Smart planning and licensing for efficient spectrum utilization

The challenge of efficient spectrum licensing

Licensing of the electromagnetic spectrum is fundamental to functional telecommunications. Regulatory bodies are tasked with managing this scarce commodity to maximize its benefit to the widest possible range of end-users, while also preventing or minimizing interference. Licenses ensure the efficient use of the spectrum by defining the permitted applications for a given frequency (e.g. mobile communications, broadcasting, satellite communication) and establishing power limits. Dedicated, licensed frequencies are essential for maintaining and protecting critical infrastructure, enabling reliable communication during emergencies.

Discover how Rohde & Schwarz systems support spectrum utilization measurements

We assist regulatory authorities in the complex process of spectrum licensing through specialized expertise and the appropriate tools for spectrum occupancy and compatibility measurements. Our technologies reveal which radio frequencies are already in use and contribute to ensuring that frequencies are utilized as efficiently as possible. This efficiency can be assessed based on factors such as network coverage, minimized interference, quality of experience (QoE), and quality of service (QoS).

In addition to providing real-time spectrum insights and coverage evaluation tools, we help you verify licensee compliance. Optimizing spectrum use is crucial when allocating frequencies. Therefore, our products offer a comprehensive approach, ranging from over-the-air RF parameter measurements to application-level quality assessments conducted via site inspections and overall network performance evaluation.

Using Rohde & Schwarz systems, regulatory authorities and the ITU can verify proper use of the radio frequency spectrum. Hence, authorities can ensure that assigned frequencies are valid, actively used, and functioning correctly.

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