The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has announced the allocation of the IMT2300 frequency band solely for use in cellular networks.
Telkom is currently assigned the first 60MHz of the band, so the remaining 40MHz will be assigned by prospective licensees being invited to apply.phasing out 3G servicesBecause it is a TDD network, adjacent TDD networks should be synchronised with the uplink and downlink frames aligned in time to avoid interference.The Gazette states that systems seeking an assignment of the spectrum need to promote spectral efficiency.
Icasa said that all non-IMT services are to be cleared from the spectrum, except Aeronautical Mobile Flight Testing in the FAR147 area, as the band will be strictly used for IMT purposes.
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