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World Radiocommunication Conference set for Geneva,
2-27 November 2015
Radiocommunication Assembly meets 26-30 October 2015
Geneva, 30 July 2015 – The
World Radiocommunication Conference, the international treaty-making Conference,
will review the international regulatory framework for radiocommunications – the
Radio Regulations – and revise them as needed to take into account the rapid
evolution of information and communication technologies (ICT), ensuring that
reliable radio services
are available
everywhere,
enabling people to live and travel safely and enjoy high performance
radiocommunications.
The World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-15), 2-27 November 2015, will be
preceded by the Radiocommunication Assembly,
26-30 October.
WRC-15, the landmark event
for the advancement of radiocommunications, will modify the international
regulations on spectrum use in order to enable the sustainable and harmonious
development of
all
systems, services and applications relying on radio frequencies. WRC-15 will
address a number of key issues, in particular:
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Additional spectrum for mobile broadband (International Mobile
Telecommunications, or IMT) as well as public protection and
disaster relief
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Spectrum for the aeronautical sector, related to the use of
unmanned aircraft systems, wireless avionics
intra-communications, and for
global flight tracking
leading to improved safety and environmental benefits
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Maritime communications, facilitating the use of on-board
digital transmissions and the automatic identification system,
aimed at improved navigation safety
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New automobile radar systems for increased vehicle safety
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Scientific issues, including earth-exploration satellite
services with higher resolution radar images for improved global
environmental monitoring, and the feasibility of achieving a
continuous reference time-scale (UTC) with the possible
suppression of the
“leap second”
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Additional spectrum for satellite systems (including IMT) and
updated procedures for the efficient use of spectrum and
satellite orbit resources
What:
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ITU World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-15)
Radiocommunication Assembly (RA-15)
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When:
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WRC-15:
2-27 November 2015
RA-15:
26-30 October 2015
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Where:
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CICG Convention Centre, 17 rue de Varembé,
Geneva, CH-1211.
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Why:
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The World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC),
held every three to four years, will address the
regulation of satellite orbit and
radio-frequency spectrum resources in the best
interest of all end-users worldwide, with global
implications for both policy-makers and the
industry.
The Radiocommunication Assembly will provide the
technical basis for the work of WRC-15 and set
future work programmes in the field of
radiocommunications and approve worldwide
radiocommunication standards (ITU-R
Recommendations).
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Who:
Media
Information
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Over 3000 participants from around the world are
expected to attend.
Accreditation information available in the
WRC-15 Newsroom.
Deadline for accreditation: 22 October 2015.
UN Press accreditation is valid.
Accredited Press will have access to CICG during
the World Radiocommunication Conference,
2-27 November 2015 as well as the
Radiocommunication Assembly, 26-30 October 2015.
Photo badges will be provided at Registration
desks at the ITU Montbrillant Building on rue
Varembé.
Access to the meeting rooms will be restricted,
subject to decisions of RA-15 and WRC-15.
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A
Press briefing
by
Mr François Rancy, Director of ITU’s Radiocommunication Bureau, will be
held on Monday, 19 October 2015 at 11:00 at the Palais des Nations (Room-I),
the UN Office in Geneva.
For more information, please
see
www.itu.int/go/wrc-15
or contact:
Sanjay Acharya
Chief, Media Relations & Public
Information, ITU
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Grace Petrin Communications Officer
ITU Radiocommunication Bureau
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Media accreditation enquiries:
pressreg@itu.int
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