IMDA to hold 5G consultation this year
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Singapore’s Infocomm and Media Development Authority (IMDA) plans to hold a public consultation covering 5G mobile networks later this year.
The regulator will hold the consultation as part of its efforts to facilitate the commercialization of 5G services in Singapore.
The IMDA is strongly urging the mobile industry to participate in the consultation to help the regulator better understand the industry’s needs, as well as the optimal spectrum roadmap and regulatory framework that will allow innovation to flourish.
Other initiatives the IMDA will take during the transition to 5G will include the promotion of real-world trials to better understand how 5G will fit into Singapore’s business environment, as well as optimal deployment scenarios for operators.
Singapore’s mobile operators are meanwhile themselves conducting preparatory work for the introduction of 5G – Singtel, for example, recently upgraded its LTE network nationwide to support the pre-5G technology 256 quadrature amplitude modulation (256 QAM), giving the network a peak speed of 450Mbps.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary goal of IMDA's upcoming public consultation on 5G?
What is the primary goal of IMDA's upcoming public consultation on 5G?
The IMDA aims to facilitate the commercialisation of 5G services in Singapore. They want to understand the mobile industry's needs, determine the optimal spectrum roadmap, and establish a regulatory framework for innovation.
Q.Why is the IMDA encouraging mobile industry participation in the 5G consultation?
Why is the IMDA encouraging mobile industry participation in the 5G consultation?
The regulator believes industry participation will help them better understand the sector's needs. This input is crucial for shaping the optimal spectrum roadmap and regulatory framework, allowing innovation to flourish.
Q.What other steps will IMDA take to support the transition to 5G, besides the consultation?
What other steps will IMDA take to support the transition to 5G, besides the consultation?
The IMDA plans to promote real-world trials to understand how 5G fits into Singapore's business environment. They will also investigate optimal deployment scenarios for mobile operators during this transition phase.
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