ITU-APT Foundation of India (IAFI) 2nd Preparatory Workshop for WRC-27
The ITU-APT Foundation of India (IAFI) is hosting its 2nd Preparatory Workshop on the “Second Preparatory Meeting for WRC-27,” scheduled for April 7th, 2025, in New Delhi. This pivotal workshop will facilitate in-depth discussions on key agenda items for the WRC-27 and to provide insights from the 34th Meeting of the APT Wireless Group (AWG-34), which will be concluded on April 4th, 2025. This workshop builds upon the 1st APT Conference Preparatory Group Meeting for WRC-27 (APG27-1), held in Shanghai, China, from June 3rd to 6th, 2024, where agenda items allocated to WRC-27, were distributed to five working parties. The event will also prepare draft India preliminary views on all agenda items for submission to the 2nd APT preparatory meeting for WRC-27 (APG27-2) which will take place from July 28th to August 1st, 2025, and will focus on developing.
Key Workshop Session:
Spectrum for 6G – WRC-27 : Agenda 1.7: Conducting sharing and compatibility studies for IMT use in the 4.4-4.8 GHz, 7.125-8.4 GHz, and 14.8-15.35 GHz bands.
NGSO Satellite Regulations – WRC-27 : Agenda 1.5: Addressing unauthorized operations of non-GSO earth stations in the FSS and MSS.
Satellite Direct to Device – WRC-27: Agenda 1.13: Allocating new MSS spectrum for direct connectivity between space stations and IMT user equipment (Satellite Direct to Device).
EPFD Limits- Radio Regulations Article 22: Technical studies on EPFD limits, Radio Regulations Article 22, and protection of GSO FSS and BSS networks.
FSS Antenna Diameter – WRC-27: Agenda 1.2: Facilitating smaller uplink FSS earth station antennas through revised sharing conditions in the 13.75-14 GHz band.
This workshop will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, regulatory experts, and technical specialists to deliberate on critical issues pertaining to spectrum management and wireless communications. Attendees will acquire valuable insights into the regional and global imperatives that are shaping the trajectory of wireless communication and spectrum utilization.
