Trinidad and Tobago: TATT launched a public consultation on non-terrestrial network spectrum


On 1 October 2024, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) launched a public consultation called "Spectrum Planning for Non-Terrestrial Networks (Version 0.1)" to develop a new spectrum plan for non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) in the 2 GHz band. Spectrum Planning Essentials:

  • Spectrum allocation: The plan proposes to allocate spectrum for NTN in the 2 GHz band (2005 - 2020/2185 - 2200 MHz), including 3GPP technologies such as the n256 band;
  • Services enabled: The spectrum is expected to facilitate a range of mobile satellite services (MSS), including satellite phones, data terminals, telemetry, location services, and maritime security information. It is also expected to enable IoT applications, enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), and advanced data services;
  • Licensing: A point-to-multipoint spectrum licence will be granted for the operation of an international public telecommunications network. NTN operators must enter into a prior agreement with the local terrestrial network operator.

Click on this link to view the original public consultation, and the comment is open until October 2024 29th.