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Spectrum Wars: The Rise of 5G and Beyond
Contents
Foreword
Preface
1 Introduction: The Changing World of Spectrum
1.1 5G and Beyond Technologies: Their De
1.2 The Search for Access for Additional
1.2.1 Spectrum Availability Today
1.2.2 The Role of Technology
1.2.3 The Role of the Spectrum Management and Regulatory Processes
1.3 Next Steps
References
2 The Evolving International Spectrum Regulatory Landscape
2.1 Overview of the ITU Spectrum Management Responsibilities
2.2 Overview of the International Table of Frequency Allocations and the WRC Process
2.3 ITU-R Leadership and Participation
2.4 The Negotiations
2.5 The Role of WRC and the Identification of Spectrum for IMT Enabling 5G
2.6 Thoughts for the Future
References
3 The Evolving Domestic Spectrum Regulatory Landscape
3.1 Overview
3.2 The Structure of Domestic Spectrum Managers
3.3 Managing the Domestic Table of Frequency Allocations
3.4 Assigning Spectrum for Particular Uses
3.5 Domestic Licensing of Radio Services
3.6 The Role of Spectrum Harmonization and Its Importance in a 5G and Beyond World
3.7 Evolving Trends That Licensing Decisions in a 5G and Beyond World
3.7.1 Obtaining Public Policy Goals Through the Licensing Process
3.7.2 Limiting Incumbent Use to Enable 5G Use
3.7.3 Incentivizing Relocation of Incumbents
3.7.4 Relocation of Government Users to Free up Spectrum for 5G
3.8 Conclusion
References
4 5G Technology Overview
4.1 Terrestrial Mobile Wireless Services
4.1.1 Use of Low, Middle, and High Frequency Bands
4.1.2 Small Cells
4.1.3 Massive MIMO
4.2 Terrestrial Fixed Wireless Technologies
4.2.1 Wi-Fi
4.2.2 Fixed Terrestrial Wireless Services
4.3 Nonterrestrial Technologies
4.3.1 Satellite Networks.
4.4 High Altitude Platforms and Similar Technologies
4.5 Conclusion
References
5 Drivers of Change, Use Cases Driving 5G, Future Challenges, and the Race to Be First
5.1 Overview
5.2 Drivers of Change
5.3 Use Cases Driving 5G
5.3.1 Healthcare
5.3.2 Multi-User Experience
5.3.3 Hyperconnectivity
5.3.4 Business and Industrial Needs
5.3.5 Smart Cities and Smart Infrastructure
5.3.6 Autonomous Technology
5.4 The Main 5G Technology Adoption Challenges
5.5 The Race to Be First
References
6 Meeting the Growing Demand for Spectrum
6.1 Overview
6.2 The Changing World of Spectrum Sharing and Efficiency
6.2.1 Licensed Versus Unlicensed Spectrum
6.2.2 Dynamic Spectrum Access
6.3 Public Versus Private Networks
6.4 Hybrid Networks and Challenges
6.4.1 MSS with a Terrestrial Component
6.4.2 NGSO and Mobile Spectrum
6.4.3 True Hybrid Systems
6.5 The Need for a Three-Dimensional Spectrum Model
6.6 Conclusion
References
7 Enabling the Use of Additional Spectrum for 5G
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Getting Spectrum Into the Hands of Operators
7.2.1 Secondary Markets and Use It or Lose It
7.2.2 The FCC's Secondary Markets Approach
7.2.3 Use It or Lose It
7.2.4 CBRS and Other Approaches
7.2.5 Incentive-Based Spectrum Management
7.3 Access to the 28 GHz Band for 5G Terrestrial Services
7.4 Accessing Higher Frequency Bands (Above 30 GHz)
7.5 Set-Asides for Industrial/Private Networks
7.6 Local Licensing
7.7 Increasing Access to Government Spectrum by Commercial Operators
7.8 Regional and Subregional Harmonization and Implementation of 5G Bands
7.9 The Challenges of Increased Use by Satellite Systems
7.9.1 Blanket Licensing of User Earth Stations
7.9.2 Assigning Spectrum to Meet Increased NGSO Demand.
7.10 Remaining Challenges in Implementing New Spectrum Management/Assignment Regimes to Accommodate 5G and Beyond
References
8 6G and Beyond
8.1 Introduction: 6G Status and Challenges
8.2 What Does 6G Look Like and What Is the Likely Impact on Spectrum Management?
8.3 Regulators and Spectrum Managers Must Begin Planning to Meet 6G Spectrum Needs
8.3.1 Technology Neutral Decisions
8.3.2 The Need for Use of a Three-Dimensional Spectrum Model
8.3.3 Continued Challenges in Sharing and Making the Most Efficient Use of the Spectrum Resource
8.3.4 The THz Frequency Band
8.3.5 Greater Accountability for Use of Spectrum
8.4 Nonspectrum Solutions to Connectivity: Optical and Quantum
8.5 Conclusion
References
9 Conclusion: Challenges Ahead
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Greater Spectrum Use
9.3 The Protection of Incumbent Uses
9.4 Making Additional Spectrum Available on a Technology Neutral Basis
9.5 Reducing Regulatory Burdens and Fees
9.6 Achieving Global Harmonization
9.7 Competition
9.8 Conclusion
References
Glossary
About the Author
Index.
Contents
Foreword
Preface
1 Introduction: The Changing World of Spectrum
1.1 5G and Beyond Technologies: Their De
1.2 The Search for Access for Additional
1.2.1 Spectrum Availability Today
1.2.2 The Role of Technology
1.2.3 The Role of the Spectrum Management and Regulatory Processes
1.3 Next Steps
References
2 The Evolving International Spectrum Regulatory Landscape
2.1 Overview of the ITU Spectrum Management Responsibilities
2.2 Overview of the International Table of Frequency Allocations and the WRC Process
2.3 ITU-R Leadership and Participation
2.4 The Negotiations
2.5 The Role of WRC and the Identification of Spectrum for IMT Enabling 5G
2.6 Thoughts for the Future
References
3 The Evolving Domestic Spectrum Regulatory Landscape
3.1 Overview
3.2 The Structure of Domestic Spectrum Managers
3.3 Managing the Domestic Table of Frequency Allocations
3.4 Assigning Spectrum for Particular Uses
3.5 Domestic Licensing of Radio Services
3.6 The Role of Spectrum Harmonization and Its Importance in a 5G and Beyond World
3.7 Evolving Trends That Licensing Decisions in a 5G and Beyond World
3.7.1 Obtaining Public Policy Goals Through the Licensing Process
3.7.2 Limiting Incumbent Use to Enable 5G Use
3.7.3 Incentivizing Relocation of Incumbents
3.7.4 Relocation of Government Users to Free up Spectrum for 5G
3.8 Conclusion
References
4 5G Technology Overview
4.1 Terrestrial Mobile Wireless Services
4.1.1 Use of Low, Middle, and High Frequency Bands
4.1.2 Small Cells
4.1.3 Massive MIMO
4.2 Terrestrial Fixed Wireless Technologies
4.2.1 Wi-Fi
4.2.2 Fixed Terrestrial Wireless Services
4.3 Nonterrestrial Technologies
4.3.1 Satellite Networks.
4.4 High Altitude Platforms and Similar Technologies
4.5 Conclusion
References
5 Drivers of Change, Use Cases Driving 5G, Future Challenges, and the Race to Be First
5.1 Overview
5.2 Drivers of Change
5.3 Use Cases Driving 5G
5.3.1 Healthcare
5.3.2 Multi-User Experience
5.3.3 Hyperconnectivity
5.3.4 Business and Industrial Needs
5.3.5 Smart Cities and Smart Infrastructure
5.3.6 Autonomous Technology
5.4 The Main 5G Technology Adoption Challenges
5.5 The Race to Be First
References
6 Meeting the Growing Demand for Spectrum
6.1 Overview
6.2 The Changing World of Spectrum Sharing and Efficiency
6.2.1 Licensed Versus Unlicensed Spectrum
6.2.2 Dynamic Spectrum Access
6.3 Public Versus Private Networks
6.4 Hybrid Networks and Challenges
6.4.1 MSS with a Terrestrial Component
6.4.2 NGSO and Mobile Spectrum
6.4.3 True Hybrid Systems
6.5 The Need for a Three-Dimensional Spectrum Model
6.6 Conclusion
References
7 Enabling the Use of Additional Spectrum for 5G
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Getting Spectrum Into the Hands of Operators
7.2.1 Secondary Markets and Use It or Lose It
7.2.2 The FCC's Secondary Markets Approach
7.2.3 Use It or Lose It
7.2.4 CBRS and Other Approaches
7.2.5 Incentive-Based Spectrum Management
7.3 Access to the 28 GHz Band for 5G Terrestrial Services
7.4 Accessing Higher Frequency Bands (Above 30 GHz)
7.5 Set-Asides for Industrial/Private Networks
7.6 Local Licensing
7.7 Increasing Access to Government Spectrum by Commercial Operators
7.8 Regional and Subregional Harmonization and Implementation of 5G Bands
7.9 The Challenges of Increased Use by Satellite Systems
7.9.1 Blanket Licensing of User Earth Stations
7.9.2 Assigning Spectrum to Meet Increased NGSO Demand.
7.10 Remaining Challenges in Implementing New Spectrum Management/Assignment Regimes to Accommodate 5G and Beyond
References
8 6G and Beyond
8.1 Introduction: 6G Status and Challenges
8.2 What Does 6G Look Like and What Is the Likely Impact on Spectrum Management?
8.3 Regulators and Spectrum Managers Must Begin Planning to Meet 6G Spectrum Needs
8.3.1 Technology Neutral Decisions
8.3.2 The Need for Use of a Three-Dimensional Spectrum Model
8.3.3 Continued Challenges in Sharing and Making the Most Efficient Use of the Spectrum Resource
8.3.4 The THz Frequency Band
8.3.5 Greater Accountability for Use of Spectrum
8.4 Nonspectrum Solutions to Connectivity: Optical and Quantum
8.5 Conclusion
References
9 Conclusion: Challenges Ahead
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Greater Spectrum Use
9.3 The Protection of Incumbent Uses
9.4 Making Additional Spectrum Available on a Technology Neutral Basis
9.5 Reducing Regulatory Burdens and Fees
9.6 Achieving Global Harmonization
9.7 Competition
9.8 Conclusion
References
Glossary
About the Author
Index.