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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

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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

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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

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The Middle East Spectrum Conference

The Middle East Spectrum Management Conference closed last week in Dubai with two overall conclusions:  that demand is forecast to grossly exceed supply and that countries are not really facing up to the need to rapidly release spectrum to the market. There were … Continue reading

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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

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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

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Will there be a single mobile wireless standard? Will the LTE and WiMAX standards merge?

WiMAX and LTE Market Background The WiMAX standard 802.16e has been around since 2005, and WiMAX continues to press towards being a globally significant mobile wireless technology. The WiMAX forum currently estimates that there are over 580 networks deployed globally, … Continue reading

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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

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Multi Player Model

Often there is a requirement for analysis in the mobile sector to determine which of  multiple possible regulatory and business solutions will contribute most to or even threaten investment return. Investors, NRAs and operators alike ask: How many MNO/MVNOs can … Continue reading

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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

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