Abstract
At a time of explosive growth for mobile broadband and the progressive
deployment of 4G networks starting next year, new frequency bands are being
made available. Digital dividend spectrum was already awarded last year in the
US, and is progressively being harmonised in Western Europe. In the meantime,
the refarming of the 900 MHz band creates an opportunity for mobile broadband
to be made available in rural areas.
Key questions
DIGITAL DIVIDEND
- What is the current status of the digital dividend?
- Is harmonisation going to be achieved in Western Europe for the 800 MHz
band?
- What advantages does it bring to mobile operators?
- Which role will it play in 4G development?
900 MHz BAND REFARMING
- Why is refarming of the 900 MHz band important for 3G and 4G developments?
- How can it facilitate coverage of rural areas?
- What is the status of 900 MHz band refarming in the world?
4G SPECTRUM
- Which frequency bands are used today by mobile networks?
- Which frequency bands are going to be used for 4G networks?
- What spectrum requirements will the growth of mobile
broadband create?
- What new spectrum will be available in the coming years?
- What will be the price of the new frequency bands?
|