Haim Mazar
Moderator
ITU expert on Spectrum Management and Licensing
Vice Chair WP 5C, Chair 5C-3
ITU
ITU-R Workshop on Fixed Wireless Systems
21 November 2025 [2]
ITU Headquarters
Rue de Varembé 2, Geneva, Switzerland
21 November 2025 [2]
ITU Headquarters
Rue de Varembé 2, Geneva, Switzerland
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is organizing the ITU-R Workshop on “Fixed Wireless Systems: Technology, Regulation, Implementation, and Future Development”, which will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday 21 November 2025, from 0930 to 1730 hours (CET). Remote participation will be provided for this workshop.
The objective of the workshop, which is open to the ITU Membership as well as external experts from industry, research and academia, is to provide a platform to exchange and discuss information, deliver an overview of technology, and help in the understanding of ongoing worldwide regulation, implementation, activities, and initiatives related to fixed wireless systems (FWS), as well as their future development. Moreover, this event will provide a platform to encourage official contributions in support of, and to improve, ITU-R Study Group 5 (SG 5) deliverables, particularly the ongoing development of the new ITU-R Handbook on Fixed Wireless Systems [1].
It will bring together experts, policymakers, regulators, industry players, and academia to:
- Facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape of FWS;
- Discuss challenges, policy and regulatory frameworks, and emerging technologies;
- Share best practices and national case studies;
- Explore future trends and innovative FWS solutions;
- Encourage official contributions to support and improve ITU-R Study Group 5 (SG 5) deliverables.
The workshop is co-located with the meetings of ITU-R Study Group 5 and its Working Parties, which are scheduled from 17 November to 3 December 2025 (see Circular Letter 5/LCCE/120 and Administrative Circular CACE/1153), and will contribute to the work on fixed wireless systems and related activities in WP 5C.
Participation is open to ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates, ITU Academia and to any individual from a country which is a member of the ITU and who wishes to contribute to the work. This also includes individuals who are members of international, regional, and national organizations. Participation in the workshop is free of charge.
A limited number of exposition tables (2 seats, standard 220V power) can be provided free of cost for vendors and operators of fixed wireless systems, to demonstrate their capabilities. They will be made available on a first-come-first-serve basis and an according request should be addressed to the focal points (see below).
The Workshop will be conducted in English only.
Programme | 21 November 2025 [2]
09:00 – 09:10
Welcome
09:10 – 10:40
Session 1: Setting the scene on fixed wireless systems (FWS)
Common understanding of FWS, the use cases it enables, capabilities, opportunities and challenges it presents.
- What is FWS and what are the main uses cases?
- What makes FWS different than other radio systems?
- What opportunities does it present for enhancing wireless communications?
- Do the deployment considerations vary between public and private FWS networks?
Wireless Transport Strategy: Technical & Regulatory perspectives
Georgios Skiadas
Innovation Lead Wireless X-Haul
Vice-chair of ETSI ATTM TM_mWT
Deutsche Telekom Group – Technology Delivery International
Overview of ETSI WG ATTM TM_mWT Organization and its latest development on FS industry& technologies
Renato Lombardi
Director of Italy Research Center
Chair of ETSI ATTM TM_mWT (millimeter-Wave Transmission), Member of the Board of the European Microwave Association as industry representative
Huawei Fellow
10:40 – 10:55
Coffee break
10:55 – 12:00
Session 2: Activities and developments in FWS
The technical aspects for the deployment, standardisation efforts and measures implemented in promoting FWS (e.g. but not limited to: network architecture, system perspectives, testing, certification, supply chain assessment).
Huawei E-Band Full Duplex, Highest Spectrum Efficiency
Fabrizio Danti
Senior Microwave Expert
Huawei
Advanced D-band solutions designed to increase spectral efficiency
Mario Giovanni Luigi Frecassetti
Product Strategy Manager
NOKIA
12:00 – 14:30
Lunch break
14:30 – 15:30
Session 3: National approaches in deploying and securing FWS networks
Experiences from membership in deploying FWS and approaches in mitigating security risks and promoting energy-efficient networks from a policy, regulatory and operational perspectives. It will be divided in two sub-sessions – one providing policymakers/regulators perspectives, and the other, providing operators/vendors’ views.
- What are domestic policies governments have taken regarding deployments of FWS?
- What are operators’ experiences in deploying and operationalising FWS from a planning, deployment, operation and maintenance standpoint?
- What are regulators’ experiences in implementing updated regulations on FWS?
Use of fixed wireless services in the United Kingdom
Nasarat Ali
Senior Spectrum Policy Manager
Ofcom
Coordinating Inter-Frontier Fixed Wireless Stations (FS) Around Nigeria
Yahaya Ibrahim Goma
Principal Manager
15:30 – 15:45
Coffee break
15:45 – 17:25
Session 4: keynote – what vision for the future of FWS?
As FWS are rolled out across the globe, this forward-looking session will tease out trends in future FWS, innovation solutions on FWS and incidence of related emerging technologies and applications on FWS.
- What direction does the industry, academia and research institutions set for FWS?
- What are the expected benefits, and will it require a substantially different approach to deployment and requirements for FWS?
Backhaul link planning criteria for 5G and 6G networks
Paolo Agabio
Microwave Principal Engineer
Network Strategy & Architecture / ETSI ATTM TM_mWT Vice Chair)
Vodafone Group
Ericsson Microwave Outlook
Magnus Nilsson
Master System Developer
A new generation of microwave transmission technology for improved spectrum utilisation
Jean-Philippe Fournier
CEO
SPECTRONITE
17:25 – 17:30
Close by the moderator
Practical Information for Participants
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Contact
Mr Uwe LÖWENSTEIN
Focal points and contacts for organisational and programme related issues
Dr Olga IASTREBTSOVA
Mr Xi HUANG
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Moderators and Speakers [3]
Haim Mazar
Moderator
ITU expert on Spectrum Management and Licensing
Vice Chair WP 5C, Chair 5C-3
ITU
Fabrizio Danti
Panelist
Senior Microwave Expert
Huawei
Georgios Skiadas
Panelist
Innovation Lead Wireless X-Haul
Vice-chair of ETSI ATTM TM_mWT
Deutsche Telekom Group – Technology Delivery International
Renato Lombardi
Panelist
Director of Italy Research Center
Chair of ETSI ATTM TM_mWT (millimeter-Wave Transmission), Member of the Board of the European Microwave Association as industry representative
Huawei Fellow
Abdouramane El Hadjar
Panelist
Technical Adviser
Telecommunications Regulatory Board
Cameroon
Paolo Agabio
Panelist
Microwave Principal Engineer
Network Strategy & Architecture / ETSI ATTM TM_mWT Vice Chair)
Vodafone Group
Magnus Nilsson
Panelist
Master System Developer
Nasarat Ali
Panelist
Senior Spectrum Policy Manager
Ofcom
Yahaya Ibrahim Goma
Panelist
Principal Manager
Jean-Philippe Fournier
Panelist
CEO
SPECTRONITE
Mario Giovanni Luigi Frecassetti
Panelist
Product Strategy Manager
NOKIA
Question and Reports
- Question ITU-R 247-1/5 – Radio-frequency arrangements for fixed wireless systems
- Report ITU-R F.2058 – Design techniques applicable to broadband fixed wireless access systems conveying Internet protocol packets or asynchronous transfer mode cells
- Report ITU-R F.2059 – Antenna characteristics of point-to-point fixed wireless systems to facilitate coordination in high spectrum use areas
- Report ITU-R F.2107 – Characteristics and applications of fixed wireless systems operating in frequency ranges between 57 GHz and 134 GHz
- Report ITU-R F.2327 – Sharing and compatibility study between International Mobile Telecommunication systems and point-to-point fixed wireless systems in the frequency band 4 400-4 990 MHz
- Various ITU-R Recommendations of the F-series (>50) on fixed wireless system
Related Sources
Notes
- The new Handbook “Fixed Wireless Systems” is intended to extend the scope and replace the Handbook on “Digital Radio-Relay Systems (DRRS)”, dating from 1996.
- Sessions of WP 5C will not be convened in parallel with the one-day workshop. Depending on the interest, submitted presentations (around 15-20 minutes/presentation + Questions from the audience), and logistical arrangements, the programme may be adjusted accordingly; a roundtable will conclude the workshop.
- The workshop sessions Moderator is the Chair of Working Group 5C-3 – General aspects and HF systems of WP 5C (Dr Haim MAZAR, h.mazar@atdi-group.com).