5G Americas Examines Spectrum Challenges and Opportunities in New Briefing Paper
17 Julio 2024 - 11:30AM
Business Wire
5G Americas, the voice of 5G and LTE for the Americas, today
announced the publication of its latest briefing paper, "Spectrum
Sharing: Challenges and Opportunities," providing an in-depth
exploration of the various spectrum sharing models, their
technical, regulatory, and economic complexities, and the potential
benefits they offer to the wireless industry.
Along with standardized same and multi-technology spectrum
sharing techniques, the briefing paper discusses implementation of
evolved spectrum access systems and Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS)
technology, as the demand for wireless services continues to surge.
The paper highlights the differences in industry specifications and
regulatory perceptions in relation to DSS, as well as identifying
the challenges of spectrum sharing. It highlights the significance
of the 3.1-3.45 GHz band, emphasizing its potential for commercial
services and the advancements needed in sensing technologies to
ensure effective spectrum management.
Chris Pearson, President, 5G Americas, said, "Dedicated
exclusive use radio spectrum is a critical resource effecting the
U.S. wireless industry, economy and technology leadership. Yet,
effective spectrum sharing could be a part of some solutions but
will require innovative technologies and collaborative regulatory
frameworks to ensure that both legacy users and new entrants can
coexist without compromising performance."
The white paper provides an in-depth examination of various
spectrum management models including licensed, unlicensed, and
shared spectrum approaches along with complexities of DSS.
Key sections of the 5G Americas briefing paper include:
- An overview of existing spectrum management models, detailing
the licensed, unlicensed, and shared spectrum mechanisms.
- Definitions and techniques of Dynamic Spectrum Sharing,
exploring its various interpretations by leading industry bodies
such as 3GPP and 5G Americas.
- A review of current commercial experiences in the United
States, focusing on the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) and
Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) in the 6 GHz band.
- An exploration of potential spectrum sharing approaches in the
3.1-3.45 GHz band.
- An analysis of the technical, regulatory, and economic
challenges associated with spectrum sharing.
"The ability to share spectrum efficiently is not just a
technical challenge but a strategic opportunity. We must develop
policies that incentivize cooperation and ensure fair access to
this critical resource," says work group co-leader Karri
Kuoppamaki, SVP, Advanced and Emerging Technologies, T-Mobile US,
Inc.
"Exclusive spectrum use is vital for societal, economic, and
national security benefits, but when dedicated spectrum for
commercial services isn't possible, spectrum sharing offers a
possible solution," stated Brian Daly, AVP Wireless Technology
Strategy & Standards, AT&T. "Spectrum sharing, using
advanced radar sensing methods, could provide part of the solution
to meet the additional spectrum needs of wireless services, if
preferred commercially licensed spectrum is not available."
About 5G Americas: The Voice of 5G and Beyond for the
Americas
5G Americas is an industry trade organization composed of
leading telecommunications service providers and manufacturers. The
organization’s mission is to facilitate and advocate for the
advancement of 5G and beyond throughout the Americas. 5G Americas
is invested in developing a connected wireless community while
leading 5G development for all the Americas. 5G Americas is
headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. More information is
available at 5G Americas’ website, LinkedIn, and X (formerly
Twitter).
5G Americas’ Board of Governors Members include Airspan Networks
Inc., Antel, AT&T, Ciena, Cisco, Crown Castle, Ericsson,
Liberty Latin America, Mavenir, Nokia, Qualcomm Incorporated,
Rogers Communications, Samsung, T-Mobile US, Inc., and
Telefónica.
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5G Americas Viet Nguyen +1 206 218 6393
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