number of operators LTE – the fourth generation mobile (4G) – may increase. The State Commission on Radio Frequencies (SCRF) has allowed to build such a network on frequencies previously issued for the development of communication GSM (2G). Thus, the 4G service will launch regional operators. But for this they need to be met LTE networks all cities with a population of 10 thousand people.
At yesterday’s meeting SCR allowed frequency bands 890-915 MHz and 935-960 MHz technology for 3G, and the bands 1710-1785 MHz and 1805-1880 MHz – for standard LTE. Until now listed frequency bands used for communication 2G. Ability to build LTE in the 1800 MHz band for several years sought to “Tele2 Russia”. Question several times found in the agenda SCR, but still postponed. First made against the “big four”: in its view, the operator, who built a 4G network in the 1800 MHz band, interference may encounter when providing 2G services on the same frequencies. But experiments “Tele2 Russia” Research Institute of Radio and it was denied. Ministry of Communications and then put forward the idea that, together with permission to use the range for 2G 4G development company should receive additional burdens to reach small towns. For example, a company that wants to build LTE, should three years to build a network at all points, with a population of 10 thousand people.
Later, the Ministry proposed to oblige operators to build five years of the LTE network in all settlements with a population of 500 inhabitants. But against it by the Federal Antimonopoly Service, stating that such encumbrance put operators at a disadvantage.
a result, the current session SCR question was raised about the burdens for all mobile operators. Companies that extend or re-obtain licenses to use frequencies in the bands below 1 GHz will be required seven years to cover all communication with the population over one thousand people, in the range from 1 to 2.2 GHz – 2 thousand people, and in 2.2-3 GHz bands – from 10 thousand It is about the settlements located in an area where the company has a corresponding frequency resource. Those operators who only make changes to the previously issued permit for frequency, for example, will build on the networks of 2G and 3G 4G, will have to cover the connection of the city with a population of 10 thousand people.
In “Tele2 Russia” yesterday confirmed that they intend to use their frequency 1800 MHz for the construction of 4G, promising to detail plan to launch such networks later. Earlier operator complained that the draft coated LTE cities from 10 thousand people will be unattractive investment: capital expenditures amounted to 23 billion rubles., Operating – 20 billion rubles.
ready to use solution SCR and other regional operators. The construction of LTE throughout the licensed territory is ready to start a company “Ekaterinburg-2000″ (brand “Theme”), assured her representative Alain Yarushina. Also speak and Volga operator SMARTS. Its general director Alexander Kurochkin emphasizes that the operator is already present in the settlements of 2 thousand people: “We will only be enough to upgrade the equipment.” Ready to build a 4G network and “Tattelecom” summer Kazan bought assets smarts. According to the deputy director of the company Denis Ulesova, two years operator plans to install in Tatarstan 800 base stations, including allowing to provide services in the standard LTE. Costs are estimated at 500 million rubles.
But representatives of the “big four” while gently comment if they get permission SCR. MTS will approach this issue on the basis of commercial viability, says the operator Dmitry Solodovnikov. At the same time, MTS will update the existing license for 900/1800 MHz until 2018. In “MegaFon” do not exclude the use of the available frequencies for the development of 3G and 4G, but “given the cost estimates.” “MegaFon” will need to renew the license in 2G 2015-2016. In “VimpelCom” promise “to explore” SCR solution. Question encumbrances in the company did not comment.
in “Rostelecom” say they would be interested to build 3G network for 900 MHz and 1800 MHz for 4G. “To unleash the full speed capabilities of LTE – 100 Mbit / s or more, you need to build networks in the bands with a total width of 100 MHz. Bands such width in the range of one to do, so the more ranges available for the construction of networks, the better” – said the representative Valery Kostarev company. When this burden, to believe in “Rostelecom”, should be bilateral. For example, the state could help operators with the release and clearance of land for construction of communication facilities, introduce preferential tax treatment for stranded networks and apply other measures to reduce costs of companies. However, in the near future, the question will no longer be relevant to “Rostelecom”, as the company prepares to transfer their mobile assets and licenses in a joint venture with “Tele2 Russia”.
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