700 MHz band for mobile broadband services in Estonia

Communications Regulatory Authority of the Republic of Lithuania 27A Algirdo str. LT-03219 Vilnius E-mail: [email protected] Your 13.04.2016 no (15.3)1B-1134 Our 18.05.16 n o 18-5/ 16-0035-008 700 MHz band for mobil e broadband services Dear Colle a gues, We would like to continue the discussions between Estonia n and Lithuania n Telecommunication Administrations regarding the re-planning of digital broadcasting channels in 470-694 MHz. As you probably know, we have national goal to implement LTE in the 700 MHz band as soon as possible. At the moment the biggest problem for Estonia is the time pressure to clear the 700 MHz band from broadcasting and to find additional TV channels to compensate the 49-60 channels. In Estonia the 700 MHz band has to be cleared from broadcasting by the end of June 2017. We have the preliminary agreement (Coordination and Planning Meeting, Stockholm 11-12.06.2015) for the new channels, but there are no fixed agreements yet and also no target date for implementation . The current six multiplexes in Estonia have in total seven TV channels missing below 700 MHz (one in ORISSAARE, three in PÄRNU, one in KOERU and two in VALGJÄRVE). From that seven channels four are not that important today (can be replaced later), but three are relevant now. Therefore we would like to confirm the following changes: PÄRNU channels 24 and 34 instead of PÄRNU channels 49 and 56. VALGJÄRVE channel 25 , instead of VALGJÄRVE channel 52. I n summary, can we come to a final agreement to the above listed new TV channels ? If yes (and if needed, with what restrictions) , we will send you a formal coordination requests? We look forward receiving your prompt comments. Sincerely, Alo Einla Head of Frequency Management Department Vladimir Jakovlev 667 2123 [email protected]