-network-experience-5g
10 See: https://www.rcrwireless.com/20200709/5g/att-fastest-most-consistent-operator-in-us

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• The operator Verizon presents an availability of 0.4%.

• The operator T-Mobile presents an availability of 22.5%.
• The AT&T operator presents an availability of 10.3%.
• The Sprint operator presents an availability of 14.1%

Availability compares how long 5G users stay connected to 5G. Likewise, the
low percentage is due to the fact that they are in the initial stage of 5G
technology implementations.

2.3.3. Download speed experience of commercial 5G networks

5G technology will improve the mobile experience. The experience of 5G in the

period between January 31 and April 30, 2020 was analyzed in four leading
countries (Fogg, 2020a) 11 (Australia, South Korea, United States and United
Kingdom), where the following average download speeds were obtained:

• Verizon (United States) has an average download speed of 506,1 Mbps.

• LG U+ (South Korea) has an average download speed of 238.7 Mbps.
• SK telecom (South Korea) has an average download speed of 220.6 Mbps.
• KT (South Korea) has an average download speed of 215 Mbps
• Telstra (Australia) has an average download speed of 157 Mbps
• EE (United Kingdom) has an average download speed of 149,8 Mbps
• Vodafone (United Kingdom) has an average download speed of 122,1
Mbps.
• Sprint (United States) has an average download speed of 114,2 Mbps.
• AT&T (United States) has an average download speed of 62,7 Mbps.
• T-Mobile (United States) has an average download speed of 47,0 Mbps.

Verizon's speed differences with the other operators is due to the fact that they
are the only operator that exclusively uses high band spectrum, while the
others that present low speeds are because they use low bands (600 MHz for
T-Mobile and 850 MHz for AT&T). In relation to other operators, they used
medium bands.

Among these operators that used medium bands, Korean operators have
download speeds greater than 200 Mbps, which is due to the amount of 5G
spectrum available (ideally 100 MHz), connection capacity or the performance
of the core network.

11 See: https://www.opensignal.com/2020/05/20/quantifying-the-global-5g-experience-across-ten-operators

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Most of these 5G network deployments are NSA12 that prioritize the Enhanced
Mobile Broadband use case to offer higher data bandwidth and reliable
connectivity in the first phase.

However, for ultra-low latency (URLLC) and massive machine-to-machine

communications (mMTC) use cases and higher capacities than currently
offered alone, they will be feasible with 5G SA13 in second phase.

2.4. Minimum 5G requirements in Peru

After analyzing international recommendations and global scene of 5G

commercial networks, already have a vision of what the technical conditions
offered by mobile phone operators in Peru should be in the first phase of 5G
deployment.

Commercial operators will use the frequency band of 3.5 GHz (3.3 - 3.8 GHz)
and 26 GHz (24.25 - 27.5 GHz), having at least one continuous block of 100
MHz, after the tender, to continue with the implementation of 5G technology.
The eMBB use case will be considered to offer higher data bandwidth.

In this sense, for a user to be browsing on a 5G network in Peru, the minimum

requirements that the operator must provide for the public mobile or fixed
telecommunications service are the following:

Table N° 1. Technical Conditions for the operation of commercial 5G

networks, in the category of Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB)

Minimum 5G requirement in Peru

Equipment 3GPP Release 15

Speed 100 Mbps
Latencia 30ms

3. Legal basis

According to article 2 of Law No. 29370, Law of Organization and Functions of

the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Ministry of Transport and
Communications is an organism of the Executive Brunch with legal status
under public law and constitutes a budget statement. Likewise, article 4 of this
law provides that the Ministry of Transport and Communications is exclusively
competent in matters of infrastructure and communication services.
12 NSA (Non Stand Alone): The core of the 4G network (EPC) is kept and the radio part uses 5G NR
13 SA (Stand Alone): The radio equipment (NR) and the core (NGCN) are fully 5G.

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According to articles 57 and 58 of the Unique Ordered Text of The

Telecommunications Law, approved by Supreme Decree No. 013-93-TCC, the
radioelectric spectrum is a natural resource of limited dimensions that is part
of the patrimony of the nation, and its administration, assignment and control
correspond to the Ministry of Transport and Communications.

Also, it is worth mentioning that according to numeral 18 of the policy

guidelines for the Opening of the telecommunications market in Peru,
approved by Supreme Decree No. 020-98-MTC, the Ministry of Transport and
Communications has jurisdiction over the policy and the granting mechanisms
of concessions, as well as on the assignment and monitoring of the
radioelectric spectrum. Furthermore, numeral 19 of those guidelines specifies
that a market access policy should promote competition, ease the
development of new services and technologies, promote investment, and
maximize the efficient use of the radioelectric spectrum. In this way, access
policy must:

a) Be transparent, objective, and non-discriminatory.

b) Effectively apply the principles of administrative simplification and speed
in the granting of concessions.
c) Use competitive mechanisms (auctions or contests) for spectrum
allocation, when the availability of frequencies limits the number of
operators in a service and there is more demand than supply of the
spectrum.

In this regard, it is appropriate to mention that article 34 of the Unique

Ordered Text of the Telecommunications Law, approved by Supreme Decree
No. 013-93-TCC, states that the requests for the provision of public
telecommunications services require a concession contract, the Ministry of
Transport and Communications may decide to grant the concession through a
public tender.

It should be noted that article 123 of the Unique Ordered Text of the General
Regulation of the Telecommunications Law, approved by Supreme Decree No.
020-2007-MTC, provides that both the granting of concessions and the
allocation of radio spectrum are carried out obligatorily by public tender in the
following cases:

• In a specific locality or service area, with a restriction on the availability

of frequencies or available frequency band for the provision of a specific
public telecommunications service.
• It is indicated in the PNAF.

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• The number of concessionaires of a certain public service is restricted

under article 70 of the Unique Ordered Text of The Telecommunications
Law, approved by Supreme Decree No. 013-93-TCC, due to technical
restrictions based on scarce resources.

In that vein, it is appropriate to point out that Note 1 of General Application

Notes of the National Frequency Allocation Plan, approved by Ministerial
Resolution No. 187-2005-MTC / 03, establishes that in the case of frequency
bands outside the Province of Lima and the Constitutional Province of Callao,
the allocation of the radioelectric spectrum required for the provision of public
telecommunications services and attributed on a primary basis, is carried out
by public tender, except for normative provisions that establish otherwise and
for cases of digital radio links for the provision of public telecommunications
services in the bands allocated as such in the National Frequency Allocation
Plan.

In this regard, according to Notes P73A and P73B of the National Frequency
Allocation Plan, the bands between 3 300 - 3 400 MHz and between 3 600 - 3
800 MHz, are allocated on a primary basis for the provision of public services
of telecommunications using wireless access systems; furthermore, it specifies
that the allocation of spectrum at the national level for the exploitation of those
services will be carried out through a public tender.

On the other hand, as the case of a public tender for the granting of a single
concession and the allocation of spectrum, the ministerial resolution that
grants the single concession must be issued, even when the awardee has a
previous concession14, as well as the directorial resolution that grants the right
of use of the assigned spectrum, respectively; in accordance with the terms and
conditions that regulated the public tender.

Additionally, in relation to the radioelectric spectrum, it should be noted that

operators must abide by various standards issued on the matter.

Thus, it is appropriate to mention that through Ministerial Resolution No. 085-

2019 MTC / 01.0315 limits are established for the allocation of radio spectrum,

14 UOT Unique Ordered Text of the Telecommunications Law, approved by Supreme Decree No. 013-93-TCC.
Article 47.- Concession is the legal act by which the State grants a natural or legal person the power to provide public
telecommunications services. The Ministry will grant a single concession for the provision of all public telecommunications
services, regardless of their name contained in this Law or its Regulations, with the exception of the concession for
Independent Operator. The concession is perfected by means of a written contract approved by resolution of the Head of the
Sector.UO UO of the Telecommunications Law, approved by Supreme Decree No. 013-93-TCC.
Article 47.- Concession is the legal act by which the State grants a natural or legal person the power to provide public
telecommunications services. The Ministry will grant a single concession for the provision of all public telecommunications
services, regardless of their name contained in this Law or its Regulations, with the exception of the concession for
Independent Operator. The concession is perfected by means of a written contract approved by resolution of the Head of the
Sector.
15 Modified by Ministerial Resolution Nº 757-2019-MTC/01.03

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by group of bands, applicable by operator or economic group, in the same

geographical area of allocation at the national provincial and / or district level.

Indeed, an additional policy measure adopted by the administrations is to

safeguard the efficient use of the radioelectric spectrum by establishing
spectrum limits16, which consists of establishing a maximum amount of
spectrum over which a company or economic group may have the right to use.
This avoids the hoarding of the natural resource and encourages competition
and the development of the markets involved. In this sense, it constitutes a
direct way to control the concentration of spectrum in a few operating
companies (Cave et al., 2007), even more so, when it comes to frequency bands
with great potential for the development of IMT networks (MTC, 2019).

Table N° 2. Spectrum caps, by band and economic groups.

ENTEL CLARO TELEFONICA BITEL

Tope
Max en Max en Max en Max en
Lima y Lima y Lima y Lima y
otras otras otras otras
Callao Callao Callao Callao
Prov. Prov. Prov. Prov.
X <= 1 GHz 52.4 45.35 55 62.5 72.5 76 32 26 60
1 GHz < X <= 6 GHz 245 245 165 165 115 115 25 65 280
X >= 6 GHz N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Source: Elaborated by DGPRC with DGPPC 2020 data.

At the same time, it is worth mentioning that by Supreme Decree No. 016-
2018-MTC, the Specific Regulation for the Refarming of a frequency band was
approved, in order to regulate the refarming of a band of frequencies of the
radioelectric spectrum, originally assigned to certain services, to adapt it to the
requirements of technological evolution and current market trends, for
deployment of greater and better telecommunication services, and a better use
of the radio spectrum. This adaptation may involve the modification of the
allocation of the band, the change of the channeling, and the complete or
partial modification of the radioelectric spectrum assignments granted in said
frequency band; which is done within the framework of the competences of
the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Thus, it should be indicated
that the standard seeks to promote a better management and use of the
radioelectric spectrum that contributes to the development of the
Communications sector, and to maximize the benefit to users through more
and better telecommunications services.

16There are different types of spectrum caps whose advantages and disadvantages have been developed in the document:
"Study of Analysis of radioelectric spectrum caps for land mobile services", published by the National Spectrum Agency of
Colombia 'ANE and also in the Document " Broadband, Competition and Spectrum Caps ”, elaborated for the GSM Association
by Arthur D. Little (Little, 2009).

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In addition, it is appropriate to mention that through Supreme Decree No. 015-

2019-MTC, it was approve the standard that regulates the leasing of radio
spectrum frequency bands for the provision of public telecommunications
services, which purpose consists on regulating the leasing of radio frequency
bands of radioelectric spectrum assigned for the provision of public
telecommunications services, as well as establishing the procedure, conditions
and requirements for the granting of the leasing permit, its modification and /
or renewal. This, in order to promote a better use of the radioelectric
spectrum, allowing its leasing, as a measure that contributes to its better
management, in benefit of the users; preventing anti-competitive behavior in
the market, such as concentration and hoarding situations; and, ensuring that
the continuity in the provision of services is not affected.

Also, it is worth mentioning that Article 218 of the Unique Ordered Text of the
General Regulations of the Telecommunications Law, approved by Supreme
Decree No. 020-2007-MTC, established the following causes for reversion of
the radioelectric spectrum to the State:

1) Partial or total revocation of the assignment, due to unjustified breach

of spectrum use goals or when it is a scarce resource and there is an
inefficient use of it.
2) At request of the holder of the assignment.
3) Expiration of the term for which the assignment was granted, without
the holder having requested its renewal.
4) Expiration of service concession contract for which the spectrum was
assigned.
5) Waiving the concession.
6) Radioelectric spectrum limits approved by the Ministry are exceeded
for having been awarded the contract in a public tender carried out for
the allocation of new spectrum.
7) When the operator incurs in some of reversion causes established in
the Specific Regulation for the Refarming of a frequency band.

It should be added that through Ministerial Resolution No. 234-2019-MTC /

01.03, the "Standard of Goals for the Use of the Radioelectric Spectrum
applicable for Public Telecommunications Services, except for the Carrier
Service provided through point-to-point links and for satellite services” was
approved. The regulation establishes the methodology for calculating goals for
the use of the radioelectric spectrum, in order for the Ministry of Transport
and Communications to carry out the corresponding measurement and
inspection, which will contribute to promoting the efficient use of the
radioelectric spectrum through proper administration, management and use
of this resource, at the national level.

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By virtue of the above considerations, the allocation of frequencies through

public tender must be subject to the current regulations mentioned in the
following table, as well as those that may be issued by the Ministry of
Transport and Communications.

Law Content
Unique Ordered Text This norm regulates public telecommunications services and the
of the concession that the MTC must issue.
Telecommunications It also contains provisions on the radioelectric spectrum, which is
Law, approved by administered, assigned and controlled by the MTC.
Supreme Decree N° In addition, it includes provisions on the telecommunications
013-93-TCC market, functions of the MTC and Osiptel, as well as the regime of
infractions and sanctions

Unique Ordered Text It contains provisions that regulate telecommunications services

of General Regulations (second section).
of It contains provisions that regulate the enabling titles to provide
Telecommunications telecommunications services (third section), including the
Law, approved by granting of a concession through public tender.
Supreme Decree No. It contains provisions on the radioelectric spectrum and its
020-2007-MTC allocation by public tender, as well as goals for the use of
radioelectric spectrum (article 205), grounds for ex officio
modifying an assigned frequency (article 217) and reversal cases
(article 218).
In addition, this standard contains provisions on the payment of
the commercial exploitation fee and the canon (article 231 and
following) for the use of the radioelectric spectrum.
Additionally, the regulation contains provisions on the approval
and internment of telecommunications equipment and devices,
the telecommunications services market (including aspects of
quality of service and customer service), as well as the regime of
infractions and sanctions.
Policy guidelines for This standard gathers regulations (or policies) on tariffs,
opening the concessions, interconnection, allocation of numbering and
telecommunications radioelectric spectrum (numerals 79 and following), free and fair
market in Peru, competition, etc.
approved by Supreme Thus, it should be noted that the Ministry of Transportation and
Decree No. 020-98- Communications has jurisdiction over the policy and mechanisms
MTC. for granting concessions, as well as over the allocation and
monitoring of the radioelectric spectrum. Paragraph 19
establishes that a market access policy must promote competition,
facilitate the development of new services and technologies,
promote investment and maximize the efficient use of the
radioelectric spectrum, in accordance with the following:
a) It must be transparent, objective and non-discriminatory.
b) Must effectively apply the principles of administrative
simplification and speed in granting concessions.
c) It must use competitive mechanisms (auctions or tenders) for
spectrum allocation, when the availability of frequencies limits the
number of operators in a service and there is more demand than
supply of spectrum.

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National Plan of The National Plan of Attribution of Frequencies (PNAF by its initial
Frequency Allocation, in spanish) compiles the tables of allocation of frequencies of the
approved by different telecommunications services in the Republic of Peru, in
Ministerial Resolution such a way that the various services operate in frequency bands
N° 187-2005-MTC/03 previously defined for each of them, in order to ensure its
operability, minimize the probability of harmful interference and
allow the coexistence of services within the same frequency band,
when applicable.
Note 1 of the General Application Notes of the PNAF establishes
that in the case of frequency bands outside the Province of Lima
and the Constitutional Province of Callao, the allocation of the
radioelectric spectrum required for the provision of public
telecommunications services and attributed to Primary title, is
carried out by public tender, except for normative provisions that
establish otherwise and for the cases of digital radio links for the
provision of public telecommunications services in the bands
assigned as such in the National Frequency Attribution Plan.
Likewise, according to Notes P73A and P73B of the PNAF, the
bands between 3 300 - 3 400 MHz and between 3 600 - 3 800 MHz
are allocated on a primary basis for the provision of public
telecommunications services using wireless access systems. ;
Likewise, the allocation of spectrum at the national level for the
exploitation of these services will be carried out through a public
tender.
Specific Regulation for The refarming of a frequency band of the radioelectric spectrum,
refarming of a originally assigned to certain services, is regulated to adapt it to
frequency band, the requirements of technological evolution and current market
approved by Supreme trends, allowing the deployment of greater and better
Decree No. 016-2018- telecommunications services, and better use of the radioelectric
MTC. spectrum.
It contains provisions on radio spectrum caps (Article 7),
refarming, as well as obligations of operators and administrative
measures.
Standard that This standard regulates the leasing of radio spectrum frequency
regulates the leasing bands assigned for the provision of public telecommunications
of radio spectrum services, as well as establishes some clauses to the contract,
frequency bands for procedure, conditions and requirements for the granting of the
the provision of public lease, modification and / or renewal permit.
telecommunications It contains provisions on the obligations of the lessor and lessee,
services, approved by including the fulfillment of the goals of use of the radioelectric
Supreme Decree No. spectrum (artículo 13).
015-2019-MTC.

"Standard of Goals for Within the framework of the operators' obligation to efficiently
the Use of the use the radioelectric spectrum, this standard establishes the
Radioelectric Spec- methodology for calculating goals for the use of the radioelectric
trum applicable to spectrum, so that the Ministry of Transportation and
Public Telecommuni- Communications carries out the corresponding measurement and
cations Services, with inspection.
the exception of the For this reason, in order to facilitate the supervision of the MTC,
Carrier Service provi- the operators are obliged to periodically submit the necessary
ded through point-to- information within the framework of this rule, which will be
point links and for

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satellite services", verified by the MTC and, if it is false, the corresponding sanction
approved by Ministe- will be applied, according to current regulations.
rial Resolution No.
234-2019-MTC/
01.03.
Specific Regulations This standard regulates the procedure to approve
for Homologation of telecommunications equipment and devices. It is worth
Telecommunications mentioning that, among others, any natural or legal person may
Equipment and request approval, unless the equipment and/or device to be
Devices, approved by approved produces radioelectric emissions, in which case, it will
Supreme Decree No. be required that it previously have an enabling title of concession,
001-2006-MTC. authorization or registration of added value, of trading house,
granted by the Ministry.

In addition, among the requirements established in article 8 of the

standard, there is, in the case of mobile terminal equipment, the
TAC number assigned by the GSMA to each brand and model, as
well as the manufacturer's documentation that proves that it has
the Cell Broadcast functionality, which will allow them to be
configured with the SISMATE parameters.
Regulation of Law No. This regulation establishes a special and temporary regime
29022, Law for the throughout the national territory, for the installation of
Strengthening of the Telecommunications Infrastructure, likewise, declares the Public
Expansion of Telecommunications Services of national interest and public need
Infrastructure in as a fundamental basis for the integration of Peruvians and social
Telecommunications, development and economic of the country.
approved by Supreme An automatic approval procedure is established in order to install
Decree No. 003-2015- telecommunications infrastructure, approved by the district
MTC. municipalities, after verification of the requirements established
in article 12 of the regulation.
Likewise, it is established that subsequent inspection corresponds
and, in the event of any of the offenses classified in article 35, the
corresponding sanctions will be applied.
In addition, according to the sixth final complementary provision,
the operators, within thirty calendar days of the installation of the
antennas or radio communication stations, carry out
measurements of the Maximum Permissible Limits, through
natural and legal people duly registered in the: Registry of People
Qualified to Perform Theoretical Studies and Measurements of
Non-Ionizing Radiations. The results of the measurements are
presented to the Ministry's General Directorate of Audits and
Sanctions in Communications within thirty calendar days,
following their completion.

In any case, mainly in the case of complaints, the Ministry requires

the operators to carry out the measurements and present the
results thereof, within the term determined by the Ministry. The
Ministry can also carry out unannounced inspections.

General Quality This regulation brings together the provisions to promote the
Regulation of Public improvement in the provision of public telecommunications
Telecommunications services, as well as in the availability of the telephone service for
Services.

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Osiptel Board of public use in rural populated centers and places of preferential
Directors Resolution social interest.
No. 123-2014-CD / It establishes quality indicators to be applied to those who have a
OSIPTEL. concession, value added registry and/or the virtual mobile
operators (VMO) that have control over the network.
Unique Ordered Text This norm establishes the obligations and rights of the operating
about Conditions of companies, subscribers and users of public telecommunications
Use of Public services, and constitutes the general regulatory framework
Telecommunications through which the relations between all of them will be developed.
Services, approved by
Board of Directors
Resolution N° 138-
2012-CD/OSIPTEL.
Source: DGPRC

According to number 19 of policy guidelines for opening telecommunications

market in Peru, approved by Supreme Decree No. 020-98-MTC, The Ministry
of Transport and Communications, in order to ensure access to all relevant
information for market agents and the general public; In order to promote and
guarantee transparency in the management of the State, it will publish for
comments, the legal provisions referring to telecommunications services, the
proposals and its statement of reasons for the development of the sector.
Studies on new trends and others that they consider relevant, granting a
minimum period of fifteen (15) calendar days, excluding cases of urgency or
necessity, for the formulation of comments. Likewise, the Ministry must
publish the comments matrix on its website, including answers to questions
generated from the proposed regulations submitted for public consultation.

4. Current situation of public telecommunications services

Next, the current situation of access to fixed and mobile internet services by
technology will be mentioned. Also, the analysis of coverage of mobile services
(voice and data), fixed internet and the various commitments of
telecommunications services that certain operating companies have signed
with the Ministry of Transport and Communications, in order to identify
coverage gaps at the national level, possible actions for the deployment of new
infrastructures and / or provision of coverage in those places.

4.1. Access to public telecommunication services.

Regarding mobile internet service, in recent years there has been an increase
in the number of connections, from 19.6 million connections in 2016, to 23.6
million connections in June 2020. Similarly, the service of mobile internet has
registered an increase. In 2016, nationwide, there were 62.2 connections per
100 inhabitants, and for this year, it reached 71.8 connections per 100
inhabitants.

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Figure N° 2. Evolution of connections and penetration of mobile internet

service in Peru, 2016 - 2020

30.00 80.3 79.1 90.00

77.3

Tasa por cada 100 habitantes

Millones de conexiones

70.7 80.00
25.00
62.2 70.00
20.00 60.00
50.00
15.00
24.8 26.1 26.0 40.00
22.5
10.00 19.6 30.00
20.00
5.00
10.00
0.00 0.00
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Conexiones Tasa de penetración (habitantes)

Source: DGPRC-MTC
Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC

Regarding mobile internet connections by technology, there is an increase in

4G connections. In this regard, during 2016 mobile internet connections with
4G technology represented 31.1% of total connections, while as of June 2020,
these connections represent 76.4% of total connections. Likewise, there is a
decrease in the share of mobile internet connections with 3G technology.

Figure N° 3. Distribution of mobile internet connections

according to technology (%), 2016 – 2020.

31.1
51.6
66.2
73.5 76.4

68.9
48.4
33.8
26.5 23.6

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

3G 4G

Source: DGPRC-MTC
Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC

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On the other hand, regarding the fixed internet service, there is also an
increase in the number of connections in recent years in our country. From
1.77 million connections in 2014, to 2.41 million connections in 2020 (until
June). Regarding the penetration of the service, in 2014, nationwide, there
were 5.7 connections for every 100 inhabitants, and in 2020 it increased to
7.9 connections for every 100 inhabitants.

Figure N° 4. Evolution of connections (millions) and

penetration of fixed internet service, 2014 - 2020
3.00 35

Tasa por cada 100 hogares

29
Millones de conexiones

26 27 30
2.50 26
24 25
22 25
2.00
20
1.50
2.58 2.39 2.58 15
2.12 2.31
1.00 2.00
1.77 10
0.50 5

0.00 0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Conexiones Tasa de penetración (hogares)

Source: DGPRC-MTC, june 2020

Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC

Likewise, the main technology for accessing the fixed internet service by
2020 is Cable modem technology (DOCSIS); while internet access through
fiber optics (FTTx - Fiber to the x) and LTE (Long Term Evolution) has
experienced significant growth in recent years, representing 8.2% and 9.8%
of total internet connections fixed, respectively.

Figure N° 5. Distribution of fixed internet connections

according to access technology, 2016 y 2020.
70.2%
59.4%

2016
37.0%

9.8% 8.2% 11.2%

0.3% 0.4% 0.05% 1.5% 0.1% 1.4% 0.2% 0.4%

xDSL DOCSIS FTTx Otras WiMAX LTE Otras

Tecnologías Alámbricas Tecnologías Inalámbricas
Source: Report of operating companies to MTC.
Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC

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There has been an increase in the number of connections and in the

penetration of the internet service, but there are still segments of the
population that do not access this service and a part of those who do, still do
not use technologies that allow them a better experience in terms of speed,
such as 4G or fiber optic technologies.

4.2. Coverage of public telecommunications services

Since the late 1990s and early 2000s, the commercial opening of the mobile
service in the country began, in accordance with the new framework designed
for the telecommunications sector, in which the State is responsible for
carrying out the role of promoter of private investment.

Subsequently, tenders for spectrum bands are held, among the main ones are:
tenders for the 800 MHz, 1900 MHz and 900 MHz bands, which is in line with
the deployment of the first generations of mobile technologies (2G and 3G).
Likewise, at the end of 2013 the National Fiber Optic Backbone Network was
awarded and the bidding for the AWS Bands (1.7 - 2.1 MHz) began, for the first
deployments of 4G technology in the country, completing the bidding process.
of the 700 MHz band in 2016. In 2018, the regulation for refarming of
frequency bands is issued. Finally, in 2019 2.3 and 2.5 GHz bands are
refarming according to the Regulation.

In the following figure, the relevant milestones of the sector described

previously are mentioned, which are reflected in the deployment carried out
by operating companies for 2G, 3G and 4G technologies.

Figure N° 6. Main milestones of Telecommunications Sector

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Regarding the investment of operators in the deployment of antennas, there is a

growing trend in antennas by type of 3G and 4G technology, with 2G technologies
declining. It should be noted that companies began to deploy 4G antennas in 2014.

Figure N° 7. Evolution of number of antennas nationwide,

1998-2020

Source: DGPRC-MTC
Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC

The continuous deployment of infrastructure has allowed the coverage of

populated centers with mobile services nationwide to increase by 10
percentage points, rising from 32% (2014) to 42% (in the second quarter of
2020), which represents 89.5 % of total population (29.4 million people). It
should be noted that the population that has coverage and resides in urban
areas represents 75.6% (2918 CCPP) of the total population, while the
population that lives in rural areas and has coverage represents 13.9% (39247
CCPP) of the total population.

In 2014, five regions (Callao, Lambayeque, Ica, Tumbes and La Libertad)

exceeded 50% with mobile service; however, this situation has changed. For
second quarter of 2020, there are four more regions (Cajamarca, Piura, San
Martín and Ancash) with this service, as can be seen in the following figure:

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Figure N° 8. Percentage of Populated Centers with mobile coverage, 2014 y 2020

100%
100%
90%
80%
70%
68%
60% 67% 67%
59% 59% 59% 58%
50%
50%
48%
40% 46% 45%
43% 43% 42% 42%
30% 35%
33% 33% 33% 31% 30% 28%
20% 25%
18%
10%
86% 62% 63% 58% 50% 48% 34% 41% 41% 37% 36% 35% 36% 31% 28% 35% 21% 26% 20% 31% 19% 20% 25% 16% 11%
0%

2014
2020-2Q

Source: Operators companies as of June 2020

Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC

Likewise, according to report of operating companies related to June 2020, the

coverage of mobile service (SM17)) by type of technology, shows that 29,507
populated centers have 2G technology, 34081 populated centers have 3G
technology, 20047 populated centers They have 4G technology and 322
population centers have 4.5G technology nationwide. This information is
shown in the following table and figure:

Table N° 3. Mobile service coverage, 2020

PC % PC % PC
PC by PC with PC with SM by technology type.
REGION without with without
REGIÓN SM 2G 3G 4G 4.5G SM SM SM
Amazonas 3236 1491 969 1327 318 0 1745 46% 54%
Ancash 7914 3993 2702 3167 2008 12 3921 50% 50%
Apurímac 4181 1460 1021 1202 750 0 2721 35% 65%
Arequipa 5354 1588 1100 1288 983 43 3766 30% 70%
Ayacucho 7778 2543 1442 1957 1264 4 5235 33% 67%
Cajamarca 6458 3807 2821 2941 1646 0 2651 59% 41%
Callao 7 7 7 7 7 5 0 100% 0%
Cusco 9818 3226 2211 2806 1596 14 6592 33% 67%
Huancavelica 6938 2268 1950 1412 708 1 4670 33% 67%
Huánuco 6779 2908 1880 2503 1488 21 3871 43% 57%
Ica 1527 1024 881 980 673 43 503 67% 33%
Junín 4574 1905 1116 1684 1017 9 2669 42% 58%

17 Mobile Service: Refers to Voice and Mobile Data Services.

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PC % PC % PC
PC by PC with PC with SM by technology type.
REGION without with without
REGIÓN SM 2G 3G 4G 4.5G SM SM SM
La Libertad 3792 2243 1831 1651 945 29 1549 59% 41%
Lambayeque 1510 1026 832 985 615 17 484 68% 32%
Lima 5410 2602 2051 1639 1425 84 2808 48% 52%
Loreto 2482 450 243 341 110 0 2032 18% 82%
Madre de Dios 335 152 116 134 63 0 183 45% 55%
Moquegua 1397 387 316 258 203 0 1010 28% 72%
Pasco 2935 909 540 739 525 2 2026 31% 69%
Piura 2891 1697 1185 1509 752 13 1194 59% 41%
Puno 9616 4000 2914 3165 1757 0 5616 42% 58%
San Martín 2989 1746 875 1706 807 4 1243 58% 42%
Tacna 824 357 262 328 216 0 467 43% 57%
Tumbes 204 136 115 133 94 0 68 67% 33%
Ucayali 978 240 127 219 77 1 738 25% 75%
TOTAL PC 99927 42165 29507 34081 20047 302 57762 42% 58%
Source: Operators companies as of june 2020
Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC

Figure N° 9. Map of mobile coverage at PC level by technology, 2020

Source: Operator companies as of June 2020

Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC

On the other hand, at the end of June 2020, there are a total of 29,507
population centers that have 2G technology nationwide, 6407 population

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centers have mobile service coverage with 2G18 technology (1.04 million
inhabitants reside) without any other mobile technology at the same time,
according to the following table:

Table N° 4. Mobile service coverage (SM) with 2G

CCPP con solo SM de
REGION PC with SM 2G (*)
2G
Amazonas 969 160
Ancash 2702 583
Apurímac 1021 186
Arequipa 1100 163
Ayacucho 1442 409
Cajamarca 2821 749
Callao 7 0
Cusco 2211 327
Huancavelica 1950 818
Huánuco 1880 270
Ica 881 41
Junín 1116 144
La Libertad 1831 522
Lambayeque 832 41
Lima 2051 731
Loreto 243 109
Madre de Dios 116 18
Moquegua 316 101
Pasco 540 104
Piura 1185 174
Puno 2914 685
San Martín 875 38
Tacna 262 12
Tumbes 115 2
Ucayali 127 20
TOTAL CP 29507 6407
(*) PC with SM 2G, also include other technology or combinations with 3G, 4G and 4.5 G
Source: Operators companies as of June 2020
Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC

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Population and public institutions that are within the 6407 population centers
and that have only 2G technology, have limitations for their social and
economic activities. For example, to access internet service, they have to travel
to a covered location and spend money and time to get to a covered location.
Therefore, it is necessary to propose technological improvement for localities
in future investment commitments established by the MTC.

Figure N° 10. Mobile coverage map only for 2G at the PC level, 2020

Source: Operators companies as of june 2020

Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC

On the other hand, in the case of fixed Internet service either with a wired or
wireless means of access, it is provided that 3.8% of populated centers have
coverage for this service at the national level, where 70.3% of the total
population reside (23.08 million people). Also, when analyzing by area of
residence; It is observed that the population that has coverage and resides in
urban areas represents 68.8% (1 090 populated centers) of the total
population, and the population that has coverage and resides in rural areas
represents 1.5% (2 738 populated centers) of the total population. For this
reason, there is evidence of a coverage gap in the fixed internet service,
because 96.2% of populated centers do not have fixed internet service
coverage, where 29.7% of the total population resides (9.74 million people do
not have fixed internet service coverage), detail shown in the following table
and figure.

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Table N° 5. Fixed Internet Service Coverage, 2020

PC by PC without % PC with % PC
REGION PC with FI
REGION FI FI without FI

Amazonas 3236 5 3231 0.2% 99.8%

Ancash 7914 219 7695 2.8% 97.2%
Apurímac 4181 287 3894 6.9% 93.1%
Arequipa 5354 219 5135 4.1% 95.9%
Ayacucho 7778 351 7427 4.5% 95.5%
Cajamarca 6458 273 6185 4.2% 95.8%
Callao 7 7 0 100.0% 0.0%
Cusco 9818 233 9585 2.4% 97.6%
Huancavelica 6938 338 6600 4.9% 95.1%
Huánuco 6779 18 6761 0.3% 99.7%
Ica 1527 264 1263 17.3% 82.7%
Junín 4574 293 4281 6.4% 93.6%
La Libertad 3792 187 3605 4.9% 95.1%
Lambayeque 1510 189 1321 12.5% 87.5%
Lima 5410 444 4966 8.2% 91.8%
Loreto 2482 43 2439 1.7% 98.3%
Madre de Dios 335 1 334 0.3% 99.7%
Moquegua 1397 9 1388 0.6% 99.4%
Pasco 2935 7 2928 0.2% 99.8%
Piura 2891 173 2718 6.0% 94.0%
Puno 9616 197 9419 2.0% 98.0%
San Martín 2989 15 2974 0.5% 99.5%
Tacna 824 40 784 4.9% 95.1%
Tumbes 204 11 193 5.4% 94.6%
Ucayali 978 5 973 0.5% 99.5%
TOTAL PC 99927 3828 96099 3.8% 96.2%
Source: Operators companies as of june 2020.
Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC.

In summary, with respect to mobile service coverage (2G, 3G, 4G and 4.5G) and
fixed internet (both with wired and wireless access means), 42% of populated
centers (42,403 populated centers) have national level have coverage, where
89.7% of the total population (29.45 million people) reside. However, there is a
gap of 58% (57,524 populated centers), which prevents 10.3% of the total
population, 3.37 million people, from having coverage of mobile services and
fixed internet. As it is emphasized once again, the lack of coverage in these areas

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has a negative impact on their population, since both the population and the
public institutions will not be able to satisfactorily carry out their educational,
social and economic activities. To access internet service, they would have to
move or travel to another covered location, spending time and money. It is
necessary to implement new infrastructures that carry internet coverage in
populated centers, in order to allow the reduction of existing gaps, in
accordance with the detail shown in the following table and figure:

Table N° 6. Fixed Internet Service Coverage, 2020

PC CCPP % CCPP % CCPP
PC by PC with CCPP sin
REGION with con SM e con SM e sin SM e
REGIÓN SM SM e IF
FI IF IF IF
Amazonas 3236 1491 5 1491 1745 46% 54%
Ancash 7914 3993 219 3996 3918 50% 50%
Apurímac 4181 1460 287 1523 2658 36% 64%
Arequipa 5354 1588 219 1589 3765 30% 70%
Ayacucho 7778 2543 351 2595 5183 33% 67%
Cajamarca 6458 3807 273 3807 2651 59% 41%
Callao 7 7 7 7 0 100% 0%
Cusco 9818 3226 233 3226 6592 33% 67%
Huancavelica 6938 2268 338 2354 4584 34% 66%
Huánuco 6779 2908 18 2910 3869 43% 57%
Ica 1527 1024 264 1025 502 67% 33%
Junín 4574 1905 293 1905 2669 42% 58%
La Libertad 3792 2243 187 2245 1547 59% 41%
Lambayeque 1510 1026 189 1026 484 68% 32%
Lima 5410 2602 444 2603 2807 48% 52%
Loreto 2482 450 43 475 2007 19% 81%
Madre de
335 152 1 152 183 45% 55%
Dios
Moquegua 1397 387 9 388 1009 28% 72%
Pasco 2935 909 7 909 2026 31% 69%
Piura 2891 1697 173 1697 1194 59% 41%
Puno 9616 4000 197 4001 5615 42% 58%
San Martín 2989 1746 15 1746 1243 58% 42%
Tacna 824 357 40 357 467 43% 57%
Tumbes 204 136 11 136 68 67% 33%
Ucayali 978 240 5 240 738 25% 75%
TOTAL PC 99927 42165 3828 42403 57524 42% 58%
Source: Operators companies as of June 2020
Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC

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Figure N° 11. Mobile Service and Fixed Internet Coverage Map, 2020

Source: Operators companies as of June 2020

Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC

Furthermore, in addition to the existence of infrastructure gaps, we find

ourselves in a situation of more intensive use of internet and broadband
services. Thus, with the current situation in the world and especially in the
country, since the first quarter of this year, it is necessary to deploy
telecommunications infrastructure and access to disruptive technologies by
the population that allow them the use of better services. This is reflected in
the support of the internet service that is available, despite the increase in
mobile traffic (voice and data) as a result of the policies adopted to deal with
COVID-19, as in the case of the dissemination of the appropriate use of the
internet at certain times19, targeted confinement of the population, among
others. Telecommunications networks have been able to take on the increase
in telework traffic and various applications. From the review of the
information reported by the operating companies, in the month of August
compared to February, before social isolation, for this year the increase in data
traffic on mobile networks is 37%.

19
https://www.gob.pe/institucion/mtc/noticias/111621-mtc-trabaja-para-garantizar-el-funcionamiento-normal-de-las-
redes-de-telecomunicaciones

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Figure N° 12. Cumulative data traffic in millions of MB.

Source: Operators Company Record

Elaborated by: DGRPC-MTC

In addition, there is a growth in accumulated voice traffic; while, during

February of this year, 16,582 million minutes were recorded and during
August 2020, 22,533 million minutes were recorded, which represents a
growth of 36%.

Figure N° 13.Cumulative voice traffic in millions of minutes

Source: Operators Company Record

Elaborated by: DGRPC-MTC

According to figures reported by the telecommunications operating

companies, the reason for this growth is due to increase by use of applications
related to streaming video communication (such as Zoom and Skype) in

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5,938%, TikTok 266%, video games in line 193% and Netflix 199%. As well as
the applications WhatsApp 147%, Twitter 15%, Facebook 8% and YouTube
2%, despite this, the MTC constantly monitors the telecommunications
networks and coordinates with them permanently so that operations are
maintained and maintenance of them.
The existence of coverage gaps is evident in a scenario where data and voice
traffic are constantly growing. It is important that private investment continue
to be promoted, as has been done in the commitments that operating
companies have assumed with the MTC.

4.3. Commitments of the operating companies

The Ministry of Transport and Communications has issued several regulations

aimed at reducing the country's connectivity gaps (mobile services and fixed
internet) related to the allocation of frequency bands, fees for the use of
radioelectric spectrum, reordering frequency bands and leasing of radio
spectrum frequency bands.

a) Canon for years: 2017, 2018 and 2020.

Supreme Decree No. 024-2016-MTC, Supreme Decree that modifies Supreme

Decree No. 043-2006-MTC, which approves the Canon Regulation for the use
of the radioelectric spectrum for mobile public telecommunications services,
established a regime of Canon calculation, applicable to the 2017 period, to
generate incentives for the deployment of telecommunications infrastructure
(base stations). In application of this standard, the company Telefónica del
Perú S.A.A. pledged to expand infrastructure in 166 locations 20 nationwide,
while América Móvil Perú S.A.C. pledged to expand infrastructure in 126
locations. Initially, the aforementioned towns, did not have mobile services
and due to the expansion of infrastructure, they obtained mobile services with
3G technology.

Likewise, Supreme Decree No. 003-2018-MTC, Supreme Decree that modifies

literal a) numeral 2 of article 231 of the Single Ordered Text of the General
Regulations of the Telecommunications Law, approved by Supreme Decree No.
020-2007-MTC, modified the methodology for calculating the Canon for use
of radioelectric spectrum for mobile public services, established an incentive
regime for a greater deployment of telecommunications infrastructure (base
stations) and technology upgrade from 2G to 4G and higher. Due to this norm,
for Canon 2018, the company Telefónica del Perú S.A.A., committed to
expanding infrastructure in 22 locations and making technological
improvements in 16 locations. América Móvil Peru S.A.C. pledged to expand

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infrastructure in 33 locations and make technological improvements in 29

locations. In 2020, potentially it was considered to expand infrastructure in 16
locations, according to the commitment assumed by Viettel Perú SAC.
Likewise, technological improvements would be made in 11 locations
according to the commitment assumed by América Móvil Perú SAC21:

Table N° 7. Localities with better technology and infrastructure by Canon

REGION Canon 2017 Canon 2018 Canon 2020

Amazonas 0 6 2
Ancash 2 1 2
Apurímac 33 1 1
Arequipa 2 3 3
Ayacucho 30 1 2
Cajamarca 8 7 3
Callao 0 0 0
Cusco 41 3 2
Huancavelica 17 2 2
Huánuco 45 4 0
Ica 0 4 1
Junín 36 7 2
La Libertad 9 12 0
Lambayeque 6 2 0
Lima 0 5 2
Loreto 13 0 0
Madre de Dios 4 1 0
Moquegua 0 1 0
Pasco 4 10 0
Piura 0 13 0
Puno 9 11 4
San Martín 25 2 1
Tacna 0 0 0
Tumbes 0 1 0
Ucayali 8 3 0
TOTAL PC 292 100 27
Source: DGPPC-MTC
Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC

21
In 2019, the MTC did not issue a list of locations for cases of technological improvement and/or deployment of infrastructure
or coverage, so, there was no acceptance by the operating companies that year.

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b) Refarming and leasing of radio spectrum frequency bands

Supreme Decree No. 016-2018-MTC, approved the regulation for refarming of

frequency bands, through which the Ministry of Transport and
Communications ordered the refarming of frequency bands used by obsolete
technologies, to achieve their adaptation to requirements of technological
evolution and current market trends, facilitating the deployment of greater
and better telecommunications services (4G and 5G).

In 2019, the reordering process of the 2 300 - 2 400 MHz and 2 500 - 2 690
MHz frequency bands was completed and as a result of this, it was possible to:
i) return 40 MHZ to the State at the national level and 30 MHz in Lima, which
will be awarded through public tender, ii) investment commitments for USD
78 million, iii) 4G coverage and expansion (80%) and 3G (20%) in 441 towns
and iv) connectivity in 54 toll and weigh stations.

On the other hand, due to Supreme Decree No. 015-2019-MTC, the rule that
regulates the leasing of radio spectrum frequency bands for public
telecommunications services was approved, which allows the leasing of
portions of frequency bands between companies concessionaires of public
telecommunications services, whose approval corresponds to the Ministry of
Transport and Communications, as well as the conditions and commitments
related, among others, deployment of infrastructure and improvement of
public services. Likewise, this norm provides for a mandatory regime for the
leasing of radio spectrum frequency bands in rural areas and places of
preferential social interest. In this regard, in 2020 two lease contracts were
approved, which included commitments to improve technology of 4G mobile
service in 60 locations nationwide, with a 5-year term for implementation
starting this year.

Table N° 8. Localities with commitments to improve and expand technology

by leasing and refarming frequency bands of radioelectric spectrum

Refarming Leasing
REGION
expansion to 4G/3G Improve to 4G

Amazonas 13 0
Ancash 28 0
Apurímac 13 2
Arequipa 9 0
Ayacucho 13 8
Cajamarca 59 3
Callao 0 0

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Cusco 39 5
Huancavelica 11 3
Huánuco 18 8
Ica 2 0
Junín 15 4
La Libertad 21 6
Lambayeque 8 1
Lima 112 1
Loreto 10 5
Madre de Dios 2 1
Moquegua 0 0
Pasco 5 1
Piura 20 0
Puno 13 4
San Martín 24 3
Tacna 1 0
Tumbes 0 0
Ucayali 5 5
TOTAL PC 441 60
Source: DGPPC-MTC
Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC

c) Bands AWS-3 and 2.3 GHz:

The Ministry of Transport and Communications approved Ministerial

Resolution No. 157-2019-MTC / 01.03, which ordered the holding of a public
tender to grant the sole concession for the provision of public
telecommunications services. In addition, it was proposed to assign at the
national level the frequency range 1 750 - 1 780 MHz and 2 150 - 2 180 MHz
and the frequency range 2 300 - 2 330 MHz.

The public tender to be held next year aims to allocate 60 MHz in the AWS-3
band and 30 MHz in the 2.3 GHz band nationwide to provide more and better
telecommunications services. In this public tender, coverage and
infrastructure deployment commitments will be prioritized, in order to benefit
5 64122 localities nationwide, as shown below:

22 Number of locations that could change according to final valuation of spectrum bands realized by PROINVERSIÓN.
The bases and versions of contract will be made in coordination with MTC.

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Table N° 9. PC with 4G service commitments and Internet connectivity by

AWS-3 and 2.3 GHz
AWS-3 AWS-3
AWS-3 2.3 GHz
Connectivity in Connectivity in
4G 4G
VRAEM zone Jungle area
TOTAL PC 721 692 3 856 372
Source: DGPPC-MTC
Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC

d) Assignment of 700 MHz and 1.7 / 2.1 GHz Bands:

According to tenders for 700 MHz and 1.7 / 2.1 GHz frequency bands, the
companies that won the bid committed to provide 4G mobile services in divers
locations as detailed below:

Table N° 10. Localities with commitments in the allocation of the 700 MHz and
1.7/2.1 MHz bands.
BAND 700 MHz BAND 1700/2100
REGION
4G MHz 4G
Amazonas 5 3
Ancash 16 11
Apurímac 7 5
Arequipa 13 17
Ayacucho 8 5
Cajamarca 9 8
Callao 0 6
Cusco 8 15
Huancavelica 8 2
Huánuco 8 4
Ica 5 16
Junín 18 13
La Libertad 15 14
Lambayeque 8 13
Lima 13 54
Loreto 0 7
Madre de Dios 3 1
Moquegua 1 4
Pasco 5 3
Piura 13 12
Puno 10 5
San Martín 17 8

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Tacna 3 5
Tumbes 0 4
Ucayali 2 3
TOTAL PC 195 238
Source: DGPPC-MTC.
Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC

In this regard, of total PCs nationwide, 6,808 PCs were identified with
commitments to deploy infrastructure, technological improvement and/or
connectivity services; assumed by Operators Companies, implemented or to
be implemented. In this way, these PCs will be favored by reducing the Internet
service connectivity gap. See following figure:

Figure N° 14. Telecommunications services commitments map: Canon,

Refarming and Leasing for AWS-3, 2.3 GHz, 700 MHz and 1700/2100 MHz.

Source: DGPPC-MTC.
Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC

Considering the coverage of public telecommunications services (mobile and

fixed internet) and the commitments assumed and to be assumed by the
concessionary companies to the Ministry of Transport and Communications,
the existing coverage and the pending coverage to provide internet services
with 5G technology. All of this in order to establish possible actions for the
deployment of new infrastructures and / or coverage in those places.

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It should be noted that a PC can simultaneously have mobile service, fixed

internet and commitments to provide public telecommunications service;
therefore, it is considered as a single CCPP with telecommunications service.

Table N° 11. PC with telecommunications service

(SM, IF and Commitments)
%
Telecom
%
With Without munica
Without SM
telecommunica With With telecommunica tion
PC by telecommunica with
REGION tion service. SM and Commit tion service. Service
REGIÓN tion service. only
(SM, IF and IF ments (SM, IF and (SM, IF
(SM, IF and 2G
Commitments) Commitments) and
Commitments)
Commitm
ents).
Amazonas 3236 2329 1491 859 907 72% 28% 160
Ancash 7914 4016 3996 59 3898 51% 49% 583
Apurímac 4181 1544 1523 59 2637 37% 63% 186
Arequipa 5354 1594 1589 47 3760 30% 70% 163
Ayacucho 7778 2731 2595 192 5047 35% 65% 409
Cajamarca 6458 4114 3807 750 2344 64% 36% 749
Callao 7 7 7 6 0 100% 0% 0
Cusco 9818 3475 3226 315 6343 35% 65% 327
Huancave-
6938 2509 2354 182 4429 36% 64% 818
lica
Huánuco 6779 2941 2910 79 3838 43% 57% 270
Ica 1527 1029 1025 28 498 67% 33% 41
Junín 4574 2110 1905 272 2464 46% 54% 144
La Libertad 3792 2257 2245 68 1535 60% 40% 522
Lambaye-
1510 1036 1026 36 474 69% 31% 41
que
Lima 5410 2656 2603 184 2754 49% 51% 731
Loreto 2482 2213 475 1787 269 89% 11% 109
Madre de
335 261 152 122 74 78% 22% 18
Dios
Moquegua 1397 388 388 6 1009 28% 72% 101
Pasco 2935 917 909 26 2018 31% 69% 104
Piura 2891 1866 1697 370 1025 65% 35% 174
Puno 9616 4045 4001 98 5571 42% 58% 685
San Martín 2989 2297 1746 616 692 77% 23% 38
Tacna 824 357 357 9 467 43% 57% 12
Tumbes 204 150 136 33 54 74% 26% 2
Ucayali 978 820 240 605 158 84% 16% 20
TOTAL PC 99927 47662 42403 6808 52265 48% 52% 6407
Source: Report of operator companies at the end of June 2020 and DGPPC-MTC.
Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC.

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Figure N° 15. Telecommunications services map (mobile, fixed internet and

commitments)

Source: Report of operator companies at the end of June 2020 and DGPPC-MTC.
Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC.

Therefore, after the analysis carried out, 52,265 populated centers have been
identified without coverage and that do not have infrastructure deployment
commitments by operator companies. 7.8% of total population (2.55 million
people) reside in these areas, requiring internet and broadband services. In
this regard, both populated centers and identified population, could benefit
from coverage through the use of the 5G spectrum. Likewise, the possibility of
technological improvement is evident in 6,407 population centers that only
have mobile service with 2G technology.

It is worth mentioning that if those localities with a population greater than or

equal to 100 inhabitants are prioritized, there are 7,896 populated centers that
could be part of the coverage through the use of 5G, with 135 populated
centers corresponding to urban areas and 7,761 populated centers to rural
areas. in order to reduce the connectivity gap.

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5. New radioelectric spectrum for Public Services

In this chapter, the current status of the 3 300 - 3 800 MHz (3.5 GHz) and 24
250 - 27 500 MHz (26 GHz) frequency bands will be reviewed. Likewise, the
identification and channeling of 26 GHz frequency band will be evaluated.

5.1. Band Plan 24 250 – 27 500 MHz

5.1.1. Current attribution

The 25.25 - 27.5 GHz frequency range, among others, is assigned on a primary
basis for the provision of public telecommunications services, using fixed
wireless access systems, in accordance with note P68 of the PNAF. Likewise,
in band 24.75 - 25.25 GHz, connection links in broadcasting-satellite service
stations will have priority over other uses of fixed-satellite service (Earth –
space), in accordance with PNAF note P108.

Similarly, the band 24, 25-27.5 GHz has the following allocation:

Table N° 12. Frequency band allocation 24.25-27.5 GHz

PERU
REGION 2 NOTAS Y
ATRIBUCION
OBSERVACIONES
24,25 – 24,45 24,25 – 24,45
RADIONAVEGACION RADIONAVEGACION
24,45 – 24,65 24,45 – 24,65
ENTRE SATELITES ENTRE SATELITES
RADIONAVEGACION RADIONAVEGACION
24,65 – 24,75 24,65 – 24,75
ENTRE SATELITES ENTRE SATELITES
RADIOLOCALIZACION POR SATELITE RADIOLOCALIZACION POR SATELITE
(Tierra–espacio) (Tierra–espacio)
24,75 – 25,25 24,75 – 25,25
P108
FIJO POR SATELITE (Tierra–espacio) FIJO POR SATELITE (Tierra–espacio)
25,25 – 25,5 25,25 – 25,5
FIJO FIJO
ENTRE SATELITES ENTRE SATELITES
P68
MOVIL MOVIL
Frecuencias patrón y señales horarios por satélite Frecuencias patrón y señales horarios por satélite
(Tierra–espacio) (Tierra–espacio)
25,5 – 27 25,5 – 27
EXPLORACIÓN DE LA TIERRA POR SATÉLITE EXPLORACIÓN DE LA TIERRA POR SATÉLITE
(espacio–Tierra) (espacio–Tierra)
FIJO FIJO
ENTRE SATELITES ENTRE SATELITES P68
MOVIL MOVIL
INVESTIGACIÓN ESPACIAL (espacio–Tierra) INVESTIGACIÓN ESPACIAL
Frecuencias patrón y señales horarias por satélite Frecuencias patrón y señales horarias por satélite
(Tierra–espacio) (Tierra–espacio)
27 – 27,5 27 – 27,5
FIJO FIJO
FIJO POR SATELITE (Tierra–espacio) FIJO POR SATELITE (Tierra–espacio) P68
ENTRE SATELITES ENTRE SATELITES
MOVIL MOVIL
Source: PNAF
Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC

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5.1.2. Current chanelling

Through Vice-Ministerial Resolution No. 268-2005-MTC / 03, the provisions

of radio channels (channeling) for Telecommunications Services (1st. Part) are
approved. The 25.25 - 26.50 GHz frequency band was channeled for public
services, using fixed wireless access systems, in 28 channels with widths equal
to 7 MHz in each section (round trip per channel). In contrast, the 24.25 - 25.25
GHz and 26.50 - 27.5 GHz frequency ranges do not have channelization.

5.1.3. Current allocation grade

According to the National Frequency Registry, 23, 26 GHz band does not have
assignments and is available for development of new technologies. For this, it
is necessary to modify the frequency allocation table, note P68 and the current
channeling. (MTC, 2020).

According to Radiocommunication Regulations 202024 (RR 20), the frequency

band 24 250 - 27 500 MHz, among others, was identified for IMT for all regions
of the world, through Resolution No. 242 (WRC-19) and note 5,532AB.

5.1.4. Development of Proposal for Attribution and Channeling

Next, the analysis of 26 GHz band will be performed:

a) International standards in 26 GHz frequency band.

In relation to new technologies, 5G or IMT-2020 began with the 3GPP25

Release 1526, standard, (3GPP, 2019, p. 15), known as 5G-Non-Standalone,
called in this way because it uses the 5G technology supported in LTE
infrastructure. This standard introduces significant improvements, one of the
most important is the increase in the maximum width of the carrier, which
goes from 20 MHz, which is the maximum in LTE, to 100 MHz in bands less
than 6 GHz; and, at a maximum of 400 MHz in frequency bands greater than 6
GHz. Consequently, transmission speeds can be at least 10 times faster than
those of LTE; and, they can reduce latency to values less than 10 ms 27. (ITU,
2017).

23 See: https://rnf.mtc.gob.pe/
24 It is an international treaty that governs the use of the radio frequency spectrum and the orbits of satellites. The Radio
Regulations contain the complete text of the Radio Regulations adopted by the World Radiocommunication Conference
(Geneva, 1995) (WRC-95), subsequently revised and adopted by the World Radiocommunication Conferences, together with
all Appendices, Resolutions, Recommendations and ITU-R Recommendations incorporated by reference. See Url:
https://www.itu.int/pub/R-REG-RR/es
25 3GGP “3rd Generation Partnership Project”, It is an association of 7 world organizations dedicated to development of

standards and technical recommendations on telecommunications issues.

26 See: https://www.3gpp.org/release-15
27 Report ITU-R M.2410-0; See Url: https://www.itu.int/dms_pub/itu-r/opb/rep/R-REP-M.2410-2017-PDF-E.pdf

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Currently, the 3GPP Release 16 standard is under development and is expected

to end this year. (3GPP, 2020, p. 16)28.

5G technology classifies the radio spectrum into two groups of frequency

bands, as detailed below:

Table N° 13. Frequency ranges for 5G

Abbreviation. Frequency range

FR1 410 MHz - 7125 MHz

FR2 24250 MHz - 52600 MHz
Source: 3GPP TS 38.101-1 V16.4.0 (2020-06)29
Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC

As reviewed, the WRC-19 has identified frequency bands that belong to the
frequency range 2 (FR2), which are called millimeter, named for the size of
their wavelength, which is subdivided into the following frequency ranges:

Table N° 14. Frequency bands FR2

Band Frequency range. Duplexing Mode

n257 26500–29500 MHz TDD

n258 24250–27500 MHz TDD
n259 39500–43500 MHz TDD
n260 37000–40000 MHz TDD
n261 27500–28350 MHz TDD
Source: 3GPP TS 38.101-2 V16.4.0 (2020-06)30
Elaborated by: ST-CMPNAF

As described in the previous table, it is shown that the frequency bands

standardized by 3GPP that coincide with the 26 GHz band for the development
of IMT in the country, correspond to the n258 band and the lower part of the
n257 band.

Likewise, it should be noted that according to the GSA report on radio

spectrum above 6 GHz31, the frequency range currently used for IMT globally
is 24250-29500 MHz, which corresponds to the n258 bands, n257 and n261.

28 See: https://www.3gpp.org/release-16
29 See: https://portal.3gpp.org/desktopmodules/Specifications/SpecificationDetails.aspx?specificationId=3283
30 See: https://portal.3gpp.org/desktopmodules/Specifications/SpecificationDetails.aspx?specificationId=3284
31 See: https://gsacom.com/paper/spectrum-above-6-ghz-december-2019/

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Therefore, the standardized frequency band n258 is adopted for the

identification of the 26 GHz band in the country, since part of this frequency
range has the greatest development for 5G worldwide and is the one that best
fits to the frequency bands identified by the ITU.

b) Recommendations of international organizations

Regarding channelization scheme of 24.25-27.5 GHZ frequency band, due to

its recent identification in the last WRC-19 it has few international
recommendations on frequency arrangement of the same.

The Electronic Communications Committee - ECC32, is the organization in

charge of conducting evaluation studies and policy development on
telecommunications activities in European countries, members of the
European Conference of Posts and Telecommunications - CEPT,33 (CEPT,
2020). Considering the European international legislation and regulation;
Through Decision ECC (18)34 06 (ECC, 2018) it established harmonized
technical conditions for fixed and mobile communication networks in the 26
GHz frequency band to implement 5G in Europe. Through the aforementioned
document, the ECC recommended the following frequency scheme:

Figure N° 16. ECC 26 GHz frequency band frequency arrangement

Source and Elaborated by: ECC.

In this regard, the ECC establishes a channelization scheme through TDD

duplexing and with frequency blocks of 200 MHz in the frequency range of 24.3
- 27.5 GHz. It also indicates that, if necessary, the aforementioned blocks can
be set to blocks smaller multiples of 50 MHz. Finally, they recommend the use
of 10 MHz blocks if that band is used for other purposes.

Likewise, technical conditions were established in order to mitigate the

generation of harmful interferences inside and outside the 26 GHz band, which
will be reviewed later in this document.

32See: http://www.cept.org/ecc/
33 CEPT: European Conference on Posts and Telecommunications (48 of the 49 European countries are members of this
Conference). See URL: http://www.cept.org/cept/ .
34 See: https://www.ecodocdb.dk/download/5e74d0b8-fbab/ECCDec1806.pdf

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c) International experience

This is followed by a summary of global experiences related to the 26 GHz band

(n258) in countries in ITU Regions 1, 2 and 3.

The following figure shows a detail of 5G spectrum in 26 GHz and 28 GHz bands
in countries that make up the European Conference of Postal and
Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) of ITU Region 1:

Figure N° 17. Summary of planning for use of 26 GHz frequency band in

Europe.

Source: GSA. National Spectrum Positions: Snapshot (May 2020) 35.

35 See: https://gsacom.com/paper/26-ghz-28-ghz-national-spectrum-positions-snapshot-may-2020/

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According to preceding figure, as of May 2020, Italy was the only country in
Europe that, through a tender process, had assigned part of n258 band

Italy:

In 2018 the Italian government tendered 1000 MHz of the 26 GHz band,
divided into five blocks of 200 MHz (26.5-27.5 GHz). Five blocks were
assigned, raising a total of 163.7 million euros.

Therefore, Telecom Italia (TIM) paid 33 million euros for its block, Illiad
received another block and paid around 32.9 million euros, while Fastweb,
Wind and Vodafone paid 32.6 million euros each36. (5G European, 2018)

Figure N° 18. Summary of assignments for 26 GHz frequency band in Italy

Source and elaborated by: https://blog.telegeography.com/italian-5g-auction-causes-concern

It is worth mentioning that France temporarily allocated part of the 26 GHz

band (n258) for testing. While in Finland, part of this band was in the bidding
process:

France:

In January 2019, the Government of France and the Regulatory Authority for
Electronic Communications and Postal Services (Arcep by its initials in
Spanish) issued a joint call for creation of 5G test platforms and indicated that
they would use 26 GHz band. The objective of this call was to facilitate the way
for all interested agents to adopt possibilities offered by this frequency band
and discover new uses for 5G technology.

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Some projects focus on a particular area: logistics, smart city (smart buildings),
mobility (station services for trains or passengers) or to cover sporting
events37.

Finland:

In April 2020, Finland issued decrees on 26 GHz spectrum tender, which was
scheduled for June 8 and was run by the Transport and Communications
Agency (Traficom).

On the aforementioned date, the tender for 26 GHz frequency band (25.1–27.5
GHz) was concluded. Approximately, 21 million euros were raised and 2400
MHz was assigned. Thus, the distribution is detailed below of the spectrum
tendered:
Table N° 15. Result of 26 GHz band tender in Finland

Company Band Price paid

Elisa Corporation 25.1–25.9 GHz 7 millons of euros
Telia Finland Plc 25.9–26.7 GHz 7 millons of euros
DNA Plc 26.7–27.5 GHz 7 millons of euros
Source: Ministry of Transports and Communications38
Source: Ministry of Transports and Communications39 (MTC.fi, 2020b)
Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC

Likewise, it is worth mentioning that 24.25–25.1 GHz (850 MHz) band will be
excluded from tender because it will be reserved for construction of local
networks40 (MTC.fi, 2020a).

The following figure shows the 5G spectrum in the 26 GHz and 28 GHz bands
in the Middle Eastern and African countries of ITU Region 1:

Figure N° 19. Summary of planning for use of 26 GHz frequency band in

Middle East and Africa countries.

Source: GSA. National Spectrum Positions: Snapshot (May 2020)41

37 See: https://en.arcep.fr/news/press-releases/p/n/5g-6.html
38 See: https://www.lvm.fi/en/-/5g-spectrum-auction-concluded-1206517
39
See: https://www.lvm.fi/en/-/5g-spectrum-auction-concluded-1206517
40 See: https://www.lvm.fi/en/-/government-decides-on-the-terms-of-the-5g-auction-1164498
41 See: https://gsacom.com/paper/26-ghz-28-ghz-national-spectrum-positions-snapshot-may-2020/

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According to preceding figure, it is observed that in Nigeria, Qatar and United

Arab Emirates, frequencies have not been assigned for 26 GHz band nor is it in
tender process. The following figure shows information about the 5G
spectrum in 26 GHz and 28 GHz bands in countries of ITU Region 2:

Figure N° 20. Planning summary for use of 26 GHz frequency band in ITU
Region 2.

Source: GSA. National Spectrum Positions: Snapshot (May 2020)42

In this regard, it is observed that the only country that has assigned part of the
n258 band is the United States.

United States:

In 2019, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States

tendered spectrum licenses for part of the n258 band (specifically the 24 GHz
band), generating a total of $ 2 billion. The lower segment of 24 GHz band
(24.25–24.45 GHz) was licensed as two 100 MHz blocks, and upper segment
(24.75–25.25 GHz) was licensed as five 100 MHz43. (FCC, 2019)

Brazil:

The public hearing for tender notice proposal for 26 GHz band, among others,
was held on March 12, 2020. The 5G auction will be the largest frequency offer

42 See: https://gsacom.com/paper/26-ghz-28-ghz-national-spectrum-positions-snapshot-may-2020/
43 See: https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction102

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in history of the National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL)44 (ANATEL,

2020). For 26 GHz band, it is proposed to tender 3200 MHz in eight blocks with
a 400 MHz bandwidth, of which 5 are national and 3 regionals, according to
international technical specifications, considered the most appropriate for
efficient use of spectrum. It is noteworthy that if any of the blocks is not
awarded in the first round, it will undergo a second round, divided into 200
MHz blocks45.

Chile:

On August 17 of this year, the president of Chile, reported that spectrum

bidding process for development of 5G networks began, in which four bands
with different technical characteristics will be available (700 MHz, AWS, 3.5
GHz and 26 GHz), and four tenders will be held simultaneously, but
independent.46 (SUBTEL, 2020). In relation to 26 GHz frequency band tender,
it is considered to have 1600 MHz in 4 blocks of 400 MHz each, in a frequency
range of 25.90 - 27.50 GHz47.

The following figure shows a characteristic of 5G spectrum in 26 GHz and 28

GHz bands in countries of ITU Region 3.

Figure N° 21. Planning summary for use of 26 GHz frequency band in ITU
Region.

Source: GSA. National Spectrum Positions: Snapshot (May 2020)48

44
See:https://www.anatel.gov.br/institucional/component/content/article/104-home-institucional/2514-anatel-marca-
para-12-de-marco-audiencia-publica-sobre-leilao-de-5g
45
See:https://sistemas.anatel.gov.br/SACP/parametros/AbrirAnexo.asp?arquivo=21022020_093554_cpae19_metodologia
preçio mínimo_edital 5g.docx
46
See:https://www.subtel.gob.cl/presidente-pinera-anuncia-la-primera-licitacion-5g-de-latinoamerica-y-la-creacion-de-un-
ecosistema-digital-publico-privado/
47 See: https://www.subtel.gob.cl/concursobanda26/
48 See: https://gsacom.com/paper/26-ghz-28-ghz-national-spectrum-positions-snapshot-may-2020/

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On the other hand, it is observed that Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and
Thailand have assigned part of the n258 band.

Hong Kong:

In 2019, the Office of Communications Authority (OFCA), offered a total of

1,200 MHz of spectrum in the 26 GHz and 28 GHz bands for allocation to three
operators, for the provision of fifth generation mobile services (5G). The
radioelectric spectrum was administratively assigned (a competitive auction
was not held).

The Communications Authority received three requests, from China Mobile

Hong Kong Company Limited (CMHK), Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT)
Limited (HKT) and SmarTone Mobile Communications Limited (SmarTone)
respectively. Once the evaluation of their applications was completed, the
Communications Authority decided to offer the allocation of 400 MHz of
spectrum to each of the three applicants.

Table N° 16. Assignment of 26 GHz frequency band in Hong Kong

Source and elaborated by: Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) de Hong Kong49

Japan:

In April 2019, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) of

Japan, assigned to 4 operators, the 5G spectrum in 3 frequency bands, among
them, the upper part of the n258 band according to the following table50:

49 See https://www.ofca.gov.hk/filemanager/ofca/en/content_1127/26_28_GHz_Successful_Applicant_Notice.pdf
50 See: https://5g<observatory.eu/japan-assigns-5g-spectrum-to-four-operators/

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Table N° 17. Assignment of 26 GHz frequency band in Japan

Operator Assignment Bands

NTT Docomo 3.6-3.7 GHz, 4.5-4.6 GHz y 27.4-27.8 GHz
KDDI 3.7-3.8 GHz, 4.0-4.1 GHz y 27.8-28.2 GHz
Softbank 3.9-4.0 GHz y 29.1-29.5 GHz
Rakuten 3.8-3.9 GHz y 27.0-27.4 GHz
Source and elaborated by: 5gobservatory51

South Korea:

In June 2018, the South Korean Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) tendered
spectrum in the medium bands (3.42-3.7 GHz) and millimeter (26.5-28.9 GHz).
The companies SK Telecom and KT obtained 100 MHz each in the 3.5 GHz
band, the maximum spectrum allowed per operator. In addition, the LG Uplus
company gained 80 MHz. In the 26.5-28.9 GHz band, each of the operators
achieved 800 MHz. The three operators carried out a “joint launch” in April
2019 of mobile networks marketed as 5G52.

Thailand

This year, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission

(NBTC) of Thailand, tendered the frequency bands of 700 MHz, 2.6 GHz and 26
GHz for 5G and raised 51.4 billion baht. Regarding the 26 GHz band, 27
licenses were offered, but the operators offered for 26. Advanced Info Service
(AIS), through its subsidiary Advanced Wireless Network (AWN), accumulated
12 licenses and True Move H Comunicación Universal (TUC ) received 8. For
their part, the companies TOT and DTAC completed the 26 GHz spectrum with
4 and 2 licenses respectively53.

Figure N° 22. Assignment of 26 GHz frequency band in Thailand

51 See; https://5gobservatory.eu/japan-assigns-5g-spectrum-to-four-operators/
52 See: https://brechacero.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Bandas-medias-y-altas-ES-FINAL.pdf
53 See: https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1858894/5g-auction-raises-b100bn

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Based on the review, it is concluded that studies are being carried out in
various countries of the world and assigning part of the 26 GHz frequency
band, including in ITU Region 2 to which Peru belongs. It is worth mentioning
that Chile has launched a tender for 1600 MHz in the referred frequency band.

d) Ecosystem and development of the 26 GHz band.

According to the GSA report: "5G Devices Ecosystem Report - August 202054",
the following information updates were identified, referring to devices and
mobile terminals with 5G technology at a global level:

• 84 operators have launched 5G services under the 3GPP55. standard.

• 127 operators have been evaluating the identification of millimeter
frequency bands n257, n258 and n261 for 5G, in the 24.25 - 29.5 GHz56.
frequency range.
• 364 5G devices in the last twelve months for the 5G mobile market (includes
regional variants, excludes prototypes that would not be marketed), of which
162 are already commercially available.
• 162 5G mobile phones, of which 113 are commercially available.
• 94 CPE devices (indoor and outdoor).
• 23 hotspots (access points), 10 of which are now commercially available.
• 5 portable computer (notebooks).
• Other 25 devices: drones, tablets, televisions, USB terminals/dongles, etc.

Figure N° 23. 5G Device ads growth.

Source and elaborated by: GSA

54 See: https://gsacom.com/paper/5g-devices-august-2020-executive-summary/
55 See: https://gsacom.com/paper/5g-market-snapshot-august-2020/
56 See: https://gsacom.com/paper/5g-spectrum-september-2020-snapshot/

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As can be seen, the production of different types of devices and especially

mobile terminals with 5G technology in the last 12 months, has experienced
a marked growth. Among all this number of announcements of new 5G
devices and terminals, it is the CPEs: customer premises equipment and
mobile phones, which have the largest number of commercial
announcements on the market.

Figure N° 24. 5G Devices according to radio spectrum band.

Source and elaborated by: GSA

5G Devices according radioelectric spectrum band

Information contained in the GSA report has made it possible to identify the
details of the radio spectrum bands of all the 5G devices announced to date. In
summary, 5G devices compatible with spectrum bands less than 6 GHz (sub-6
GHz) represent 75.5%. 5G devices that are compatible with millimeter band
(mmWave), represent 22.3%. 16.8% of all advertised devices are capable of
supporting operation in both blocks of bands (sub-6 GHz and mmWave).

Figure N° 25. Support of radio spectrum bands by 5G device category

Source and elaborated by: GSA

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When analyzing the ecosystem of 5G devices by specific band, we can see that
the band with the highest number of advertised devices is 3.5 GHz (n78), with
a number greater than 170 devices. In second place is the 2.5 GHz band with
approximately 150 devices and in third place is the 4.7 GHz band (n79) with
just over 120 devices.

In relation to the 26 GHz band (n258), as can be seen in the figure below, it has
less than 10 devices advertised in the aforementioned band.

Figure N° 26. Number of 5G devices advertised by radio spectrum band.

Source and elaborated by: GSA

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Finally, it should be noted that in August 2020, the GSA has identified 32
devices that support the n257, n258 or n261 frequency bands, of which 17 are
mobile phones and 8 are CPE equipment. 57

Based on the aforementioned, it is concluded that although there are currently

few equipment ecosystems in the n258 frequency band, the trend indicates
that the number of equipment will increase in the short term. This is due to
24.25 - 29.5 GHz frequency range is the range that has been most evaluated
within the millimeter bands, for its identification as IMT, as mentioned in
section 3.3.1 of this document; furthermore, it has recently been identified by
the ITU as a telecommunications service referral.

e) Risk assessment of interference

Position of World Meteorological Organization

Some issues due to possible effects or interferences in the 26 GHz frequency

band were considered on the agenda, prior to the WRC-19. The World
Meteorological Organization (WMO), through Press Release Number:
24102019, expresses some concern and calls for Governments to protect radio
frequencies assigned to earth observation services, because of their
importance for weather forecasting and long-term climate change monitoring.

In this regard, according to current studies by the ITU Radiocommunication

Sector (ITU-R), carried out for all frequency bands, it indicates that only a
significant reduction in interfering emissions from IMT-2020 can guarantee
the protection of sensors (passive) of Earth Exploration Satellite Service
(EESS), specifically for the "passive" band 23.6 to 24 GHz.

Furthermore, the main concerns of WMO are the following:

• Compatibility in adjacent bands between IMT-2020 and EESS (passive) in

bands: 23.6-24 GHz, 31.5 31.8 GHz, 36-37 GHz, 50.2-50.4 GHz, 52.6- 54.25
GHz and 86 92 GHz.
• Sharing with SETS (space-to-earth) in the 25.5-27 GHz band.

Thus, The WMO fears that the current specifications for IMT-2020 are
insufficient to meet the required limits of unwanted emissions in order to
protect the EESS (passive) sensors. Consequently, for any solution related to
this item on the agenda, much more restrictive and mandatory emission
limits in adjacent bands should be specified.

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Furthermore, the WMO notes that studies also show that a separation of the
order of 3 to 10 km is needed, depending on site conditions in the IMT band,
to ensure the protection of EESS earth stations in the frequency band: 25.5-27
GHz. ITU-R is developing a methodology for administrators to define the
required separation distance. It should be noted that although current and
future EESS earth stations can be protected, the deployment of more stations
will be limited. For 24.25 - 27.5 GHz and 50.4 - 51.4 GHz frequency bands, there
could be an interference problem with ground radiometers.

WMO Recommendations for SETS Protection (passive)

The WMO requests that the necessary limits of unwanted emissions of IMT
2020 be established in Table 1-1 of Resolution 750 (Rev.WRC-15) to guarantee
the protection of all present and future sensors of SETS (passive).

In particular, position of WMO is as follows:

• 24,25 - 27,5 GHz:

The WMO supports Method A2, alternative 1, condition A2a, option 158,, for the
protection of the EESS (passive) in the 23.6-24 GHz frequency band. No new
elements of relevance, such as measurements of diagrams of IMT-2020
antenna, WMO endorses the following levels of unwanted emissions:

• –55 dB (W/200 MHz) for base stations.

• –51 dB (W/200 MHz) for user equipment.

With regard to the second harmonic of IMT-2020 emissions in the band 24.25
- 27.5 GHz, WMO supports Method A2, alternative 1, condition A2b, option 1,
for the protection of the SETS (passive) in the 50.2-50.4 GHz and 52.6-54.25
GHz bands.

58Method A2, Alternative 1, Condition A2a ADD 5.A113a: The 24.25-27.5 GHz frequency band is identified for use by
administrations wishing to implement IMT. This identification does not prevent the use of this band by applications of
services to which it is allocated and does not imply any priority in the Radio Regulations. The use of this band is limited to
the land mobile service. Resolutions: A113-IMT 26 GHZ (WRC-19) and 750 (Rev. CMR-19) apply. Resolution A113-IMT 26
GHZ (WRC-19) is applicable. Resolution 750 (Rev.WRC-19) is applicable.
Method A2, Alternative 2, Condition A2a, Options 1 and 2 ADD 5.A113b: The frequency band 24.25-27.5 GHz is identified for
use by administrations wishing to implement IMT. This identification does not prevent the use of this band for the allocated
services and does not imply any priority in the Radio Regulations. Resolutions: A113-IMT 26 GHZ (WRC-19) and 750 (Rev.
WRC-19) apply. Resolution A113-IMT 26 GHZ (WRC-19) is applicable. Resolution 750 (Rev.WRC-19) is applicable.
Method A2, Alternative 2, Condition A2a, Options 3, 4 and 5 ADD 5.A113c: The frequency band 24.25-27.5 GHz is identified
for use by administrations wishing to implement IMT. This identification does not prevent the use of this band for the
allocated services and does not imply any priority in the Radio Regulations (WRC-19).

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3GPP

The 3GPP specification is in TS 38.104 (BS) and TS 38.101-2 / -3 (UE for

Standalone / non-standalone), specifying -20 dBW / 200 MHz.

3GPP TS 38.101-2 NR; User Equipment (UE) transmission and radio reception.

The non-essential emission limits for FR2 are defined as follows: “12.75 GHz ≤
f <2° harmonic of the upper frequency edge of the UL operating band in GHz”,
and is set at a maximum level of -13 dBm in a 1 MHz measurement bandwidth.

CEPT ECC Decision in 26 GHz IMT-2020

Decision (18) 06, "Harmonized technical conditions for mobile or fixed

communications networks (MFCN) in the band 24.25 - 27.5 GHz", approved on
July 6, 2018 and corrected on October 26, 2018, mentions the following about
interference in the 26 GHz frequency band:

“r) that most of the shared studies have shown that the fixed-satellite service
(FSS) and the inter-satellite service (ISS) would be protected with a margin of
more than 12 dB depending on the agreed assumptions, and it will be necessary
to guarantee that these services remain protected”

“u) that the protection of the Earth Exploration Satellite Service - EESS (passive),
requires the introduction of appropriate limits of unwanted emission power in
the band 23.6 - 24 GHz, applying to MFCN that operates in the band 24.25 - 27.5
GHz. Furthermore, protection will require the implementation of adequate
separation distances between MFCN stations and transmitters on a case-by-case
basis”.

In Annex 2 of aforementioned study, the less restrictive technical conditions

are described, and especially the unwanted emission levels in the 23.6 - 24 GHz
bands, as shown below:

Baseline requirements for MFCN base stations: maximum emissions at 23.6 -

24.0 GHz:

• -42 dBW (in a bandwidth of 200 MHz)

Requirements for MFCN terminal stations with maximum emissions in 23.6 -

24.0 GHz:

• -38 dBW (in a bandwidth of 200 MHz)

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These level requirements apply to all anticipated modes of operation (ie, full
power in band, electrical signaling, and carrier configurations).
ESA-EUMETSAT-EUMETNET

In the CEPT ECC decision, different approaches are compiled and a

compromise has been reached. The current limit of -20 dBW / 200 MHz is
claimed to be detrimental for EESS (passive) sensors in the 23.6 - 24 GHz band.

Thus, the following unwanted emission limits are proposed, based on a multi-
country proposal presented at the last ECC meeting (ECC Document (18) 021:

• For BS: [-42/ -44] dBW / 200 MHz

• For UE: [-38/ -40] dBW / 200 MHz

The basic analysis establishes the rigid protection limit of the EESS sensors
(passive), in band of 23.6 - 24.0 GHz for IMT-2020 stations operated in band
24.25 - 27.5 GHz:

• For BS: -54.2 dBW / 200 MHz

• For UE: -50.4 Dbw / 200 MHz

These limits would guarantee the protection of all current and planned EESS
(passive) sensors.

Implementation of Commission Decision (EU) 2019/784

This decision is about the harmonization of the band 24.25 - 27.5 GHz for
terrestrial systems. In this decision, it is stated that this frequency band can
also be used by terrestrial systems in Europe “as long as it complies with
international and cross-border obligations, under the ITU Radio Regulations”.
Likewise, it indicates that existing satellite services "should be adequately
protected from terrestrial wireless broadband electronic communication
services."

Similarly, it is also pointed out that terrestrial services should provide

adequate protection to the EESS (passive) in the 23.6 - 24.0 GHz frequency
band.

Thus, Article 3 establishes that terrestrial systems adequately protect

"systems in adjacent bands, in particular in the Earth Exploration Satellite
Service (passive) and in the Radio Astronomy Service in the 23.6 - 24.0 GHz
band".

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Likewise, due to the revision, the following recommended power limits are in
place for the implementation of IMT services in the 26 GHz frequency band:

Table N° 18. R 80/5000

Summary of the levels of unwanted emissions by the different institutions

3GPP 5G Emisiones no
ITU-R Decision ESA/EUMET
(out-of-band deseadas IMT
SM.329 EC SAT/EUMET
& spurious) en la banda WMO
Category 2019/78 NET
niveles de pasiva Decision
A/B 4 resultados
emisiones basada en [dBW/2
levels [dBW/2 del estudio
no deseadas parámetros 00 MHz]
[dBW/20 00 MHz [dBW/200
[dBW/200 5G [dBW/200
0 MHz] TRP] MHz]
MHz] MHz]
-20
BS -20 -23.8 -42 -54.2 -55
-37
-20
UE -20 -20 -38 -50.4 -51
-37
Source: Fraunhofer59.
Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC.

Main differences between the results of these studies are due to different
assumptions for aspects, such as antenna patterns, distribution of interference
between services, IMT station densities and interpretation of EESS protection
criteria.

Results of the World Radiocommunication Conference (2019)

According to RR 20, through Resolution 750 (Rev.WRC-19) the compatibility

between the Earth exploration-satellite service (passive) and relevant active
services was reviewed, where the ITU established for the frequency band
24.25 - 27.5 GHz, the following power limits for unwanted emissions from
active service stations in a given bandwidth in the frequency band allocated to
the EESS (passive):

• A limit of –39 dB (W / 200 MHz) will apply to IMT base stations brought
into use after September 1, 2027. This limit will not apply to IMT base
stations brought into use before that date. For such IMT base stations, the
–33 dB (W/200 MHz) limit will continue to apply after that date.
• A limit of –35 dB (W/200 MHz) will apply to IMT mobile stations brought
into use after September 1, 2027. This limit will not apply to IMT mobile

59 Ver: https://www.esoa.net/cms-data/positions/FHIFinalReport.pdf

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stations brought into use before that date. For such IMT mobile stations,
the –29 dB (W/200 MHz) limit will continue to apply after that date.

In the same vein, by means of Resolution 242 (WRC-19), the terrestrial

component of International Mobile Telecommunications in the frequency
band 24.25-27.5 GHz was evaluated, wherein the ITU recommended the
following considerations:

• The spurious emission limits of Recommendation ITU-R SM.329 Category

B (−60 dB(W/MHz)) are sufficient to protect the EESS (passive) in the
frequency bands 50.2-50.4 GHz and 52.6-54.25 GHz from the second
harmonic of IMT base station emissions in the frequency band 24.25-27.5
GHz.
• Take practical measures to ensure the transmitting antennas of outdoor
base stations are normally pointing below the horizon, when deploying
IMT base stations within the frequency band 24.25-27.5 GHz; the
mechanical pointing needs to be at or below the horizon.
• As far as practicable, sites for IMT base stations within the frequency band
24.45-27.5 GHz employing values of e.i.r.p. per beam exceeding 30
dB(W/200 MHz) should be selected so that the direction of maximum
radiation of any antenna will be separated from the geostationary satellite
orbit, within line-of-sight of the IMT base station, by ±7.5 degrees.
• For the future development of EESS (passive) in the frequency band 23.6-
24 GHz, administrations should consider additional mitigation techniques
(e.g. guard bands) beyond the limits specified in Resolution 750
(Rev.WRC-19), as appropriate.

Therefore, it is observed that there are various recommendations in order to

ensure compatibility between the EESS (passive) and IMT services; however,
the most recent one is the one obtained as a result of the WRC-19, in which
various specialized entities interested in the management of radio spectrum
have come together; that is why these parameters will be considered for the
present study.

Likewise, it is important to indicate that in the ECC Decision (18)06, it is

pointed out that it is beneficial to synchronize the networks operating in the
same location, since it avoids simultaneous uplink and downlink
transmissions, which makes it possible to increase the efficient use of the radio
spectrum, because it avoids the use of interference mitigation techniques such
as the use of guard bands.

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Considerations for Allocation and Channeling of the 26 GHz band

By virtue of the foregoing, it is possible to point out the following:

• From the previous section, it is observed that the 26 GHz frequency band
is available in the country for the development of new technologies.

• Likewise, according to the Radio Regulations, Edition of 2020 (RR 20), the
frequency band 24 250 -27 500 MHz was identified, among others, for IMT
for all regions of the World, through Resolution 242 (WRC-19) and note
5.532AB.

• In this connection, the standardized frequency band n258 is adopted for

the identification of the 26 GHz band in the country, since part of this
frequency range has the greatest development for 5G worldwide and is the
one that most conforms to the frequency bands identified by the ITU.

• Similarly, the ECC establishes a channelization scheme by means of time-

division duplexing (TDD) and with frequency block sizes of 200 MHz in
the band 24.3 - 27.5 GHz, likewise, it indicates that if necessary the
referred blocks can be adjusted to narrower blocks multiples of 50 MHz,
finally, they recommend the use of 10 MHz blocks if this band is used for
other purposes.

• As a matter of fact, various countries around the world are conducting

studies and allocating part of the 26 GHz frequency band; including in
Region 2 to which the country belongs, Chile has called a tender to allocate
1600 MHz in the referred frequency band.

• It should be noted that, although there is currently little ecosystem of

equipment in the n258 frequency band, the trend indicates that the
number of equipment will increase in the short term due to the fact that
the 24.25 - 29.5 GHz frequency range is the one that is being evaluated the
most among the millimeter bands for their identification for IMT, as
indicated in section 3.3.1 of this document, and it has recently been
identified by the ITU for the aforementioned telecommunications services.

• Likewise, it is observed that there are various recommendations in order

to ensure compatibility between the EESS (passive) and IMT services;
however, the most recent one is the one obtained as a result of the WRC-
19, in which various specialized entities interested in the management of
radio spectrum have come together; that is why these parameters will be
considered for the present study.

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• Likewise, it is also important to consider that the 5G standard 60 indicates

that the n258 band supports channels from 50 MHz to 400 MHz.

In addition, it should be noted that the segmentation of small channels helps

the interested parties to obtain the amount of spectrum they really need for
the development of their broadband networks in an eventual radio spectrum
tender, since they would have the flexibility to form blocks of spectrum
adjusted to their needs, contrary to what would happen with the
establishment of large channels, which preset a larger amount of spectrum for
which they would have to compete; which is not necessarily what they really
need.

Therefore, the following proposal for the allocation and channeling of the 26
GHz frequency band is established, as will be detailed in this document.

5.1.5. Proposed allocation

In accordance with the RR 20 Frequency Allocation Table, the National

Frequency Allocation Plan is modified as detailed below:

Table N° 19. Modification of the National Table for Frequency Allocation in

the 26 GHz band
PERU
REGION 2 NOTES AND
ALLOCATION
COMMENTS
24,25 – 24,45 24,25 – 24,45
FIXED FIXED
P51A, P108A
MOBILE except aeronautical mobile MOBILE except aeronautical mobile
RADIONAVIGATION RADIONAVIGATION
24,45 – 24,65 24,45 – 24,65
FIXED FIXED
INTER-SATELLITE INTER-SATELLITE P51A, P108A
MOBILE except aeronautical mobile MOBILE except aeronautical mobile
RADIONAVIGATION RADIONAVIGATION
24,65 – 24,75 24,65 – 24,75
FIXED FIXED
INTER-SATELLITE INTER-SATELLITE P51A, P108A
MOBILE except aeronautical mobile MOBILE except aeronautical mobile

60Review 3GPP TS 38.101-1 V16.4.0 (2020-06)

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SATELLITE RADIOLOCATION (Earth-to- SATELLITE RADIOLOCATION (Earth-to-

space) space)

24,75 – 25,25 24,75 – 25,25

FIXED FIXED
P108, P51A, P108A
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space)
MOBILE except aeronautical mobile MOBILE except aeronautical mobile
25,25 – 25,5 25,25 – 25,5
FIXED FIXED
INTER-SATELLITE INTER-SATELLITE
P68, P51A, P108A
MOBILE MOBILE
Standard frequency and time-signal Standard frequency and time-signal
satellite (Earth-to-space) satellite (Earth-to-space)
25,5 – 27 25,5 – 27
EARTH EXPLORATION-SATELLITE (space- EARTH EXPLORATION-SATELLITE (space-
to-Earth) to-Earth)
FIXED FIXED
INTER-SATELLITE INTER-SATELLITE
P68, P51A, P108A
MOBILE MOBILE
SPACE RESEARCH SPACE RESEARCH
(space-to-Earth) (space-to-Earth)
Standard frequency and time-signal Standard frequency and time-signal
satellite (Earth-to-space) satellite (Earth-to-space)
27 – 27,5 27 – 27,5
FIXED FIXED
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) P68, P51A, P108A
INTER-SATELLITE INTER-SATELLITE
MOBILE MOBILE

Note: Emphasis added

Prepared by: DGPRC-MTC

Likewise, note P68 and P51A of the PNAF is modified, as detailed below:

“P68 Bands between 27.5 - 28.35 GHz; 29.10 - 29.25 GHz; 31.00 - 31.30 GHz;
37.35 - 37.55 GHz, 38.05 - 38.25 GHz, 38.6 - 40 GHz; 40.5 - 42.5 GHz and
42.5 - 43.5 GHz are allocated on a primary basis for the provision of

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public telecommunications services using fixed wireless access systems.

The granting of the concession and the allocation of spectrum for the
operation of said services will be through a tender process in the
province of Lima and the Constitutional Province of Callao. The
allocations for their operation must take into account the approved
channeling for the service.”

Likewise, there is a proposal to modify Note P51A as follows:

“P51A Frequency bands 450 - 470 MHz (Note 5.286AA of the Radio Regulations
2020 - RR2020), 698 - 960 MHz (Note 5.317A of RR2020), 1 427- 1 518
MHz (Note 5.341B of RR2020), 1 710 -1 885 MHz, 2 300-2 400 MHz, 2
500-2 690 MHz (5.384A of RR2020), 1 885-2 025 MHz, 2 110-2 200 MHz
(5.388 of RR2020), 3 400–3 600 MHz (5,431B of RR2020), 3 300 - 3 400
MHz (5,429D of RR2020), 3 600 - 3 800 MHz (partial reference 5,434 of
RR2020) and 24.25-27.5 GHz (5.532AB of RR2020), have been
identified to be used for International Mobile Telecommunications
(IMT). This does not prevent their use for the other services that were
allocated in said bands, nor does it establish any priority in the National
Frequency Allocation Plan. (WRC 19) "

Note: Emphasis added

In the same vein, note P108A is added, as detailed below:

“P108A The frequency band 24.25-27.5 GHz is allocated on a primary

basis for the provision of public telecommunications services
using wireless access systems. It must be allocated according to
the corresponding channeling plans established by the Ministry.
The granting of the concession and the allocation of spectrum for
the operation of said services will be carried out through a tender
process.
Likewise, for operation in the referred frequency band, the
technical conditions described in resolutions 750 (Rev. WRC-19)
and 242 (WRC-19) apply".
Note: Emphasis added

5.1.6. Proposed channeling

According to the above considerations, it is appropriate to modify the current

channeling.

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Figure N° 27. 26 GHz Frequency Band Channeling

Elaborated by: DGPRC-MTC

Table 20. 26 GHz Frequency Band Channeling

Canal Nº Frecuencia (MHz) Canal Nº Frecuencia (MHz)

1 24250 - 24300 26 25500 - 25550

2 24300 - 24350 27 25550 - 25600
3 24350 - 24400 28 25600 - 25650
4 24400 - 24450 29 25650 - 25700
5 24450 - 24500 30 25700 - 25750
6 24500 - 24550 31 25750 - 25800
7 24550 - 24600 32 25800 - 25850
8 24600 - 24650 33 25850 - 25900
9 24650 - 24700 34 25900 - 25950
10 24700 - 24750 35 25950 - 26000
11 24750 - 24800 36 26000 - 26050
12 24800 - 24850 37 26050 - 26100
13 24850 - 24900 38 26100 - 26150
14 24900 - 24950 39 26150 - 26200
15 24950 - 25000 40 26200 - 26250
16 25000 - 25050 41 26250 - 26300
17 25050 - 25100 42 26300 - 26350
18 25100 - 25150 43 26350 - 26400
19 25150 - 25200 44 26400 - 26450
20 25200 - 25250 45 26450 - 26500
21 25250 - 25300 46 26500 - 26550
22 25300 - 25350 47 26550 - 26600
23 25350 - 25400 48 26600 - 26650
24 25400 - 25450 49 26650 - 26700
25 25450 - 25500 50 26700 - 26750

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Canal Nº Frecuencia (MHz)

51 26750 - 26800
52 26800 - 26850
53 26850 - 26900
54 26900 - 26950
55 26950 - 27000
56 27000 - 27050
57 27050 - 27100
58 27100 - 27150
59 27150 - 27200
60 27200 - 27250
61 27250 - 27300
62 27300 - 27350
63 27350 - 27400
64 27400 - 27450
65 27450 - 27500

Prepared by: DGPRC-MTC

Thus, the following technical conditions must be met:

Note 1: Operators, in a coordinated manner, must synchronize their

networks operating in TDD duplexing mode.
Note 2: Operators must operate in accordance with the unwanted
emissions power limits described in Resolution 750
(Rev.WRC-19).
Note 3: Operators must ensure that second harmonic spurious
emissions do not exceed –60 dB (W/MHz).
Note 4: Transmitting antennas of outdoor base stations should be
pointed at or below the horizon.
Note 5: Channels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are temporarily reserved.
Note 6: Operators must use mitigation techniques, such as precision
filters, in order to mitigate interference with services also
allocated on a primary basis in the frequency band 24.25-
27.5 GHz and adjacent.

In conclusion, the proposal for the allocation and channeling of the 3.5 and
26 GHz bands are aligned to international standards.

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5.2. 3 300 - 3 800 MHz Band Plan

Frequencies ranging from 3 300 to 3 800 MHz are internationally recognized as part
of the mid band, a range that is identified as the pioneering mid band for 5G by 3GPP,
as bands b42, b43 and b52 for 4G-LTE61 and as bands n78 or n77 for 5G62 (MTC,
2019).

5.2.1. Current Allocation

Through Ministerial Resolution 757-2019-MTC/01.03, the 3.5 GHz frequency

band allocation was modified, as shown in the figure below.

Figure N° 28. Allocation of the 3.5 GHz frequency band

Source: National Frequency Allocation Plan (PNAF)

Prepared by: DGPRC-MTC

The previous figure shows that the 3.5 GHz frequency band is primarily
allocated to the fixed and mobile services. However, parts of the
aforementioned frequency range are also allocated on a primary basis to
radiolocation and fixed-satellite services (space-to-Earth).

Similarly, the aforementioned frequency band is identified for International

Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) through note P51A of the National
Frequency Allocation Plan (PNAF), and is in reserve, according to Notes P73,
P73A and P73B, so that while the state lasts no new allocations will be made
in this band.

Along the same lines, according to note P73A of the PNAF, in the event of
harmful interference with stations of the radiolocation service operating in the
2 900 - 3 300 MHz band, these will be resolved through coordination between
the companies involved. Likewise, if the frequency is administered by the
State, it will be protected against interference.

61It is the name given to the 3300 - 3800 MHz frequency band until release 14 (LTE).
62It is the name given to the 3300 - 3800 MHz frequency band from release 15 (5G-NonStandalone).

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In turn, in note P73B of the PNAF, it is indicated that no new stations using the
3600 - 3800 MHz frequency band will be installed for fixed satellite services,
and that the stations currently present, except those managed by State
companies, will migrate to the 3800 - 4200 MHz frequency bands or other
similar bands that are supported by their current reception stations, being
subject to the terms and conditions determined by the Ministry of Transport
and Communications. In addition, it is pointed out that the use of the frequency
band 3700 - 3800 MHz in the Constitutional Province of Callao is limited to
fixed satellite services operated by State companies until they manage to
migrate to the 3800 - 4200 MHz frequency band or other related bands, or the
Ministry of Transportation and Communications determines the coexistence
of these fixed satellite services with public wireless access
telecommunications services. Additionally, it is established that this type of
stations operated by State companies are protected against interference
generated by stations of the services allocated in the 3600 - 4200 MHz
frequency band.

5.2.2. Current channeling

By means of Vice-Ministerial Resolution No. 641-2019-MTC/03, the

channeling of the 3.5 GHz frequency band was modified, among others,
according to the following figure.

Figure N° 29. Channeling of 3.5 GHz frequency band

Fuente:
R Vice-

Ministerial Resolution 641-2019-MTC/03

Prepared by: DGPRC-MTC

In this regard, as shown in the previous figure, the 3.5 GHz frequency band was
channeled into 100 5 MHz channels. Along the same lines, it was established
that operators, in a coordinated manner, must synchronize their networks
operating in the duplexing TDD mode, and that the frequency allocation for
IMT-2020 services must be made from at least two contiguous 5 MHz blocks.

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5.2.3. Current allocation degree

Annex 1 shows the 3300 - 3800MHz band allocation, according to the National
Frequency Registry63 and information supplied by the General Bureau of
Communication Programs and Projects (DGPPC) and the General Bureau of
Telecommunications Authorizations (DGAT).

This Annex shows that the frequency band 3300 - 3400 MHz does not have
frequency allocations. Likewise, the 3400 - 3600 MHz frequency range is
allocated to 5 public telecommunications service operators as detailed below:

• ENTEL PERÚ S.A. and AMERICATEL PERÚ S.A. (belonging to the same
economic group, Entel Chile64) have been allocated with 50% of the band
in the department of Lima and the Constitutional Province of Callao and
16% of the band in the rest of the provinces.

• TELEFÓNICA DEL PERÚ S.A.A. has 25% of the band in the department of
Lima and the Constitutional Province of Callao and 25% of the band in
the rest of the provinces.

• AMÉRICA MÓVIL PERÚ S.A.C. has 25% of the band in the department of
Lima and the Constitutional Province of Callao and 13% of the band in
the rest of the provinces.

• GAMACOM S.A.C.65 has 0.05% of the band in total in the Daniel Alcides
Carrión and Pasco provinces.

As a result of this analysis, it can be seen that 43% of the frequency band is
available nationwide.

Moreover, with respect to the band 3600 - 3800 MHz, it is observed that has
been allocated to 4 private companies and CORPAC S.A. that use the frequency
band for fixed satellite services.

Additionally, it should be noted that there are public telecommunications

service concessionaires that use the 3400 - 4200 MHz band for fixed satellite
services; where the use of the frequency band is not exclusive, since the

63
In this regard, you can visit the following link: https://www.gob.pe/institucion/mtc/informes-publicaciones/343585-
registro-nacional-de-frecuencias
64As indicated by ENTEL PERÚ S.A. itself regarding its corporate structure on its website. See:
http://www.entel.pe/empresas/informacion-corporativa/acerca-de-entel/estructura-corporativa/, and in the following
statement issued by the company. See:
http://www.cmfchile.cl/sitio/aplic/serdoc/ver_sgd.php?s567=ba61f641f4891fa27b9e0810a5553d47VFdwQmVFOUVRVEp
OUkVFMVQxUkpORTlCUFQwPQ==&secuencia=-1&t=1528316281
65
The validity of the concession is currently being evaluated.

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frequencies are allocated by the ITU to satellites that are in different space
orbits and not in the national territory. However, according to information
provided by the DGPPC, a greater number of satellite links operating in the
3700 - 4200 MHz frequency range is estimated, because this frequency range
is allocated on a primary basis to the fixed satellite service in the PNAF, as
specified above.

Likewise, it should also be taken into account that the 3400 - 3600 MHz
frequency range is allocated to 5 public telecommunications service
concessionaires according to the following detail:

Table 21. 3 400 – 3 600 MHz Band allocations

Frequency Ranges
Operator Allocation Area MHz allocated
(MHz)
12 Departments 3400- 3500-
ENTEL PERÚ S.A. 50 MHz
(103 Provinces) 3425 3525
TELEFONICA DEL 3425- 3525-
Nationwide 50 MHz
PERU S.A.A. 3450 3550
AMERICATEL PERÚ 4 Departments (39 3450- 3550-
50 MHz
S.A. Provinces) 3475 3575
AMÉRICA MÓVIL 15 Departments 3475- 3575- From 20MHz to 50
PERÚ S.A.C. (117 Provinces) 3500 3500 MHz
1 Department (2 3475- 3575-
GAMACOM S.A.C. 10 MHz
Provinces) 3480 3580

Likewise, the formal authorizations granted for the use of the 3400 - 3600 MHz
band are:

Table 22. Formal authorizations granted for the use of the 3400 – 3600 MHz
band

Ministerial
Resolution / Service
Contract
Executive Concession Concession
Company Service Execution
Order / Single Term
Date
granting Concession
concession
LOCAL
547-2001- Service
CARRIER 01/08/2002 01/08/2022
MTC/15.03 Concession
SERVICE
LOCAL
AMÉRICA CARRIER
386-2006- Service
MÓVIL PERÚ AND FIXED 05/17/2006 05/17/2026
MTC/03 Concession
S.A.C. TELEPHONY
SERVICES
LOCAL
061-96- Service
CARRIER 04/17/1996 04/17/2016(*)
MTC/15.17 Concession
SERVICE

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LOCAL
CARRIER
AMERICATEL 026-2001- Service
AND FIXED 01/16/2001 01/16/2031(*)
PERÚ S.A. MTC/15.03 Concession
TELEPHONY
SERVICES
LOCAL
CARRIER
312-2000- Service
AND FIXED 07/25/2000 07/25/2020(*)
MTC/15.03 Concession
ENTEL PERÚ TELEPHONY
S.A. SERVICES
FIXED
310-2007- Service
TELEPHONY 09/27/2007 09/27/2027
MTC/03 Concession
SERVICE
LOCAL
TELEFÓNICA EXECUTIVE CARRIER
Service
DEL PERÚ ORDER 11- AND FIXED 05/16/1994 10/27/2027
Concession
S.A.A. 94-TCC TELEPHONY
SERVICES
MINISTERIAL
FIXED
GAMACOM RESOLUTION Service 22/02/2021
TELEPHONY 02/22/2001
S.A.C. 051-2001- Concession (**)
SERVICE
MTC/15.03

(*) Request for the renewal of the concession in process

(**) The validity of the concession agreement is currently being evaluated.

Therefore, it is concluded that the 3300 - 3400 MHz frequency band does not
have allocations for any type of service. Furthermore, it is worth mentioning
that the 3400 - 3600 MHz frequency band has a medium degree of allocation
and the 3600 - 3800 MHz frequency band has various satellite links, especially
in the 3700 - 3800 MHz frequency range.

6. Spectrum allocation structure

Spectrum allocation for the provision of public telecommunications services

that promote the deployment of high-speed wireless networks, mainly fifth
generation (5G) or higher technologies, will be carried out by the Ministry of
Transport and Communications (MTC) through the development of a
combinatorial clock auction, corresponding to the 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz bands.

6.1. Definition of Conditioning

Act whereby, the companies or economic group that have current radio
spectrum allocation in the 3400 - 3600 MHz frequency band, agree to
participate in the bidding process for the 3300 - 3800 MHz frequency band, in
order to obtain a harmonized spectrum for the provision of public
telecommunications services according to new technologies.

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For the conditioning, the companies are required to undertake to accept the
following conditions:

a) If it is part of the group of companies that became the successful bidder in the
tender for the 3300 - 3800 MHz frequency band, the company will return the
entire spectrum allocated in the 3400 - 3600 MHz frequency band. Likewise,
the spectrum to be returned by the company will form part of the discount of
the determined obligations, the value of which will be calculated considering
the remaining time of the term of the concession to which said returned
spectrum is linked, the geographical areas where the spectrum has been
allocated, the mechanism for obtaining the radio spectrum (request for a party
or public tender), among other parameters considered by the MTC. In the case
of economic groups, the total evaluation of the spectrum to be returned may
be carried out by economic group, in order to calculate the obligations of the
company that became the successful bidder.

b) If the company is not part of the group of companies that became the successful
bidder in the 3300 - 3800 MHz frequency band tender, pursuant to Section 217
of the Consolidated Text of the General Regulations of the Telecommunications
Act, the MTC will modify of its own motion the frequencies allocated in the
3400 - 3600 MHz frequency band, so that the spectrum is grouped
contiguously in any range of the 3300 - 3800 MHz frequency band. Similarly,
said spectrum will continue to be linked to the original concessions of the
allocations.

It should be noted that operators involved in processes for the cancellation of

the formal authorization to which the 3400 - 3600 MHz frequency band is
related, nor operators whose portions of the radio spectrum in the referred band
are in the process of reversion.
Finally, for both conditioning conditions, said companies must undertake as
follows:
• Assume the risk due to variations in the demand for services and/or users
derived from the allocation resulting from the conditioning, being the sole
responsibility of the operator.
• Assume the costs of adapting the networks, services and others derived from
the allocation resulting from the conditioning.
• Ensure that the provision of the service in the resulting allocation is carried
out without interference during the network adaptation period.
• Comply with the regulation of usage goals and efficient use of the radio
spectrum as established by the MTC.
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6.2. Allocation of the 3.5 GHz and 26GHz bands

Bearing in mind the degree of occupation of the 3400 - 3600 MHz band and the
provisions of section 6.1 of this document, referring to Conditioning, the radio
spectrum available for tender will be determined once the willingness of the
companies to use said Conditioning is known.

6.2.1. Scenario 1 – With 3.5 GHz band Conditioning

6.2.1.1. Spectrum supply

In this scenario, the aim is to allocate 500 MHz of the 3.5 GHz band
corresponding to the 3300 - 3800 MHz segment, divided into 50 blocks of
10 MHz each.

Table 23. Scenario 1 – Spectrum offering of the 3.5GHz and 26GHz bands

Number of Bandwidth of
Tender Available spectrum Duplexing
blocks each block
3.5 GHz 3 300 - 3 800 MHz TDD 100 5 MHz
26 GHz 25 900 – 26 700 MHz TDD 16 50 MHz

6.2.1.2. Tender conditions

● Operators participating in this auction that have spectrum allocated in the

3 400 - 3 600 MHz frequency range, are required to embrace the
Conditioning process, in accordance with the conditions established by the
MTC.

● Concessionaires must sign with the MTC the respective addenda to the
contract to guarantee said conditioning commitment. This measure
guarantees that with any result of the band's bidding, companies have
continuous spectrum and can make a better use of it.

● In the event that the successful bidders are concessionaires that have
allocations in the 3400 - 3600 MHz frequency band, they must agree to
return their allocated frequencies of 3.5 GHz band prior to the execution
of the concession agreement that formalizes the new single concession
and the corresponding spectrum allocation, granted within the framework
of the public tender.

● Operators that are not successful bidders in the tender for the 3300 - 3800
MHz frequency range and that have spectrum allocations in the 3400 -
3600 MHz frequency band will obtain a contiguous allocation in the 3300
- 3800 MHz frequency range, respecting the amount of MHz available to

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each operator and the geographic areas where they are allocated. The
contiguous allocation will be linked to the same concession of the current
spectrum allocation in the frequency band 3400 - 3600 MHz, therefore the
validity and conditions of this concession remain. The contiguous
assignment will be formalized by signing an addendum to the concession
contract.

● The bidding process must include phases so that the effective amount of
spectrum that will be tendered can be determined in advance, in order to
ensure the conditioning process of allocations in the 3400 - 3600 MHz
band to operators that are not successful bidders in the tender.

● It should be noted that in all cases, as a result of the tender, the companies
that get allocation in the 3.3-3.8 GHz band must jointly finance the costs of
cleaning and migration of the authorized services and/or services under
concession in the 3600 - 3800 MHz frequency band allocated to them.

● The MTC may allocate contiguous blocks, always ensuring that each
concessionaire obtains the radio spectrum that it considers necessary to
be able to provide public telecommunication services in accordance with
the corresponding spectrum caps.

● The MTC will guarantee that the fixed radio spectrum cap does not limit
any current concessionaire to participate in the contest.

● New operators will be able to participate in the bidding process

corresponding to the 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz bands independently.

● Operators that previously to the auction have an allocation in the 3.5 GHz
band may participate in the bidding of the 3.5 GHz and/or 26 GHz band,
for which, they must present their tenders that include MHz of the 3.5 GHz
and/or 26 GHz bands. In all cases, the acceptance of the conditioning is
obligatory for operators with allocation in the 3400-3600 MHz band.

In conclusion, these are the following conditions depending on type of operator:

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Conditions of participation according to type of operator

Type of Operator Participation in the auction Conditioning obligation

With spectrum You may participate in the auction You must adhere to the
allocation in the of the 3.5GHz and 26GHz frequency Conditioning of 3.5GHz frequency
3.5GHz band. bands. band on a mandatory basis.

Without spectrum You may participate in the auction Does not apply.
allocation in the of the frequency bands through
3.5GHz band. individual or group tenders for the
26GHz and/or 3.5GHz bands.

Finally, it is important to point out that, as a consequence of the contest, there are
multiple possible results, among them, two are presented in Annex N ° 2.

6.2.1.3. About the auction

The combinatorial watch auction is used, which is composed of 2 stages. The

first stage is characterized by the bidding of the number of MHz blocks, where
the bidders demonstrate their spectrum needs in various rounds. To
standardize the tenders, they must be presented in terms of 5 MHz for the 3.5
GHz band and 50 MHz for the 26 GHz band.

It should be noted that if it is a bidder with an allocation in the 3.5 band, he

must present a tender involving both bands; otherwise, the bidders who do
not have an assignment in said band may present their offers jointly or
independently.

For second stage, the bidders will compete for the specific assignment of the
frequencies tendered in the first stage. To determine which bidder is located
first, there will be a closed envelope contest.

In this scenario there are the following advantages and disadvantages:

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Table 24. Advantages and disadvantages of scenario 1

Scenarios Advantages Disadvantages

With conditioning Operators are guaranteed to

have continuous spectrum with Possibility of relocation of the
the same term, in a favorable spectrum allocated to a company
competition environment. that was not the successful bidder
to a segment not expected by it.
It facilitates band conditioning

It facilitates the deployment of

better technologies such as 5G.

It reduces uncertainty of
investments.

Advantage is taken of economies

of scale for the provision of the
service.

Incentive for the entry of new

operators into the band, which
benefits the dynamism of the
market.

6.2.2. Scenario 2 – Without 3.5 GHz. band Conditioning

6.2.2.1. Spectrum supply

In this scenario, it is sought to allocate at least 300 MHz of the 3.5 GHz band
corresponding to the 3300 - 3400 MHz and 3600 - 3800 MHz segments, divided
into 60 blocks of 5 MHz each and 800 MHz of the 26 GHz band, corresponding
to the segment 25 900 - 26 700 MHz divided into 16 blocks of 50 MHz each.

Table 25. Scenario 2 – Tender without 3.5 GHz conditioning

Number of Bandwidth of
Tender Available spectrum Duplexing
blocks each block
3.5 GHz 3 300 - 3 400 MHz y TDD 60 5 MHz
3 600 - 3 800 MHz
26 GHz 25 900 – 26 700 MHz TDD 16 50 MHz

6.2.2.2. Auction conditions

● This scenario occurs when at least one company that has an allocation in
the 3.5 GHz band does not access the conditioning.

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● Of the companies that have spectrum allocation in the 3.5 GHz band, only
the companies that have expressed their willingness to adjust their
allocated frequencies in the 3.5 GHz band may participate in the bidding for
the 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz bands.

● For said case, the concessionaires must sign with the MTC the respective
addenda to the contract to guarantee said conditioning commitment. With
this measure it is guaranteed that with any result of the band's tender, the
companies have the continuous spectrum and can make better use of it.

● In no case, an operator that has radio spectrum in the 3.5GHz band and that
does not take part in the Conditioning can participate in the 3.5GHz and
26GHz band competition.

● Operators that are not successful bidders of the 3300–3800 MHz frequency
range and that have spectrum allocation in the 3400–3600 MHz frequency
band will obtain a contiguous allocation in the 3300–3800 frequency range
MHz, being able to be located in the available free spaces that are obtained
as a result of the Conditioning process of the companies that embrace it,
respecting the amount of MHz that each operator has and the geographical
areas that have an allocation. This contiguous allocation will be linked to
the same concession of the current spectrum allocation in the 3400 - 3600
MHz frequency band, therefore the validity and conditions of this
concession remain. The contiguous allocation will be formalized by signing
an addendum to the concession contract.

● The available free spaces obtained as a result of the Conditioning process

may be tendered.

● It should be mentioned that in all cases, as a result of the tender, the

companies that obtain allocation in the 3.3-3.8 GHz band must jointly
finance the cleaning and migration costs of authorized services and/or
under concession services in the 3 600 - 3 800 MHz frequency band
allocated to them.

● The MTC may allocate contiguous blocks, always ensuring that each
concessionaire obtains the radio spectrum that it considers necessary to be
able to provide public telecommunications services in accordance with the
corresponding spectrum caps.

● Operators that previously to the auction have an allocation in the 3.5 GHz
band may participate in the bidding of the 3.5 GHz and/or 26 GHz band, for
which, they must submit their bids that include MHz of the 3.5 GHz and/or

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26 GHz bands. In all cases, compliance with the conditioning is mandatory

for operators with allocation in the 3400-3600 MHz band.

6.2.2.3. The bidding process

In this scenario, it is suggested to carry out a combinatorial clock auction,

considering the same conditions described for the auction mechanism with
conditioning, in order to achieve an adequate allocation of spectrum.

In this scenario there are the following advantages and disadvantages:

Table 26. Advantages and disadvantages of scenario 2

Scenarios Advantages Disadvantages

When at least one The companies that decide to There will be non-continuous
company does not condition their frequencies will spectrum allocation for
embrace the have continuous spectrum. companies that decide not to
conditioning. condition their frequencies.

There is no competition-building
environment for the 5G
development.

Inefficient use of spectrum.

Investment uncertainty.

6.3. About the obligations

For an efficient allocation of resources in the sector and for them to contribute
to its development, it is necessary to establish commitments to reduce the
coverage and quality gaps that exist in the country.

As detailed in section 4, despite having a large part of the population covered

by mobile and fixed services, there are still sectors of the population that do
not have access to them. Also, of the group that access these services, there is
a sector that does not have quality services. In this context, it is important to
ensure adequate access to services for the entire population, which includes
ensuring their quality, since, among other factors, it also affects the rate of
internet use, which in the second quarter 2020 is 64.8% according to the
National Institute of Statistics and Data Processing (INEI).

In addition, considering the continuous increase in demand for these services

and that these are of greater importance for the development of activities of
the population (telework, tele-education, telemedicine, e-commerce), it is
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considered important to contribute to the development of these activities and

reduce the gaps in the most efficient way and in a timely manner, encouraging
greater investments by operating companies.

Thus, the most relevant commitments include, but are not limited to, the
following:

1 Fixed and mobile internet coverage in unserved populated centers, for

this, operators can use the allocated frequency bands, ensuring technical
efficiency.
2 Certain number of 5G stations nationwide.
3 Coverage on roads.
4 Technological improvement of coverage through 4G or higher.
5 Fiber optic connections.
6 Implementation of base stations in urban or most densely populated
areas.
7 Offers at special rates in rural areas.
8 Wi-fi access points to the population.
9 Granting connectivity to State institutions.
10 National Roaming.
11 Real-time OSS.
12 Connectivity in border areas.
13 Implementation of 911 systems with geolocation.
14 Implementation of connectivity systems for telemedicine or tele-
education projects

Spectrum allocation allows establishing important investment commitments

by operators, since accessing more of this resource allows the diversification
of their activities and products. However, it must be ensured that these
commitments do not affect the financial structure of the companies, so the
companies are required to offer the investment commitments by themselves.
Thus, it contributes to closing gaps and increasing internet service access.

6.4. Radio spectrum caps

As indicated in section 3 hereof, through Ministerial Resolution 085-2019

MTC/01.03, as amended by Ministerial Resolution 757-2019-MTC/01.03,
radio spectrum allocation caps are established by group of bands, applicable
by operator or economic group, in the same geographic area of allocation at
the national, provincial and/or district level.

In this regard, in the case of the mid bands, frequency ranges above 1 GHz to 6
GHz are considered; it currently corresponds to the 1900 MHz, 1.7/2.1 GHz,
2.3 GHz, 2.5 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands. In the specific case of the 3.5 GHz

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frequency band, the 3300 - 3800 MHz frequency range is considered, which
has been allocated, channeled and identified considering future IMT
applications, as indicated in section 5.1 hereof.

Nonetheless, it is important to indicate that for the calculation of the spectrum

caps, frequency bands with the following characteristics were considered:

- Frequency bands that are mainly identified for International Mobile

Telecommunications (IMT) in the National Frequency Allocation Plan.
- Frequency bands that have medium-term projects to be adapted for
the development of these services.
- Amount of radio spectrum to be allocated in the aforementioned
frequency bands; that is, the amount of spectrum without considering
guard bands and in accordance with the channeling approved or to be
approved by the MTC for IMT.

In this respect, the radio spectrum cap should be modified if only part of the
3300 - 3800 MHz frequency range is subject to tender, since the amount of
radio spectrum allocable for IMT in the referred band would change depending
on the amount available in the tender.

Furthermore, it should also be noted that it would be appropriate to establish

a radio spectrum cap for frequency bands above 6 GHz, taking for this
calculation the amount of radio spectrum available for public tender in the 26
GHz frequency band.

Likewise, in order for all operating companies that are currently in the market
to participate in the tender for the 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz frequency bands, they
will be allowed to voluntarily return the excess radio spectrum that each one
has, considering the radio spectrum caps established.

Finally, the extension of the slack of the radio spectrum cap in the public tender
for bids for the 26 GHz frequency band should also be evaluated, as long as
there is radio spectrum available, which will enable companies to opt for more
of this scarce resource.

7. Spectrum for Private Telecommunications Services

The allocation of new radio spectrum frequencies for advanced mobile

services not only constitutes a significant improvement for public
telecommunication services due to all the opportunities and services it offers,
but also due to its application and use in industrial networks or also known as
vertical industries, as it replaces current wireless networks and makes
possible new business models that require fast and stable connections, such

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as: automation of factories, business parks, local networks in ports or airports,

autonomous vehicles, among others.

With 5G in each vertical, the potential for improvement over existing mobile
networks is more than evident, both in efficiency, productivity and cost
reduction for industries.

Germany was the first country in the world to reserve part of the 3.4–3.8 GHz
band, a pioneer band for 5G services for vertical industries. Currently, Slovenia
and Sweden also plan to use a part of the 3.4–3.8 GHz band. Another of the
bands identified for 5G is the 26 GHz band, which could also be used for this
type of service. In that vein, Germany and Finland plan to award parts of the
26 GHz band as local licenses.

International experience

A brief review of the international experience regarding 5G spectrum for

industrial networks is presented below.

Germany

Germany became the pioneer country in using 5G spectrum for vertical

industries, hand in hand with Siemens and Qualcomm Technologies, which
implemented the first private 5G network in a real industrial environment
using the 3.7-3.8GHz band66.

It should be noted that the German telecommunications regulatory authority,

Bundesnetzagentur, reserved 100 MHz of spectrum in the 3.7-3.8GHz band for
private companies; thus, since November 2019, interested parties can request
local licenses in the aforementioned band for their use in 5G vertical
industries. To this end, the German regulatory authority published the final
application rules and forms on its website67.

It is also important to note that the regulatory authority plans to carry out a
review of the rules in one year, particularly to explore the possibility of using
the 3.7-3.8 GHz band also as temporary additional capacity by the four
licensees that acquired national licenses for 3.4 - 3.7 GHz in the 5G spectrum
auction (the three German mobile operators: Telekom Deutschland, Vodafone

66See: https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2019/11/26/qualcomm-technologies-and-siemens-set-first-5g-private-
standalone-network
67See:

https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Oeffe
ntlicheNetze/LokaleNetze/lokalenetze-node.html

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and Telefónica Germany; and the new entrant Drillisch (United Internet
group)68.

Regarding the 26 GHz band, the regulatory authority plans to award 5G

spectrum for industrial applications on a first-come, first-served basis and as
local licenses according to the draft framework conditions for the allocation of
spectrum in said band, which is published for comments69. The rules planned
for its allocation will be very similar to those for local licenses in the 3.7 to 3.8
GHz band.

Belgium

In January 2020, the Ministry of Telecommunications proposed to the Belgian

Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications (BIPT) the possibility of
issuing 4G and 5G licenses for vertical industries in the 3.8 to 4.2 GHz band
with a spectrum cap of 40 MHz70.

Slovenia

The Agency for Communication Networks and Services of the Republic of

Slovenia (AKOS) plans to allocate 10 MHz of spectrum in the 3.4–3.5 GHz band
for vertical industries in the multi-band auction that it has been preparing and
where it will award spectrum in the 700 MHz band, the 1427-1517 MHz band,
new licenses for the 2.1 GHz band, a part of the 2.3 GHz band, 3.6 GHz and the
26 GHz band71.

In October 2019, AKOS published its response to a public consultation on

market demand and technical characteristics that it carried out in July 2019 72
and planned to grant licenses by June 30, 2020. However, due to the crisis
caused by COVID-19, this decision has been delayed, so the regulatory
authority will regularly inform interested parties about the procedures,
submission of proposals and comments to public consultations73.

Finland

68See: https://www.cullen-international.com/product/documents/sections?section=f18f2e46-3e41-4e67-b68a-
631c72c2d4ad&orderBy=country&uniqueNumber=B5TEEU20190013
69See:

https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Instituti
onen/Frequenzen/OffentlicheNetze/LokaleNetze/20200625_VV26GHz.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=4
70
See: https://www.bipt.be/operators/publication/consultation-at-the-request-of-the-minister-of-telecommunications-
regarding-a-draft-bill-and-three-draft-royal-decrees-regarding-mobile-networks
71See: https://www.akos-rs.si/fileadmin/user_upload/Posvetovalni-dokument-za-JR.pdf
72
See: https://www.akos-rs.si/javna-posvetovanja-in-razpisi/novica/odgovor-agencije-na-prejete-pripombe-na-
posvetovalni-dokument-pred-pripravo-javnega-razpisa-za-dodelitev-radijskih-frekvenc-za-zagotavljanje-javnih-
komunikacijskih-storitev
73
See: https://www.akos-rs.si/medijsko-sredisce/sporocila-za-javnost/novica/agencija-je-zacela-pripravljati-javni-razpis-
za-dodelitev-radijskih-frekvenc-za-mobilne-tehnologije

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On June 8, 2020, the 26 GHz (25.1-27.5GHz) spectrum auction organized by

the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (TRAFICOM) ended.
Operators Elisa Corporation (25.1GHz-25.9GHz), Telia Finland (25.9GHz-
26.7GHz) and DNA (26.7GHz-27.5GHz) 74 became the successful bidders.
The band was auctioned in 3 blocks with a spectrum cap of 800MH, using the
simultaneous multiple-round auction with changes and managed to raise 21
million euros in revenue for the State. The company Auctiometrix advised the
regulatory authority TRAFICOM on the implementation of the auction and
provided the Electronic Auction System75.

It should be noted that the lower side of the band (24.25-25.1 GHz) was
excluded from the auction, being reserved for local 5G networks, for example,
in ports or industrial facilities. The updated frequency allocation plan (annex
to Regulation 4 of TRAFICOM) reserves this band for "private local radio
networks based on mobile technology for a limited group of users"76.

Finland is one of the few EU member states that plans to use the entire band
(24.25–27.5 GHz) for 5G. Along these lines, Bill 98/2020, which is currently in
Parliament, could also allow smaller public local radio networks for an
unlimited group of users (for example, passengers in ports) in these bands77.

France

In January 2019, France's Electronic Communications, Postal and Print Media

Distribution Regulatory Authority (ARCEP) and the government made a public
call to interested parties to make trial licenses available in the 26 GHz band
(26.5-27.5 GHz) to implement open test platforms in 5G78.

Operators that will build these small-scale 5G test networks should open them
up to gamers interested in experimenting with new use cases, even if they
intend to use a combination of frequencies. In exchange:

• Trial licenses will be valid for up to three years.

• They will benefit from a regulatory sandbox, which will allow them to test
under a light regulation regime.

In October 2019, the regulatory authority announced that it granted 11 trial

licenses, in the 26 GHz band to build small-scale 5G test networks to allow

74
See: https://www.traficom.fi/en/communications/communications-networks/spectrum-auction-26-ghz-frequency-band
75See: https://www.traficom.fi/en/communications/communications-networks/spectrum-auction-26-ghz-frequency-band
76 See: https://auctiometrix.com/finlands-26ghz-auction-concluded/
77
See:https://www.traficom.fi/en/regulations?communicationsnetworks=%255B137%255D&group=communicationsnetwo
rks&limit=20&offset=0&query=&sort=created&toggle=Radio%20Frequency%20Regulation%204&typeofstatute=%255B1
2%255D
78 See: https://www.eduskunta.fi/FI/vaski/HallituksenEsitys/Sivut/HE_98+2020.aspx

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experiments with new use cases. The licenses were granted to both traditional
telecommunication companies and vertical industries in various fields79.

As of September of this year, the regulatory authority has issued fourteen trial
licenses for new use cases in the 5G band80.

United Kingdom

Until March 2019, the telecommunications regulator OFCOM launched a public

consultation on proposals to make spectrum available in a range of spectrum
bands on a shared basis, among the proposed bands for shared access are:

• 1800 MHz (1781.7-1785 MHz paired with 1876.7-1880 MHz)

• 2300 MHz (2390-2400 MHz)
• 3.8 - 4.2 GHz

Thus, the regulator seeks to support deployment of local networks in various

sectors, including the Internet of Things (IoT), enterprise, logistics, mining and
agriculture, as well as help to improve the quality of mobile coverage in poorly
served areas. To this end, interested parties must request licenses from the
regulator, specifying the bands and the locations in which they wish to
operate81.

In July 2019, OFCOM decided to make local licenses available in the 1800 MHz,
2300 MHz, and 3.8–4.2 GHz band shared spectrum on a regulator-managed
basis, on a first-come, first-served basis, with no eligibility restrictions for
licenses and an authorization approach82.

Table 27. 5G spectrum for vertical industries in some countries

Country Spectrum allocated for Licensing mode Scope of

5G industrial networks license
Germany 3,7- 3,8 GHz On a first-come, first- Local
served basis
26,5- 27,5 GHz
Belgium 3,8- 4,2 GHz (proposed) On a first-come, first- Local
served basis
Slovenia 3,4 - 3,5 GHz (proposed) On a first-come, first- Local
served basis
Finland 24,25 - 25,1 GHz On a first-come, first- Local
served basis

79See: https://en.arcep.fr/news/press-releases/p/n/5g-3.html
80See: https://en.arcep.fr/news/press-releases/p/n/5g-6.html
81See:https://www.arcep.fr/cartes-et-donnees/nos-publications-chiffrees/experimentations-5g-en-france/tableau-de-bord-

des-experimentations-5g-en-france.html#c20576
82See: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/enabling-opportunities-for-innovation

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France 26,5- 27,5 GHz (trial On a first-come, first- Regional

licenses served basis
United 3,8–4,2 GHz On a first-come, first- Local
Kingdom served basis

Other countries outside Europe, including the United States, Japan and
Australia, are also making progress in their plans to identify and allocate
spectrum for private 5G local networks with a primary focus on the 3.7, 26 and
28 GHz frequency bands.

United States
With the completion of the CBRS 3.5 GHz (3550-3650 MHz) spectrum auction
in August of this year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
managed to raise about 4.6 billion dollars with 20,625 licenses offered.83

The 3.5 GHz Band Spectrum is expected to help operators improve their 5G
coverage, as well as provide new opportunities for companies to deploy
private 4G and 5G networks84.

Japan

Japan's Ministry of Communications started to accept applications for the

deployment of local 5G networks in December 2019. FUJITSU, a technology
company, announced in February 2020 that it received Japan's first private
provisional 5G license in the 28.2 GHz to 28.3 GHz range85. The company
announced in March, the launch of Japan's first commercial private 5G
network86.

For its part, NOKIA announced it is building a strategic ecosystem partnership

to bring private LTE and 5G networks to industrial and government customers
in Japan87.

Australia
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) also announced
that there would be opportunities for new entrants to the 5G market, including
industry verticals, to roll out private networks88 (ACMA, 2016).

83See:https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/157884/enabling-wireless-innovation-through-local-

licensing.pdf
84 See: https://www.fcc.gov/auction/105
85 See: https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/35-ghz-band/35-ghz-band-overview
86
See: https://www.fujitsu.com/global/about/resources/news/press-releases/2020/0327-01.html
87
See:https://www.nokia.com/about-us/news/releases/2019/12/11/nokia-builds-strategic-ecosystem-partnership-to-bring-
5g-and-iot-to-enterprises-in-japan/
88
See:https://www.acma.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-08/5G%20and%20mobile%20network%20developments-
%20Emerging%20issues%20pdf.pdf

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Opposite view of GSMA

For the GSMA, the successful deployment of ultra-high speed services is based
on timely access to the correct amount and type of spectrum over the next few
years, as shown in an industry position published in the paper “5G Spectrum
GSMA Public Policy Position89” (GSMA, 2019).

This paper outlines the GSMA’s key 5G spectrum positions which focus on the
areas where governments, regulators and the mobile industry must cooperate
to make 5G a success

Setting spectrum aside for verticals in priority 5G bands (i.e. 3.5/26/28 GHz)
could jeopardize the success of public 5G services and may waste spectrum.
For the GSMA, sharing approaches, such as leasing, are better options for
verticals that require access to spectrum.

This position is reiterated in the paper “Mobile Networks for Industry

Verticals: Spectrum Best Practice,” where the GSMA emphasizes the role that
regulators play and the best practices to promote mobile networks for
verticals without negatively impacting commercial 5G services, stating that
privately licensed allocations risk being underused and can undermine fair
spectrum awards. According to the GSMA, mobile operators already support
verticals and can offer private networks with dedicated spectrum where
necessary90 (GSMA, 2020).

8. Unlicensed Spectrum

It is important to note that bands below 6 GHz are considered much more
valuable than high bands and that the band below 1 GHz is especially useful
when long range propagation is required. In this connection, the 6GHz band is
the upper part of the mid-band spectrum that offers an interesting balance
between coverage and capacity, which makes it attractive for different
industries such as IMT and WiFi (Cave & Webb, 2015).

This section includes the study of the 6 GHz band as unlicensed spectrum, as
well as spectrum used in vertical markets and a possible implementation,
following the US CBRS model.

89 See: https://www.gsma.com/spectrum/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/5G-Spectrum-Positions-SPA.pdf
90 See: https://www.gsma.com/spectrum/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Mobile-Networks-for-Industry-Verticals.pdf

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8.1. Use of the 6GHz Band as an unlicensed band

This pandemic has taught us all lately how fundamental to our well-being is
the state of our network, the quality of our connectivity and its ability to scale.
Today's reality accelerates the need -which was previously clear for
regulators- for significant capacity upgrades.

Wi-Fi carries much more Internet traffic than any other wireless technology
and has survived quite well, until now. Opening up 6 GHz frequency bands for
Wi-Fi is the right move to ensure that this widely used wireless technology can
deliver the performance needed for future applications and networks. Imagine
the traffic experience changing from a 2-lane highway to an 8-lane mega
highway. Wi-Fi 6E allocates channels that do not overlap each other, which will
help reduce congestion significantly, particularly in areas where many
networks operate.

8.1.1. Legal Basis

• Modification and inclusion of the secondary allocation of the portion of the

6GHz band (5925 - 6425 MHz) as an unlicensed band in note P23 of the
National Frequency Allocation Plan
• Amendment of items 1,3 of Section 28 of the Consolidated Text of the
General Regulations of the Telecommunications Act
• Modification of Ministerial Resolution 199-2013-MTC/03

8.1.2. Definition of WiFi 6E

The WiFi 6E is the main standard that can operate in the 6 GHz band as an
unlicensed band. However, the 5G NR-U could also be included, among other
wireless standards.

The WiFi 6E is the next generation of WiFi connections. Currently, most

wireless devices use WiFi 4 and WiFi 5, both technologies use 2.4 GHz and 5
GHz bands. Then we have WiFi 6 that uses both radio spectrum bands at the
same time.

The available WiFi spectrum is already overloaded due to the use of many
connected devices, experiencing congestion at peak times.

Advanced wireless technologies will likely become an essential part of the

fabric that links billions of devices, machines and people in the
hyperconnected age. They promise dramatic performance improvements such
as faster speeds, increased data capacity, and precise location sensing.

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Likewise, according to Deloitte91, advanced wireless technologies can play a

crucial role in connecting machines and devices –inside buildings, on
campuses and in the external world- and in driving smart factory solutions. In
contrast to past generations of wireless networks, 5G and WiFi 6 networks can
interoperate seamlessly with one another (Deloitte Insights, 2020, p. 6).

In health care, 5G and WiFi 6 can work side by side to drive advances in
telemedicine, remote monitoring, and disease management that benefit
patient outcomes. Municipalities can use a combination of traditional and
advanced wireless technologies to power smart cities, improving the
effectiveness of public services through traffic monitoring and accident
response. In retail, next-generation wireless initiatives may support analyzing
purchase history, inventory trends, and foot traffic to optimize product
development, product displays, and ordering.

The 6 GHz unlicensed band is divided into 4 large blocks of spectrum:

• UNII-5 (5925 – 6425 MHz)

• UNII-6 (6425 – 6525 MHz)
• UNII-7 (6525 – 6875 MHz)
• UNII-8 (6875 – 7125 MHz)

8.1.3. Wi-Fi 6E Features92

The Wi-Fi 6E81 has the following features:

• Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) effectively

shares channels to increase network efficiency and lower latency for
traffic in high-demand environments.
• Multi-user MIMO allows more downlink data to be transferred at one time,
enabling access points (APs) to concurrently handle more devices.
• 160 MHz channel utilization capability increases bandwidth to deliver
greater performance with low latency.
• Target Wake Time (TWT) significantly improves network efficiency and
device battery life, including IoT devices.
• 1024QAM modulation increases throughput for emerging, bandwidth-
intensive uses by encoding more data in the same amount of spectrum.
• Transmit beamforming enables higher data rates at a given range to
increase network capacity.

Enterprises building their future with 5G and Wi-Fi 6

91

92See:
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8.1.4. International experience

Approval of the 6 GHz band as an unlicensed band has just started this year in
some countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom.
Latin America

In Latin America, Brazil through Anatel is evaluating the possibility of using

the 6 GHz band to include the possibility of using the frequency bands for
WiFi6E equipment.

Anatel's advisor, Carlos Baigorri, mentions: “It is not new that Anatel points out
the importance of WiFi as a low-cost alternative to promote connectivity,
reducing the digital divide that exists in Brazilian society, but also as a way of
lowering the Internet connections of the 3G and 4G networks, which enables
downloading the traffic generated by SMP connections (mobile services), making
this service economically viable for end users. The same applies for 5G.”93

However, when evaluating the technical conditions on the possibility of Wi-Fi

6e equipment operating without a license along 6 GHz, Anatel has been
listening to demands for a 500 MHz reserve band to be instituted in the band,
leaving room for an eventual allocation to 5G in the future.

On July 30, during a debate, Anatel's superintendent of grants and resources,

Vinicius Caram, mentioned: “But if the Board understands that it is necessary
to do some kind of analysis in order not to grant 1.2 GHz for now, it can
evaluate which is the best use for the spectrum."94

In addition, Caram pointed out that a large amount of spectrum (3.2 GHz) will
already be auctioned for 5G in 2021. Also, he recalled that the use of 5G in
unlicensed spectrum (the so-called NR-U, or New Radio unlicensed band) is
also possible at 6 GHz.

In summary, a position has not yet been established regarding its possible use
as an unlicensed band.

South Korea

South Korea could become the first country in Asia to launch the 6 GHz band
as Wi-Fi. The South Korean Ministry of Science and ICT (MSICT) issued a
proposed “amendment to technical standards,” that is, a new regulation
proposed for public consultation.

See: https://teletime.com.br/05/05/2020/anatel-abre-caminho-e-espectro-para-a-tecnologia-wifi-6-no-brasil/
93

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The main content of the public consultation is divided into two tables for a
wireless access system.

Table 28. Wireless equipment in the 5 925 - 6 425 MHz band

Power density
Frequency Occupied Frequency
including absolute Observation
band Bandwidth
antenna gain
Power density,
0,5 MHz or more
1 dBm / MHz or less including the absolute
20 MHz or less
antenna gain, must be
average
Más de 20 MHz
-2 dBm / MHz or less
5 925 - 6 425 40 MHz or less The use of drones
MHz should be prohibited
Más de 40 MHz
-5 dBm / MHz or less
80 MHz or less For built-in wireless
devices used in cars,
80 MHz in excess use the 6085 - 6425
-8 dBm / MHz or less
160 MHz or less MHz band

Table 29. Wireless devices in the 5925 - 7125 MHz band used only in buildings

Power density
Frequency Occupied Frequency
including absolute Observation
band Bandwidth
antenna gain
Power density, including
the absolute antenna gain,
must be average

Limited to devices that are

installed and operated by
being connected to the
5 925 - 7 125 power source in the
160 MHz or less 2 dBm / MHz or less
MHz building or devices that
communicate with this
device

Prohibited for use in

mobile vehicles, such as
cars, airplanes, railways,
ships and drones

United States and European Union

The United States95 and the European Union have already made decisions
regarding which spectrum blocks they will use as we may observe in the
following graph:

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Figure N° 30. Use of 6-GHz band as unlicensed band

Source: Litepoint96.

Furthermore, according to the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA), the different

operation types of the 6-GHz band are:

• Very low power

• Low power indoor
• Standard power

Figure N° 31. Operation types in 6-GHz band

Source: DSA

These three types of operation can function in different spectrum portions of

the 6-GHz band. That is the case in the United States, where the FCC has
ordered the use of the 6-GHz band for two types: low power indoor and
standard power. The use of very low power is still being evaluated.

96See: https://www.litepoint.com/wi-fi-6e/

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Figure N° 32. Unlicensed 6-GHz Band – FCC

Source: DSA

The technical requirements stipulated by the FCC for the access points of low
power indoor are as follows:

• Total transmitted power under 30 dBm EIRP.

• Power spectral density limited to 5 dBm/MHz EIRP or less.
• Complies with the emission mask and an emission limit of -27 dBm/MHz,
limited to frequencies below the lower portion of UNII-5 band and above
UNII-8 band.

The low power access points are limited only to the use indoors and they are
able to use the complete spectrum of 6 GHz, i.e. UNII-5 to UNII-8.

Furthermore, the FCC imposes restrictions, so that these access points can be
installed outdoors:

• The low power access points can only have integrated antennas and
providing the ability to connect other antennas to devices is forbidden.
• The low power access points must be clearly tagged with a notice
indicating that “the FCC regulations restrict the operation of this device only
to use indoors.”
• The low power access points cannot operate with a battery.

Furthermore, the devices that are associated with these points must operate
with the following power levels:

• Total transmitted power below 24 dBm EIRP;

• Power spectral density limited to -1 dBm/MHz EIRP or less

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The standard power access points can operate under the following technical
conditions:

• Total transmitted power below 36 dBm PIRE.

• Power spectral density limited to 23 dBm/MHz or less.
• Emission mask and an emission limit of -27 dBm/MHz limited to
frequencies below the lower portion of the UNII-5 band and above the
UNII-8 band.

These access points are only allowed in UNII-5 and UNII-7, which represents
approximately an 850 MHz spectrum. It is worth highlighting that, even in
these bands, standard power devices can only operate under a system called
Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) system. An AFC system knows the
location of the services and will inform the device about which parts of the
spectrum can operate based on the location of the AP, the height of the antenna
and the transmission power.

It is expected that the access point communicates with the AFC system at least
once a day to verify the changes in the allowed frequencies. If both of them
cannot establish a connection, the device must stop the operations after a 24-
hour grace period.

The devices associated with the standard power devices must operate with the
following power levels:

• Total transmitted power below 30 dBm EIRP.

• Power spectral density limited to 17 dBm/MHz EIRP.

The main function of the AFC is to protect the fixed service microwave links.
In a secondary role, it protects the frequencies used by certain radio
astronomy observatories. The AFC system synchronizes daily with the
microwave link database, which operate in UNII-5 and UNII-7 bands97.

8.1.5. Current Use of 6-GHz Band

After analyzing the international experience with the use of the 6-GHz band as
an unlicensed band, it is necessary to take a look at the scenario of use of the
band in Peru.

Currently, the 6-GHz band is allocated according to the following table

Table 30. 6-GHz Band Allocation Chart (5 925 – 7 125 MHz)

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PERU
REGION 2 NOTES AND
ALLOCATION
OBSERVATIONS
5 925 – 6 700 5 925 – 6 700
FIXED FIXED
P92
FIXED - SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) FIXED - SATELLITE (Earth-to-space)
MOBILE MOBILE
6 700 – 7 075 6 700 – 7 075
FIXED FIXED
FIXED - SATELLITE FIXED - SATELLITE P75, P78, P92
(Earth-to-space) (space-to-Earth) (Earth-to-space) (space-to-Earth)
MOBILE MOBILE
7 075 – 7 145 7 075 – 7 145
FIXED FIXED P91, P92
MOBILE MOBILE

Furthermore, its channeling is divided as follows:

Table 31. Band 5 925 – 6 425 MHz Fixed Service using Digital Radio Links
Frequency (MHz)
Channel BW: 29,65 MHz
Outgoing Incoming
1 5 945,20 6 197,24
2 5 974,85 6 226,89
3 6 004,50 6 256,54
4 6 034,15 6 286,19
5 6 063,80 6 315,84
6 6 093,45 6 345,49
7 6 123,10 6 375,14
8 6 152,75 6 404,79

Table 32. Band 6 430 – 7 110 MHz Fixed Service using Digital Radio Links
Frequency (MHz)
Channel BW: 20 MHz
Outgoing Incoming
1 6 440 6 780
2 6 460 6 800

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3 6 480 6 820
4 6 500 6 840
5 6 520 6 860
6 6 540 6 880
7 6 560 6 900
8 6 580 6 920
9 6 600 6 940
10 6 620 6 960
11 6 640 6 980
12 6 660 7 000
13 6 680 7 020
14 6 700 7 040
15 6 720 7 060
16 6 740 7 080

In that regard, we observe that this band is allocated primarily to digital radio
links. To protect these services, it will be necessary to analyze interference
outdoors and operate under an automated frequency coordination (AFC)
system that allows the coexistence of licensed and unlicensed bands, being its
primary implementation a complex process.

Furthermore, this band has a great potential to be allotted as an IMT band in

the upper portion of this band that goes from 6 425 to 7 125 MHz, which will
be studied until the World Radiocommunication Conference of 2023 98. For
that reason, the full use of the band to allocate it secondarily as an unlicensed
band is not proposed.

However, the identification of the expansion of an unlicensed spectrum

identification is not discarded.

In conclusion, regarding the three operation cases of the 6-GHz band as an

unlicensed band, as well as its limitations of operation outdoors and its
possible study for a future IMT band in the lower portion, their
implementation in three phases is proposed, which will take place each year:

98
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Table 33. First Phase – Low Power Indoor

Power
Spectral
Use Operation Maximum
Equipment Density Considerations
Case Band Power
Limited to
EIRP
- Its use is not allowed
30 dBm outdoors.
Access Points 5 dBm / MHz - Access points cannot
EIRP
operate with batteries.
Low - Use in cars, buses,
5 925 - 6425
Power trains and drones is
MHz
Indoor prohibited, except for
24 dBm passenger airplanes
User Devices -1 dBm / MHz
EIRP operating more than
10,000 feet from the
ground.

Table 34. Second Phase – Very Low Power Indoor and Outdoor

Power
Spectral
Use Operation Maximum
Equipment Density Considerations
Case Band Power
Limited to
EIRP
Very
Low
Use in cars, buses,
Power 5 925 - 6425 14 dBm -8 dBm /
Devices trains and drones is
Indoor MHz EIRP MHz
prohibited.
and
Outdoor

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Table 35. Third Phase – Standard Power Outdoor

Power
Spectral
Use Operation Maximum
Equipment Density Restrictions
Case Band Power
Limited to
EIRP
- Access points can only
operate under an
automated frequency
coordination (AFC)
36 dBm 23 dBm /
Access Points system to avoid
EIRP MHz
interference with the
Standard services allocated on a
5 925 - 6425
Power primary basis.
MHz
Outdoor - Use in cars, buses,
trains and drones is
prohibited, except for
passenger airplanes
30 dBm 17 dBm /
User Devices operating more than
EIRP MHz
10,000 feet from the
ground.

9. Conclusions

• The Ministry of Transportation and Communications promotes the

development of these new technologies in order to improve public
telecommunication services and to close connectivity gaps. In this context, this
document will collect important information of the Telecommunications
Sector, which will allow to achieve these objectives.

• This document proposes the allocation plan of 3.5-GHz and 26-GHz frequency
bands through a public tender, in order to maximize their use for the
development of public telecommunications services over a high-speed
wireless network (5G or higher) and establish connectivity commitments.

• It establishes the general framework of the tender to grant concessions for the
provision of public telecommunication services of the abovementioned
network in part of the 3.5-GHz and 26-GHz frequency bands; and it identifies
the radio spectrum for the development of cases for use of unlicensed bands
in the 6-GHz frequency band. To that effect, the diagnosis of the
telecommunication services in the country is prepared to implement the 5G

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technology and promote the use of new technologies; and the legal framework
for the responsibilities of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications
regard the allocation of the radio spectrum is prepared as well.

• In accordance with current regulations, the Ministry of Transportation and

Communications is exclusively responsible for infrastructure and
communication services to manage, allocate and control the radio spectrum
and for the policy and the mechanisms of granting concessions.

• Furthermore, it should be noted that the Consolidated Text of the

Telecommunications Act sets out that the requests for provision of public
telecommunication services require a concession contract, the Ministry of
Transportation and Communications being able to decide on the granting of
the concession through public tender. According to that, concessions such as
the allocation of a radio spectrum are granted mandatorily through a public
tender in certain scenarios in accordance with the regulations of the
abovementioned provision.

• The scenarios that require the mandatory execution of a public tender for the
allocation of a radio spectrum take place when: i) in a given location or service
area, there is a restriction in the availability of frequencies or frequency band
available for the provision of a certain public telecommunication service; ii)
they are included in the PNAF; or iii) the number of concessionaires of a certain
public service is limited under Section 70 of the Consolidated Text of the
Telecommunications Act due to technical restrictions based on scarce
resources.

• Note 1 of the General Application Notes of the National Frequency Allocation

Plan establishes that, in the case of frequency bands outside the Province of
Lima and the Constitutional Province of Callao, the allocation of the radio
spectrum required for the provision of public telecommunication services and
allocated primarily is carried out through a public tender, unless a regulatory
provision sets forth otherwise, as well as in the case of digital radio links for
the provision of public telecommunication services in bands allocated as such
in the National Frequency Allocation Plan. Furthermore, according to Notes
P73A and P73B of the National Frequency Allocation Plan, bands included
between 3 300 - 3 400 MHz and between 3 600 - 3 800 MHz are primarily
allocated for the provision of public telecommunication services using

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wireless access systems; the nationwide allocation of the spectrum for the
exploitation of such services will be carried out through a public tender.

• In this context, since we are dealing with a public tender for granting a single
concession and allocating a radio spectrum, it is admissible to issue a
resolution of the minister’s office granting the single concession, even when
the successful bidder has a previous concession, and to issue a resolution of
the director’s office granting the right to use the allocated spectrum,
respectively, in accordance with the bidding terms and conditions of the public
tender. Likewise, the operators must be subject to the various regulations
issued about the radio spectrum.

• Regarding the current situation of public telecommunication services, an

increase in the number of mobile and fixed internet connections is observed in
the last few years. As of June 2020, there are 23.6 million mobile connections
(which is equal to a penetration rate of 79 per 100 people) and 2.58 million
fixed connections (which is equal to a penetration rate of 27 per 100
households). Furthermore, there are increasingly more and more connections
that have access through 4G technology and optical fiber. Likewise, the
number of 4G antennas has increased in the last few years. The growth of 2G
antennas has stopped. Moreover, during the later months of this year, the
traffic of data of mobile networks has increased in 37% and the traffic of voice
in mobile networks has increased in 36% comparing February and August.

• Regarding coverage of the fixed internet service, 3.8% of populated areas has
coverage, which encompasses 70.3% of the population; while, for the mobile
service, 42% of populated areas has coverage, which encompasses 89.5% of
the population. It is worth highlighting that, considering also the future
coverage commitments of companies with the Ministry of Transportation and
Communications (MTC), a coverage gap of 58% of total populated areas
(which is equal to 57,524 populated areas) is obtained, which impedes that
3.37 million people have coverage of mobile and fixed internet services.

• In that connection, the existence of coverage gaps is evidenced in a scenario

where the traffic of data and voice is constantly growing. It is important that
private investment continues to be promoted, as it has been in the
commitments that operator companies have made with the MTC.

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• The identification and the allocation of spectrum frequencies for 5G services

constitute a significant improvement, not only for public telecommunication
networks, but also for private networks by offering more efficiency,
productivity and cost reduction to the industries. Likewise, defining the
minimum technical operating conditions will allow the citizen to identify when
they are actually browsing 5G networks.

• 3,5-GHz, 5-GHz and 26-GHz Bands are necessary for the deployment of 5G
networks. Given the current allocation degree of the 3.5-GHz band, it is
convenient to develop mechanisms that allow the concessionaires in the band
to be able to have the necessary spectrum and allow the development of 5G,
without overlooking that new operators can also have access to such
spectrum.

• Conditioning will allow that companies obtain a contiguous allocation in the

frequency band from 3 300 to 3 800 MHz in order to provide advanced next-
5G-generation mobile services.

• Conditioning will allow companies to obtain a contiguous allocation in the 3

300 - 3 800 MHz frequency band, in order to provide advanced 5G next
generation mobile services.

• Allocation on a secondary basis of a portion of the 6 GHz band (5925 - 6425

MHz) would allow the development of new wireless technologies such as WiFi
6E, among others, allowing a better experience for the user in terms of speed
and quality in navigation, mainly indoors.

• If a company with a current allocation in the 3400 - 3600 MHz frequency band
agrees to undertake the conditioning process and is one of the successful
bidders of the tender for the 3300 - 3800 MHz frequency band, the company
will return the entire spectrum allocated in the 3400 - 3600 MHz frequency
band.

• If a company with current allocation in the 3400 - 3600 MHz frequency band
agrees to undertake the conditioning process and is not part of the successful
bidders of the tender for the 3300 - 3800 MHz frequency band, in accordance
with Section 217 of the Consolidated Text of the General Regulations of the
Telecommunications Act, the MTC will modify of its own motion the
frequencies allocated in the 3400 - 3600 MHz frequency band, so that the
spectrum is grouped contiguously in any range of the 3300 - 3800 MHz
frequency band.

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• If at least one company with a current allocation in the 3400 - 3600 MHz
frequency band does not accept to embrace the conditioning process, a
minimum of 300 MHz corresponding to the 3300 - 3400 MHz and 3600 - 3800
MHz frequency ranges will be tendered. Likewise, the available free spaces
obtained as a result of the Conditioning process may be tendered.

• The bidding process must consider a value for the return of allocated portions,
in order to use this value in the bidding of the 3300 - 3800 MHz frequency
band. Likewise, criteria must be established for the return of portions seeking
uniformity of the allocated ranges and ranges to be tendered, taking into
consideration the mechanism with which they obtained the spectrum
allocation (public tender and request of a party), the geographic areas of
allocation and the band to be returned.

• The allocation process of the 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz bands is aimed to allow the
concessionaires to make efficient use of the spectrum, to facilitate the
deployment of new technologies such as 5G to improve the quality of
telecommunications services for the benefit of users and to reduce the
coverage gap in the different geographical areas. In this sense, the allocation
process allows assigning the spectrum to whoever uses it the most and uses it
in a way that maximizes its added value; therefore, the successful bidders
establish an economic offer and investment commitments.

• Different factors are considered for the auction, such as the available spectrum
supply, the flexibility for its allocation, the risk of spectrum concentration, the
investments to be made for the deployment of networks, investment
commitments and incentives for new operators in the band.

• The clock combinatorial auction mechanism will be used, which is composed

of two stages and is characterized by allowing operators to obtain the amount
of spectrum according to their needs; as well as the specific location. In the
first stage, the amounts of spectrum blocks are assigned according to the
economic offers made by the companies in each round, where these offers will
have a component of economic value and another of commitments. In the
second stage, by means of a sealed envelope contest, the specific locations of
the frequencies will be assigned.

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• The participation of bidders that have agreed to be conditioned and that have
an allocation in the 3.5 GHz band are subject to the presentation of joint offers
for the 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz bands; otherwise, they may submit individual
offers.

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ANNEX 1: Channeling and allocation of 3300 MHz - 3800 MHz

DEPARTAMENTO PROVINCIA 3 300 - 3 400 MHz A B C D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 E F G H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 3 600 - 3 700 MHz 3 700 - 3 800 MHz
Lima
Lima Callao
Resto de Provincias Lima
Ica
Ica
Resto de Provincias Ica
Santa
Anchash
Resto de Provincias Ancash
Trujillo
La Libertad
Resto de Provincias La Libertad
Chiclayo
Lambayeque
Resto de Provincias Lambayeque
Piura
Piura
Resto de Provincias Piura
Arequipa
Arequipa La Unión
Resto de Provincias Arequipa
Cusco
Acomayo
Cusco Chumbivilcas
Paucartambo
Resto de Provincias Cuzco
Cajamarca
Cajamarca
Resto de Provincias Cajamarca
Amazonas Todas las Provincias
Putumayo
Loreto
Resto de Provincias Loreto
Coronel Portillo
Ucayali
Resto de Provincias Ucayali
San Martín
San Martín
Resto de Provincias San Martin
San Román
Puno
Resto de Provincias Puno
Huancayo
Junín
Resto de Provincias Junín
Tacna Todas las Provincias
Oxapampa
Pasco
Resto de Provincias Pasco
Moquegua Todas las Provincias
Tumbes Todas las Provincias

3400 MHz - 3600 MHz 3600 MHz - 3800 MHz

Operadores de Servicios Públicos de fijo inalámbrico: Operadores de Servicios Satelitales Privados: Empresa Pública con Servicios Satelitales:
AMERICATEL PERÚ S.A. TELEVISION NACIONAL PERUANA S.A.C. CORPAC S.A.
ENTEL PERÚ S.A. COMPAÑIA PERUANA DE RADIODIFUSION S.A.
AMÉRICA MÓVIL PERÚ S.A.C. GRUPORPP S.A.C.
TELEFÓNICA DEL PERÚ S.A.A. ANDINA DE RADIODIFUSION S.A.C.
GAMACOM S.A.C.
Restricción de disponibilidad

Note: The company Telefónica del Perú S.A.A., has a national assignment.
Source: National Frequency Registry, DGPPC and DGAT information.
Elaborated by: ST-CMPNAF

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ANNEX 2: Possible results of public tender for 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz bands

As a result of the Public Tender, there will be various award results for 3.5 GHz and
26 GHz frequency bands. In this section, by way of example, some possible results
are described for the 2 possible scenarios: scenario with conditioning of the 3.5 GHz
band and scenario without 3.5 GHz band conditioning.

Scenario 1 - With 3.5 GHz band conditioning

In this scenario, all operators with spectrum assignment in the 3400 - 3600 MHz
frequency band must benefit from the conditioning. As an example, 3 possible award
results for the 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz frequency bands will be explored:

Outcome 1: Award of 50 MHz and 100 MHz in the 3.5 GHz band; and 150 MHz
and 200 MHz in the 26 GHz band

For the present result, the case is analyzed that, as a result of the tender, the
following is presented:

• Two (2) operators that do not have spectrum allocation in 3400 - 3600 MHz
frequency band and each obtain 100 MHz from the 3.5 GHz band and 150
MHz from 26 GHz band (operators A and B).
• Two (2) operators that have spectrum assignment in 3400 - 3600 MHz
frequency band and each one obtains 100 MHz from 3.5 GHz band and 150
MHz from 26 GHz band (operators C and F).
• Two (2) operators that have spectrum assignment in 3400 - 3600 MHz
frequency band and each one obtains 50 MHz from 3.5 GHz band (operators
D and E); and, one of them obtains 200 MHz from 26 GHz band (operator D).

The above described is summarized in the following graph:

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Also, for this possible result, it is necessary to indicate the following:

• Operators A, B, C, D and F will obtain the spectrum in 3.5 and 26 GHz bands
for twenty (20) years, according to the Article 159 of the Unique Ordered
Text of General Regulation of Telecommunications Law, the spectrum
obtained as a result of tender, will be linked to a new unique concession.
• Operator E will obtain spectrum in 3.5 GHz band for twenty (20) years-
According to article 159 of the Unique Ordered Text of General Regulation of
Telecommunications Law, the spectrum obtained as a result of this tender
will be linked to a new single award.

Outcome 2: Award of 100 MHz in 3.5 GHz band; and allocation of 150 MHz and
200 MHz in 26 GHz band

Also, for this possible result, it is necessary to indicate the following:

• Two (2) operators that do not have spectrum assignment in 3400 - 3600
MHz frequency band and each obtain 100 MHz from 3.5 GHz band and 150
MHz from 26 GHz band (operators A and B).
• Two (2) operators that have spectrum assignment in 3400 - 3600 MHz
frequency band and each one obtains 100 MHz from 3.5 GHz band and 150
MHz from 26 GHz band (operators C and D).
• Two (2) operators that have spectrum assignment in 3400 - 3600 MHz
frequency band and as a result of this tender, do not obtain spectrum in 3.5
GHz band. According to article 217 of the Unique Ordered Text of General
Regulation of Telecommunications Law, the MTC will modify its assigned
frequencies, maintaining, both operators, with 50 MHz in 3.5 GHz band
(operators E and F). Likewise, one of them obtains 200 MHz in the 26 GHz
band (operator E).

The above described is summarized in the following graph:

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Also, for this possible result, it is necessary to indicate the following:

• Operators A, B, C and D will obtain the spectrum in 3.5 and 26 GHz bands for
twenty (20) years, according to the Article 159 of the Unique Ordered Text
of The General Regulation of Telecommunications Law. The spectrum
obtained as a result of the tender will be linked to a new unique concesión.
• The resulting allocation of operators E and F, in 3.5 GHz band, will continue
to be linked to the concession related to the allocation of spectrum in 3400 -
3600 MHz band. Likewise, the resulting allocation of operator E in 26 GHz
band It will be linked to a new unique concession, according to article 159 of
the Unique Ordered Text of The General Regulation of Telecommunications
Law; that is, operator E will obtain spectrum in 26 GHz band for twenty (20)
years.

Outcome 3: Award of 80 MHz in 3.5 GHz band and 150 MHz in 26 GHz band

For the present result, the case is analyzed that, as a result of the tender, the
following is presented:

• Two (2) operators that do not have spectrum assignment in 3400 - 3600 MHz
frequency band, each obtain 80 MHz from the 3.5 GHz band; and 150 MHz of
26 GHz band (operators A and B).
• Three (3) operators that have spectrum assignment in the 3400 - 3600 MHz
band and each obtain 80 MHz from 3.5 GHz band and 150 MHz from 26 GHz
band (operators C, D and E).
• One (1) operator that has spectrum assignment in the 3400 - 3600 MHz
frequency band, as a result of the tender, but does not obtain spectrum in 3.5
GHz band, for which, according to article 217 of Unique Ordered Text of The
General Regulations of Telecommunications Law, the MTC will modify its
assigned frequencies, maintaining 50 MHz in 3.5 GHz band (operator F).
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• 50 MHz remains unassigned in the 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz bands, for a later
adjudication process.

The above described is summarized in the following graph:

Also, for this possible result, it is necessary to indicate the following:

• Operators A, B, C, D and E may obtain spectrum in 3.5 and 26 GHz bands for
twenty (20) years, according to article 159 of the Unique Ordered Text of The
General Regulation of Telecommunications Law; spectrum obtained as a
result of this tender, will be linked to a new unique concession.
• The resulting allocation of operator F, in 3.5 GHz band, will continue to be
linked to the concession due to the allocation of spectrum in the 3400 - 3600
MHz band.

Note:

It should be noted that location and bandwidths of operators, indicated in preceding

graphs, are referential. Locations and bandwidths that operators will obtain as a
result of these public tender for 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz bands, will depend on the stages
of the auction under the combinatorial clock auction scheme, which is developed in
section 6.2.1.3.

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Scenario 2 - No Conditioning of 3.5 GHz band

This scenario occurs when at least, one company that has an assignment in 3400 -
3600 MHz band does not agree to conditioning, therefore, of the 500 MHz of the
3300 - 3800 MHz band, at least 300 are tendered MHz, corresponding to the
frequency ranges 3300 - 3400 MHz and 3600 - 3800 MHz. As an example, a possible
result of the allocation of the 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz frequency bands will be explored:

Result: Award of 100 MHz in 3.5 GHz band and 200 MHz in 26 GHz band

For the present result, the case that could arise after this tender is analyzed:
• One (1) operator that does not have spectrum assignment in 3400 - 3600
MHz frequency band, and obtains 100 MHz from 3.5 GHz band; and 200 MHz
of 26 GHz band (operator A).
• One (1) operator that has spectrum assignment in 3400 - 3600 MHz
frequency band and decides not to participate in this tender of 3.5 GHz and
26 GHz bands, therefore, does not benefit from conditioning (operator B).
• One (1) operator that has spectrum assignment in 3400 - 3600 MHz band
and takes advantage of conditioning; it gets 100 MHz from 3.5 GHz band and
200 MHz from 26 GHz band (operator C).
• Two (2) operators that have spectrum assignment in 3400 - 3600 MHz
frequency band, take advantage of conditioning and, as a result of this tender,
but do not obtain spectrum in 3.5 GHz band, so according to article 217 of
Unique Ordered Text of General Regulation of the Telecommunications Law,
MTC. will modify its assigned frequencies maintaining, both operators, with
50 MHz in 3.5 GHz band; however, both get 200 MHz in 26 GHz band
(operators D and E).

The above described is summarized in the following graph:

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Also, for this possible result, it is necessary to indicate the following:

• Operators A and C may obtain spectrum in 3.5 and 26 GHz bands for twenty
(20) years, as mentioned in Article 159 of the Unique Ordered Text of The
General Regulations of The Telecommunications Law. The spectrum
obtained as a result of the tender will be linked to a new unique concession.
• Operator B, by not benefiting from the conditioning, maintains its assignment
in the 3400 - 3600 MHz band, equivalent to 50 MHz non-continuous (25 + 25
MHz), respecting the term of said assignment. Likewise, if operator B did not
accept the conditioning, the spectrum tender in the 3400 - 3600 MHz range
will be conditioned on the contiguous spectrum blocks that can be obtained.
• The resulting allocation of operators D and E, in 3.5 GHz band, will continue
to be linked to concession related to allocation of spectrum in 3400 - 3600
MHz band. Likewise, the resulting allocation of operators D and E in 26 GHz
band will be linked to a new unique concession, according with the provision
of Article 159 of the Unique Ordered Text of General Regulations of The
Telecommunications Law; that is, operators D and E will obtain the spectrum
in 26 GHz band for twenty (20) years.

Note:

• It should be noted that location and bandwidths of the operators, indicated

in the preceding graph, are referential, their locations and bandwidths that
the operators will obtain as a result of the public tender for 3.5 GHz and 26
GHz bands, will depend by stages of the auction under the combinatorial
watch auction scheme, which is mentioned in section 6.2.2.2.

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ANNEX 3: Questionnaire about 5G tender

Suggested questions:

1) How much spectrum in total do you consider appropriate to make available

to the tender for the 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz frequency bands, to provide
telecommunication services?

2) What investment commitments do you consider relevant? State the reasons.

3) What criteria do you think should be considered to determine the value of

spectrum currently allocated?

4) Do you think the location in the 3.3 to 3.8 GHz frequency band and in the 26
GHz frequency band makes no difference?

5) What conditions do you consider adequate to allow coexistence between IMT

and satellite services in the 3.6 - 3.8 GHz and 27.5 - 28.35 GHz bands?

6) What is the noise floor level that you consider necessary for the operation of
IMT services in the 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz frequency bands?

7) What do you think about the proposed channeling of the 26 GHz frequency
band? Do you think it is necessary to establish a guard band? Or, what
additional protection mechanism would be necessary?

8) What do you consider to be the appropriate general tender framework to

grant authorizations for the provision of private telecommunication services,
over a high-speed wireless telecommunications network (5G or higher) in
part of the 3.5 GHz frequency band?

9) Considering the available spectrum, how do you think the coexistence and
transition between current mobile technologies and the new 5G technology
will take place? What objective suggestions to the sector can you mention
regarding this coexistence and transition?

10)How feasible do you consider the use of higher bands, for example 70 GHz
(include those that are considered), is in order to be part of 5G deployments?

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11)What do you think about future uses of the 95GHz - 3THz frequency band for
technologies above 5G?

12)What other impacts associated or related to the radio spectrum can you
identify (in addition to those mentioned in this working paper), which can be
incorporated into the regulations to promote the development of 5G or
higher high-speed wireless networks in the coming years?

13)Do you agree with the minimum requirements proposed for 5G in Peru? If
not, what would be your proposal and the benefits of adopting it?

14)What guidelines for radio spectrum usage goals and new quality of service
indicators for 5G should be considered and how should they be measured in
order to ensure efficiency in use and adequate quality of service?

15)What regulations in the communications sector do you think we should

update to strengthen the development of new services and digital
technologies such as 5G or higher?

16)What is your opinion regarding the secondary allocation of a portion of the 6

GHz band (5925 - 6425 MHz) as an unlicensed band for the development of
wireless technologies such as WiFi 6E, 5GNR-U, among others?

17)Do you consider the technical conditions established herein are sufficient to
be able to say that we are browsing in a commercial 5G network or is it
necessary to add more conditions?

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