CDG hails ITU band ruling

Earlier this month at the World Radiocommunication Conference, the International Telecommunication Union approved various frequency bands for mobile communications. More than 2,800 delegates representing 164 member states negotiated the future of wireless communications as the group aimed to achieve global connectivity goals for decades to come.
“There is a convergence of the needs of developing countries and developed countries to reduce the digital divide and this is the main success of this conference,” said Francois Rancy, chairman of the conference.
ITU approved the 450-470 MHz, 698-862 MHz, 2.3-2.4 GHz and 3.4-3.6 GHz bands for international mobile telecommunications.
The CDMA Development Group today applauded the ITU’s decision, saying it expects the ruling to further stimulate the growth and deployment of CDMA2000 systems in the 450 MHz and 700 MHz bands around the globe.
“The CDG is pleased that the ITU approved the inclusion of the 450 MHz and 700 MHz bands in the frequency allocations identified for IMT services,” said Perry LaForge, executive director of the group. “Because of their excellent propagation characteristics, these bands are able to deliver 3G services most affordably to urban and rural communities alike. The ITU’s endorsement of both of these valuable spectral resources will accelerate universal access to state-of-the-art 3G telecommunications in those regions that need it most.”