International Satellite Symposium 2014
18-19 September, 2014
Bangkok, Thailand
Satellite Communication Services
Regulatory Framework from Pakistan Perspective
Syed Ismail Shah, PhD
Chairman
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority
E‐mail: ismail@pta.gov.pk
Sequence
• Pakistan‐Brief Overview
• Satellite Policy & Regulation
– Administration
– Licensing Framework
– Spectrum Management
• Satellite Services & Regulations
– Industry Structure
– Market & Players
– Service Regulations Pakistan : An Overview
Pakistan
• Pakistan has the 6th largest population
in the world, making it an attractive
market for global investors
• The country is expected to have more
than 230 mn inhabitants by 2030 with
~2% per anum growth
• Its population is young and becoming
more educated
Population, 190 Mn
(6th
Largest pop)
Land Area 796,095 km2
• 36th Largest Area
Key Stats
▪ Income /Capita US $1300
▪ Literacy Rate 53%
▪ Media Age 21.2
▪ Geo-strategic Location
SOURCE: Team analysis
• Urbanization trend is expected to
continue, reaching a level of 43% by 2030
• It is expected that by 2050, Pakistan will
be the 31st largest economy in world with
nominal GDP of 675 bn USD from its
current state of ~240 bln USD (43rd
largest economy as of 2013)
Market Growth (TV & Mobiles)
HH: House Hold
ICT Administration
Ministry of Information Technology (MoIT)
• Issuance of Policy Directive from time to time
• For more details please visit www.moit.gov.pk
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
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Licensing of any Telecommunication Service and System
Regulation of Telecom Sector
Spectrum Auction
For more details please visit www.pta.gov.pk
Frequency Allocation Board (FAB)
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Chairman PTA member of FAB
Allocate & Assign Portion of Radio Frequency Spectrum
Frequency Coordination
Satellite Filling
For more details please visit www.fab.gov.pk
Broadcast Administration
Ministry of Information & Media Development (MoIMD)
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA)
Frequency Allocation Board (FAB)
• Issuance of Policy Directive from time to time
• For more details please visit http://infopak.gov.pk/
• Chairman PTA on the Board of PEMRA
• Licensing of Television & Radio Broadcasting Service and System
• Regulation of Broadcast Sector
• For more details please visit www.pemra.gov.pk
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Chairman PTA on the Board of FAB
Clearance to Allocate & Assign Portion of RF Spectrum
Frequency Coordination & Technical Approvals
For more details please visit www.fab.gov.pk
Satellite Filling
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Administration of Pakistan has the following valid satellite fillings in the database of ITU:
GSO
 PAKSAT‐1/ PAKSAT‐1R/ PAKSAT‐1R1 @ 38°E
 PAKSAT‐2R1 @ 41°E
NGSO
 PRSS‐01
In addition to above, Administration of Pakistan also has the following planned band allocations under Appendix 30/30A/30B of the Radio Regulations:
 For Broadcast Satellite Services (BSS) and Associated Feeder Link under Appendix 30/30A @ 38.2°E
 For Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) under Appendix 30B @ 56.5°E
PRSS: Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite
Spectrum Management
Core tasks of Spectrum Management are performed by FAB in consultation with PTA
The Enforcement related tasks are also carried out by PTA.
PTA also makes Regulations in consultation with all stakeholders. MoITT is mandated to issue Policy Directive on Radio Frequency Spectrum.
On the basis of RF assignment PTA issues authorization / licenses.
Industry Structure (Broadcasting‐ Content Regulation)
Ministry of Info. & Media Development
Policy & Regulation
Pakistan Television Corp.
State TV
PTV Foundation
PTV Welfare/Contracts
Pakistan Broadcasting Corp.
Govt. (SW, MW, FM, Satellite)
PEMRA (www.pemra.gov.pk)
Electronic Media Regulations
Satellite Uplinking
Private Broadcasters
Cable/Landing Rights/MTV etc
Private Broadcasters
FM/Satellite Radio
Private Broadcasters
Regulating Electronic Media In Pakistan‐ Content Regulations
• PEMRA Rules
– PEMRA Ordinance 2002
– PEMRA Act Amendment 2007
– PEMRA Rules 2009
• Code of Conduct
– Programme & Advertising
• Council of Complaints
– 7 CoC with 5 members from society
• PEMRA Monitoring
– Technical Setup at Islamabad
Pakistan TV Market Players
86
Channels
&
Increasing
Broadcast Licensing and Media Penetration
115
85
26
Satellite TV Landing
Rights
2.5
3
Cable TV
(000)
MMDS
3
FM Radio Mobile TV
Pakistan Media Licenses (Source: PEMRA 2011)
1
IPTV
The Broadcasting Environment
• Media
financing
heavily tilted towards
the television industry
• TV ad industry PKR 20
billion (USD 200 M
approx)
• Majority of advertising
revenue is coming
from Mobile operators
• Unilever is the largest
consumer in term of
airtime usage
Regulatory and Industry Structure (IT & Telecom‐Technology Regulations )
Road to Deregulation Competition
2014
Onwards
3G/4G
Auction
2005
Onwards
2004
Onwards
2002
Onwards
PTCL
Launch of
Privatisation
New
Mobile/WLL/ Deregulation
LDI
of state
Companies
monopoly
2000
Pakistan
IT Policy
1999
1994
PTCL gets
GSM License
PTCL WLL
1993
1994
1992
01st GSM
License
Paging
Licenses
DNOP/VAS
Licenses,
1994
Onward
s
Telecom Sector
Reorganisation
1991
1990
Card Payphone
Licenses
Paging
License
1989
1962
Two
AMPS
Cellular
Licenses
Pakistan
T&T
1947
Post and
Telegraph
Dept
Telecom Overview : Highlights of Telecom Industry in Pakistan
Key Telecom Indicators
 Cellular Subscribers (as of June 2014): 140 million
(SIM connections based on 90 days active)
 Cellular Teledensity (as of June 2014): 75%
 Annual Cellular Revenues (FY2012-13): Rs. 311 billion
 Total Male population (15+): 60.8 million
 Total Female population (15+): 57.5 million
 A subscriber holds 2.6 SIMs on average for family
members
 Market is mainly prepaid oriented (~98%)
 Smartphone penetration is about 15%
 Data / VAS potential is almost entirely unexploited
with ~10% share in total revenues
 Fixed telco market is limited and this represents an
important potential for mobile broadband
 Today, mobile represents 78% of total Pakistani
telco market, and it can be expected to further
increase its share in the medium term
SOURCE: PTA Data
Mobile subscriber base evolution (# of SIMs, mln)
Market (Growth)
Population
total/Median age
Voice / MBB
Total/ Per Person
Usage Total &
/User
Connected
Devices
MBB Data
Mobile
2013
186 Mn
125 Mn
2,609
TB/Mon
22.4 Yr
1.5 Mn
1,824
MB/Mon
3.47/Person
2020
207 Mn
169 Mn
24.7 Yr
226 Mn
47Mn
194 Mn
327, 430 7,305
TB/Month MB/Mon
1,362 Mn
2025
6.58/Person
26.4 Yr
79 Mn
845,315
TB/Mon
11,220
MB/Mon
2,146 Mn
9.5/Person
Source- Population: UN Population Census. Mobile Estimate: Plum Consulting & PTA,
MBB Data Usage: Portio Research - Values Interpolated
for 2025 from historical growth values , Connected Devices: Futurist Speaker - Values Interpolated for 2025 from world average values
POPULATION & CONNECTIVITY
Pakistan Satellite Regulations (General Framework)
All transmissions to satellites from within Pakistan must be authorized by the licensed operator
Satellite terminal equipment must conform to the relevant standards
Earth Stations are regulated by PTA
• Technical details of registered Earth Stations • FAB looks at the interference related issues
9/21/2014
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Satellite Regulations Historical Framework (Prior to 2007)
Registration of Satellite Service Provider (SSP) Regulation, 2004
9/21/2014
• No fee for registration
• Registration for 5 years subject to renewal
• SSPs to provide satellite space segment to any licensed telecommunication service provider
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Satellite Regulations Existing Framework (Post 2007 till date)
LDIs can provide Satellite Connectivity
• Provided issuance of NOC from PTA/FAB
• All other telecom licensees may avail services through LDI
GMPCS can be provided by LDI
• Provided issuance of NOC from PTA
• Subject to security clearance
Satellite Regulations Framework (Being Revised)
Satellite Communication in new Telecom Policy
• Introduction of Class License for satellite services
• Open Skies Policy
• Encourage foreign investment
• Deployment of fixed and mobile satellite services • Foreign satellite be registered with PTA
• Local satellite be licensed by PTA
GMPCS & Other Services
GMPCS licensing provisions
Specific end user licence not required. Licensed local SP or "recognized" roaming SP
‘recognised’ means registered with PTA
Cellular Mobile Licensee can provide GMPCS services with prior approval of PTA
Traffic info to be made available to PTA
9/21/2014
Roaming GMPCS terminals
GMPCS on roaming basis is subject to agreements with local partners
Prior Registration of terminals required
Aeronautical Terminals
NOC required for use of Satellite based aeronautical terminals The airlines can apply for NOC for its own use or its passengers use PTA has conditions of use for the Aeronautical Terminals
Earth Stations on Vessels (ESV)
NOC be issued by PTA for vessels required for within the territorial waters of Pakistan
FAB is the point of contact for frequency spectrum
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Satellite Licensing Regimes
CVAS
License Fee
Infra
License Fee LDI
License Fee Rs. 50 Mn
Rs. 500 K
Rs. 10 Mn
Services Only Based on LL/LDI/MNO
Services only based on LL/LDI/MNO
Direct Services No Equipment Import
Equipment Import Allowed
Equipment Import Allowed
Major Satellite Service Providers
Paksat-1R
SES
AsiaSat
Intelsat
ABS
O3B
Class Value Added Service Provider
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Existing Players
S.No
Company
Space Segment Requirements
VSAT Technology 1
Supernet
IS‐904, NSS‐12, NSS‐6, SEASAT, PAKSAT‐1R SCPC, iDirect
2
NADRA
NSS‐6 ND Satcom/iDirect
3
Cybernet
APSTAR‐2R,PAKSAT‐1R, ST‐2
SCPC
4
Wateen
Chinasat‐1, PAKSAT‐1R, ST‐2, ABS‐
1, PAKSAT‐1R, SESAT‐2
SCPC, iDirect
5
Quicklink
Chinastar‐1, PAKSAT‐1R, IS‐10, PAKSAT‐1R
SCPC
iDirect infinity
6
Comstar
Chinastar‐1, NSS‐11
SPC, iDirect 7
Nexlinx
PAKSAT‐1R, ABS‐1
SCPC, iDirect
8
PakDatacom
PAKSAT‐1R, ABS‐1
SCPC, i‐Direct
9
PTCL IS‐904, IS‐10, ABS‐1
SCPC, iDirect 10
Access Tech.
C‐Band = ABS‐1 @ 75°E
SCPC
11
Inetractive
O3B
MEO
Satellite Bandwidth-Market
Broadcasters
25%
Telecom Sector 29%
Financial Sector
15%
Defense
6%
Educational Sector
8%
Transportation
4%
Autonomous Authorities
13%
~ 980 MHz of Satellite Capacity
used in Pakistan
Source: PTA Estimates
Satellite Capacity used by the
TELCO Industry
Satellite Bandwidth- Operators
Satellite Capacity used
by the Telco Industry
Satellite Capacity used
by the Broadcast Industry
Satellite Market Characteristics
Industry will change further
Past
Future
Rapid Penetration of
New Markets
Low Penetration
Basic Services
Horizontal
Competition
Gradual Growth
Of Markets &
Networks
Priorities
Regulatory Change
Increased Competition
Increased Customer
Expectation
New Technologies
Dev. and Launching
of New Products and
Services
Customer Care
Development of Cost
Effective Delivery
Channels for
Products and Services
Thank You
Contact info: ismail@pta.gov.pk