RD192 - ETNO Reflection Document in response to the ECC WG FM Questionnaire on the use of the former TFTS bands in Europe

ETNO proposes to designate the upper part (1800 - 1805 MHz) of the former TFTS band to UMTS/IMT-2000. This proposal is consistent with the Commission policy goals regarding the Information Society and fosters global harmonisation as this band is already identified for IMT-2000 in the ITU-R Radio Regulations. The use of the lower part of the former Terrestrial Flight Telecommunications System TFTS band (1670 - 1675 MHz) for the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) according the WRC-03 results is supported.