Mauritius ICTA Opens Public Consultation on Making Available Additional Spectrum for IMT
On August 23, 2024, the Information & Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA) of Mauritius opened a public consultation on making available additional spectrum for IMT.
The frequency bands involved are as follows:
1. Frequency Bands Considered for Allocations in the Near Future
Range |
IMT bands |
Remarks |
Below 1 GHz |
700 MHz (UL: 698-718 MHz; DL: 753-773 MHz) |
As per consultation in 2018, 20 MHz duplex in FDD mode available. Possibility to allocate further 20 MHz. |
Mid-band |
2.3 GHz (2.3-2.4 GHz) |
100 MHz TDD |
3.3 GHz (3.3-3.4 GHz) |
100 MHz TDD |
|
3.6 GHz (3.6-3.8 GHz) |
200 MHz TDD to be assigned in blocks of 100 MHz |
2. Other Frequency Bands Under Consideration
Range |
IMT bands |
Remarks |
Below 1 GHz |
400 MHz (450-470 MHz) |
This band is currently used for Fixed links (PTP), Private Mobile Radio (PMR) and Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR) in the Republic of Mauritius. |
Mid-band |
1427-1452 MHz, 1492-1518 MHz |
Allocated to fixed and mobile (except aeronautical mobile) services. |
1880-1920 MHz, 1980-2010 MHz, 2010-2025 MHz, 2170-2200 MHz |
115 MHz of currently unallocated frequency in the 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz bands. |
|
6425-7125 MHz |
Currently being used for Fixed-satellite uplinks and fixed links (PTP). |
|
High-band |
24.25-27.5 GHz |
Frequency bands identified for IMT in WRC-23 |
37-43.5 GHz |
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45.5-47 GHz |
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47.2-48.2 GHz |
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66-71 GHz |
All parties concerned can submit comments and suggestions to ICTA before September 13, 2024.
Should you have any question, please feel free to contact us:
Email: service@mrt-cert.com