Tag Archives: IMT
The Spectrum Challenges Facing LTE
LTE appears to be heading towards becoming the single global standard for fourth generation mobile broadband. Of course it is actually the next evolution of LTE – LTE Advanced – that is truly 4G. This is as recognised by the … 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
On Sites and Spectrum in Wireless Networks
There’s something a little counter intuitive in wireless networks. It’s that for a given market served, one needs more sites if one reduces the amount of spectrum available. For a very densely populated market (such as in a major city), … Continue reading
On Spectrum Policy
Much of the focus day to day for operators and regulators is on spectrum management within existing policy guidelines. Such policy, however, needs development. Spectrum policies that determine how spectrum users get spectrum access have their roots in national telecommunications … Continue reading