Introduction

The APT Wireless Group (AWG) is covering various aspects of emerging wireless systems including IMT/IMT-Advanced  to meet the upcoming digital convergence era in the Asia-Pacific region. It is assisting the process of providing cost effective radiocommunications solutions and facilitating the transfer of technology.

The Terms of References of the APT Wireless Group are as follows:

• Carry out studies and develop outputs to facilitate the harmonization of spectrum usage, the efficient and effective deployment of radiocommunication systems, and the development of new radiocommunication technologies and applications
• Support and assist APT Members in using the radio frequency spectrum and deploying radio network effectively
• Share information on spectrum usage and emerging radiocommunication technologies and applications, within Asia-Pacific region
• Encourage radiocommunication industry research and development, and promote related telecommunication business activities
• Perform technical and operational studies to support for World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRCs) if reqeusted by the APT Preparatory Group for WRCs
• To communicate with, as well as develop APT proposals to related international and regional organizations on radiocommunication matters, as appropriate, to promote interests of APT Members.

Objectives

The principal objectives of the AWG are:

• To facilitate regional harmonization of spectrum usage.
• To assist and support APT Members in using the radio frequency spectrum effectively, inluding the facilitation of AFIS.
• To facilitate the efficient and effective deployment of radiocommunication systems in the Asia-Pacific region.
• To promote the introduction and development of new radiocommunication technologies and applications in the Asia-Pacific region and to propose cost effective implementation solutions.
• To promote interests of APT Members in related international and regional organizations on radiocommunication matters, as appropriate.

Structure

APT Wireless Group is composed of the Chair, Vice-Chairs and Working Groups. Currently there are four Working Groups under AWG. Working Groups are consists of several Sub-Working Groups and Task Groups:

• Working Group on Harmonization (WG-HAR)
• Working Group on IMT (WG-IMT)
• Working Group on Terrestrial (WG-TER)
• Working Group on Space, Aeronautical and Maritime (WG-SAM)

Office Bearers

Click here for the full contact of the Office Bearers.

E-mail Reflectors

Email reflectors are available to participate in the works of AWG. APT Memebers Administrations, Associate Members and Affiliate Members can join the reflectors by sending request to [email protected].

Meetings/ Seminars/ Workshops

Documents

• AWG Recommendations, Reports and Opinions
• Working Methods of AWG (Approved by MC-46)
• Document Approval Procedures of AWG (Approved by MC-44)
• Work Plan of AWG (Updated at AWG-32)
• Internal Guideline on the Development and Use of Questionnaires in the Work of AWG
• Documents of the AWG Correspondence Group on Restructuring
  
  Recent Circulars:
• Invitation to Update Information on Frequency Uses in the APT Frequency Information System (AFIS) (14 March 2024)
• Circulation of the Questionnaires approved by AWG-32 (12 March 2024)
  • Circulation Letter
  • Questionnaire on the technical standards and regulations for millimeter wave radar-sensor technologies for ITS in Asia Pacific region countries
  • Questionnaire on air-to-ground communication system bases on IMT technologies in the Asia Pacific region

• Circulation of the Questionnaire on the Status of Implementation of APT700 Band Plan (14 July 2023)
  • Circulation Letter
  • Questionnaire on the Status of Implementation of APT700 Band Plan
• Circulation of the Questionnaires approved by AWG-30 (15 September 2022)
  • Circulation Letter
  • Questionnaire on Wireless Access Systems including Radio Local Access Networks (WAS/RLAN)
  • Questionnaire on PMSE frequency usage in the 470-806 MHz band in Asia Pacific region
  • Questionnaire on current status of voluntary certification requirement for the acceptance of mobile devices in mobile network operators
  • Questionnaire on future spectrum planning for advanced IMT coverage and capacity improvements in 2025 ~ 2030 in Asia Pacific region
  • Questionnaire on methodology and pricing of IMT spectrum in Asia Pacific countries

• Circulation of the draft APT Recommendation on model(s) for FWS link performance degradation due to wind agreed at AWG (14 September 2022)

  • Circulation Letter
  • Draft APT Recommendation on model(s) for FWS link performance degradation due to wind
  • Adoption Form

• Letter on nomination of candidates for the position of Chair and Vice-Chairs of APT Wireless Group (7 June 2022)

• Circulation of the draft APT Recommendation on model(s) for FWS link performance degradation due to wind agreed at AWG-29 (5 April 2022)

  • Circulation Letter
  • Draft APT Recommendation on model(s) for FWS link performance degradation due to wind
  • Adoption Form

• Circulation of the Questionnaire approved by AWG-29 (4 April 2022)

  • Circulation Letter
  • Questionnaire on current status and future plan of usage in the frequency ranges of 7.125-24 GHz and 92-300 GHz in Asia Pacific Countries

• Circulation of the Questionnaires approved by AWG-28 (17 September 2021)

  • Circulation Letter
  • Questionnaire on radio frequency beam Wireless Power Transmission
  • Questionnaire on Wireless Power Transmission for moving machines
  • Revised questionnaire on non-beam WPT in 300 – 400 kHz, 1610 – 1950 kHz and 1950 -2150 kHz

• Circulation of the draft APT Recommendation on Licensed Shared Access (LSA) agreed at AWG-27 (29 April 2021)

  • Circulation Letter
  • Draft APT Recommendation on LSA
  • Adoption Form

• Circulation of the Questionnaires approved by AWG-27 (9 April 2021)

  • Circulation Letter
  • Questionnaire on non-beam WPT in 300 – 400 KHz, 1610 – 1950 KHz and 1950 -2150 KHz
  • Questionnaire on how to measure OTA test for 5G user equipment in APT countries

• Nomination of Members for the Correspondence Group on Restructuring of the APT Wireless Group (7 April 2021)

  • Circulation Letter
  • Terms of Reference of Correspondence Group on Restructuring

• Request for information to update APT Report (APT/AWG/REP-15 (Rev.6)) (21 October 2020)

  • Circulation Letter
  • APT Report on Information of Mobile Operators' Frquencies, Technologies and License Durations in Asia Pacific Countries

• Circulation of the Questionnaire approved by AWG-26 (12 October 2020)

  • Circulation Letter
  • Questionnaire on Current Status and Future Plan on Regulations and Usage of HAPS in the Fixed Service in APT Countries

• Nomination of Members for the Correspondence Group on Restructuring of the APT Wireless Group (12 October 2020)

  • Circulation Letter

  • Terms of Reference of Correspondence Group on Restructuring

• Circulation of the Draft Revision of APT Recommendation (No. APT/AWG/REC-10) agreed at AWG-26 (2 October 2020)

  • Circulation Letter
  • Draft Revision of APT Recommendation-10
  • Adoption Form

• Circulation of the Questionnaire approved by AWG-25 (24 October 2019)

  • Circulation Letter
  • Questionnaire on how to alert the public by current public warning services in APT countries

• Letter on advice on specific areas or works to lead AWG activities for the period of 2020 - 2022 (24 October 2019)

• Letter on nomination of candidates for the post of Chairman and Vice-Chairmen of APT Wireless Group (16 April 2019)

• Circulation of the Questionnaire approved by AWG-24 (26 Sept 2018)

  • Circular Letter
  • Questionnaire on Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations (VMES) operating with GSO FSS netwoks in the Ku-band in APT countries

• Circulation of the Draft APT Recommendations on frequency ranges for non-beam WPT for mobile devices adopted at AWG-23 (5 June 2018)

  • Circular Letter
  • Draft APT Recommendation on frequency ranges for non-beam WPT for mobile devices
  • Adoption Form

• Circulation of the Questionnaires approved by AWG-23 (30 April 2018)

  • Circular Letter
  • Questionnaire on Currrent status and future plan of implementation of IMT-2020 (5G) in APT Countries;
  • Questionnaire on current status and future plan related to HAPS in APT Countries;
  • Questionnaire on non-beam WPT in non-ism band.

• Circulation of the Questionaire on the status of implementation of APT700 Band Plan (30 April 2018)

  • Circular Letter
  • Questionnaire on the status of implemmentation of APT700 Band Plan

• Request for information to update APT Report (APT/AWG/REP-15 (Rev.4) (30 April 2018)

  • Circular letter

• Circulation of the Draft APT Recommendations adopted at AWG-23 (30 April 2018)

  • Circular Letter
  • Draft APT Recommendation on Licensed Shared Access (LSA)
  • Draft APT Recommendation on Frequency Arrangement in the Range 694-894 MHz for Broadband Public Protection and DIsaster Relief (PPDR)
  • Adoption Form

• Ongoing Activities of the Working Groups of AWG arising from the 22nd Meeting of the APT Wireless Group (25 January 2018)

• Circulation of the Draft APT Recommendations adopted at AWG-22 (4 October 2017)

  • Circular Letter
  • Draft APT Recommendation on Frequency Ranges for Non-Beam WPT for Mobile Devices
  • Adoption Form

• Circulation of the Questionnaires approved by AWG-22 (9 October 2017)

  • Circular Letter
  • Questionnaire on regulatory information for implementation of IMT network in Asia-Pacific region;
  • Questionnaire on current status and future plan of implementation and deployment of IoT in Asia-Pacific region;
  • Questionnaire on non-beam WPT in non-ism band.

• Circulation of the Questionnaires approved by AWG-21 (2 May 2017)

  • Circular Letter
  • Questionnaire on current spectrum usage and future plan of unmanned aircraft system
  • Questionnaire on  usage and future plan of the band 3300-3400 MHz in Asia-Pacific region
  • Questionnaire on usage and future plan of the band 4800-4990 MHz in Asia-Pacific region
  • Questionnaire on potential implementation of IMT in the frequency band 1427-1518 MHz in Asia-Pacific region
  • Recirculation of the questionnaires on usage and future plan of frequency bands in relation to WRC-19 Agenda Item 1.13 in Asia-Pacific region

•  For older Circulars please click here. 

Related Links

• APT Frequency Information System (AFIS)
• AFIS Video Tutorials
• APT Prepartory Group for WRCs
• ITU Radicommunication Bureau
• ITU-R Study Groups

Contacts

Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
12/49 Soi 5, Chaengwattana Road,
Bangkok 10210, Thailand
Tel. +662 573 0044
Fax +662 573 7479
E-Mail : [email protected]