Author Archives: JohnBerry
Transactional Spectrum Management: a practical future or fanciful science fiction
With the use of auctions to determine spectrum allocation of larger spectrum blocks, National Regulatory Authorities are looking for efficiency in allocating small spectrum blocks or channels that have traditionally been allocated by NRA administrators. This audio-visual presentation looks at … Continue reading
Redefining Harmonisation: essential for future progress?
At the recent Middle East spectrum management conference there was lengthy discussion about how much spectrum would be needed and when. One parallel issue which was raised though time precluded complete discussion was the subject of harmonisation, or rather the … Continue reading
The FAT is Dead: Long Live the FAT
The Frequency Allocation Table is the central pillar of Article 5 of the ITU Radio Regulations. It’s a record of the allocation of one of the five main services[1] and their sub-services[2] to a frequency band. The three Regional FATs … Continue reading
Spectrum for 4G Networks: harmonisation in the Gulf region
This blog is a post-conference recording of a paper given by John Berry of InterConnect Communications at the Middle East Spectrum Conference held in Dubai in March 2011. Follow this link for a full programme. InterConnect Presentation – H… More PowerPoint … Continue reading
Overspill and Coordination in Public Mobile Networks
This blog is a post-conference recording of a paper given by John Berry of InterConnect Communications at the Middle East Spectrum Conference held in Dubai in March 2011. Follow this link for a full programme. InterConnect Presentation – Overspill and … Continue reading
Due Diligence in the Team Telecom Deal
As announced recently on the Corporate INTL web site (http://www.corp-intl.com/),Team Telecom Group (TTG) has exchanged contracts on a £32.8 million management buy-out from Team’s parent company Spice Plc. The new company will be led by current TTG CEO Mike Norfield and … Continue reading
On Allocation, Allotment and Assignment
As we progress in spectrum management there is a good chance that our currentstructures will be eroded. As new professionals come in to work in spectrum management there’s a good chance that they will not learn the domain dictionary. And yet there … Continue reading
So you’re buying a spectrum management system?
Most NRAs have to some extent or other computerised their spectrum management function. Some are just setting out by buying SMS4DC or other basic system. Others have invested heavily in LSTelcom or ATDI or other vendor system. And some are implementing … Continue reading
On Estimating the Spectrum Needed – an AV presentation
This six minute presentation is about estimating the amount of spectrum needed for successful and profitable operation of wireless networks. The presentation begins by setting out who needs to be able to estimate the amount of spectrum needed in wireless networks. It introduces the … Continue reading