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ACCAN – National Conference Sept 20 2017
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ACCAN – National Conference Sept 20 2017
Mobile Evolution in Australia
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CDMA
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AMPS
First fully automatic
mobile system
Australian Mobile
Subscriptions (Millions)
LTE / 4G
1981 1987 1993 1999 2000 2003 2007 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2018 2020
5G
LTE Advanced / 4.5G
WIP
Global Mobile Connectivity Index (GSMA 2016)
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The enablers of mobile internet connectivity that inform the indicators selected for the Index are:
• Infrastructure: availability of high-performance mobile internet network coverage (Australia’s score: 73.2)
• Affordability: availability of mobile services and devices at price points that
reflect the level of income across a national population (Australia’s score: 82.4) • Consumer: citizens with the awareness and skills needed to value and use the readiness
internet, and a cultural environment that promotes gender equality (Australia’s score: 94.9) • Content: availability of online content and services accessible and relevant to the
local population (Australia’s score: 89.9)
Global Mobile Connectivity Index (GSMA 2016)
Top 10 Performers
Global Mobile Data Traffic Growth
Source: Ericsson 2017
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Volume of Data Downloaded Australian internet users (terabytes)
June quarter 2014
2015 ACMA – Australians’ Digital Lives
Where are we headed? Fourth Industrial Revolution
Physical +
Digital +
Biological
5G Enabler and Benefits
5G Primary Use case categories
Nokia
4G/5G Network Performance – Services
http://www.gsma.com/futurenetworks/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/704_GSMA_unlocking_comm_opp_report_v5.pdf GSMA: Unlocking Commercial opportunities from 4G evolution to 5G
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndkzlyjAn7g
5G demonstration – latency
5G – Transport and Mobility
5G – Agriculture & Logistics
5G Key Driver Across Industries
Meeting customer demand for quality user experiences with latest generation mobile devices, apps and services depends on industry investing $$$billions in:
• latest generation technologies – the “Gs”
• network infrastructure and
• radio-frequency spectrum
Innovation Investment Infrastructure
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https://www.ctia.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/how-5g-can-help-municipalities-become-vibrant-smart-cities-accenture.pdf Accenture Strategy – Smart Cities: How 5G can help Municipalities become vibrant smart cities
Mobile Network Design
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/97023/5G-update-08022017.pdf Oxfcom – Update on 5G spectrum in the UK 8 Feb 2017
5G – Spectrum Frequency Bands
Key Issues for Industry
Minimise regulatory burden – maximise opportunity
Focus on policy settings:
5G evolution – the need for policy awareness
Spectrum policy – review underway
5G bands needed – planning underway
Network deployment regulation reform
Summary
1. Strong data growth forecasts
2. eMobile Broadband, Massive Machine Comms (incl
IoT) and Critical Machine Comms will drive growth
3. Mobile role and influence increasing via 4 - 5G ↗
4. Policy and regulatory settings must support mobile
evolution to 5G and beyond…
The Future
“The possibilities of billions of people connected by mobile devices, with unprecedented processing power, storage capacity, and access to knowledge, are unlimited.” Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum
“Beam me up Scotty!”
Chris Althaus
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association
0417 270 689
www.amta.org.au
Thank You
