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Work Item details
Reference PT1_59
Short Name CEPT response to EC Mandate on upper 6 GHz band - Task 2
ETSI Workitem
ETSI Deliverable
Subject EC Mandate on 6425-7125 MHz - Task 2
Related WI PT1_50
SE45_04
PT1_57
PT1_58
Scope
Taking into account the results from Task 1 and the outcome of the RSPG work concerning the long-term vision for the upper 6 GHz band, as appropriate, to identify and assess the technical feasibility of possible scenarios for the shared use (Note 1) of the 6425-7125 MHz frequency band for both (i) terrestrial systems capable of providing WBB ECS and (ii) WAS/RLANs. In this regard, seek to determine sharing solutions which:
-  ensure efficient spectrum use and proportionate technical impact on both systems, subject to due assessment;
-  provide a greater overall benefit for the case of both systems sharing the upper 6 GHz band, than the case, where each of them uses an exclusively allocated portion of this band; the assessment should also consider any need for new technical standards to implement the shared solution; 
-  ensure the protection of relevant (note 2) incumbent users within and adjacent to the 6425-7125 MHz band and their future evolution and development.

At least one preferred shared-use scenario should be identified in the outcome of Task 2, which must serve as the basis for performing Task 3. 
If no preferred shared-use scenario can be identified, the CEPT must propose a preferred alternative scenario. This preferred alternative scenario must serve as the basis for performing Task 3, for the usage of the band (or portions thereof), preferably by both systems or by one of the two systems. In determining any preferred scenario(s) under this Task, the CEPT shall take due account of the RSPG Opinion on the upper 6 GHz band (Note 3)

Note 1: The notion of “shared use” for the purpose of this Mandate should at least include the simultaneous use of the upper 6 GHz band, or portions thereof, by both systems in the same geographical area.
Note 2: “Relevant” denotes incumbent services/applications with long-term usage perspective and coexistence requirements, in line with the international and EU-level regulatory framework (e.g. FSS, FS, EESS (passive), RAS).
Note 3: Or the draft Opinion for public consultation, as appropriate.

Deliverable CEPT Report
Responsible group ECC PT1 - ECC PT1
Start date 07-03-2025
Target date 06-11-2026
Public Consultation 26-06-2026
Permanent Work Item False
Comments
Keywords MFCN, WAS/RLAN, upper 6 GHz, FSS, FS, EESS (passive), RAS
Worked by
Contact Doriana Guiducci ([email protected])
Status In Progress
Triggered By
ECC#65
EC Mandate (doc. ECCPT1(25)010)
Progress Report