Spectrum Wars: The Rise of 5G and Beyond

The book explores the evolution of spectrum use and management caused by the rise of 5G and beyond in all wireless technologies, including terrestrial and non-terrestrial. It discusses the changing methods of spectrum evaluation, the use of spectrum sharing, and the challenges of public policy. It also examines the evolution to 6G and its potential impact on spectrum management.

Format: Paperback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2021
Publisher: Artech House

This captivating new book, a sequel to the author's previous work, Spectrum Wars: The Policy and Technology Debate, delves into the intricate evolution of spectrum utilization and management driven by the advent of 5G and beyond across all wireless technologies, encompassing terrestrial wireless, including mobile and fixed, as well as non-terrestrial applications such as satellite and drone technologies. A comprehensive survey of these cutting-edge technologies and their diverse use cases is presented, enabling readers to gain a deep understanding of the technical, operational, and commercial nuances of these systems. The book also explores how traditional approaches to spectrum management have been transformed, encompassing the importance of low, medium, and high band spectrum to meet the ever-growing demands of users, as well as the utilization of innovative tools like spectrum sharing to efficiently allocate scarce spectrum for 5G and future generations. Furthermore, it examines how governments are actively making additional spectrum available for a wide range of purposes, including recent spectrum auctions, clearing, and shared networks. The impact of public policy challenges, such as the digital divide and the consequences of the pandemic, on spectrum management is explored in relation to their profound implications. Lastly, the book takes a forward-looking perspective by examining the ongoing transition to 6G, predicting its likely impact on spectrum management in the years to come. Authored by a renowned expert in the field, this comprehensive book offers a thoughtful and insightful exploration of the entire spectrum management landscape, from the allocation of spectrum to its eventual release into the market for the deployment of 5G and beyond.

ISBN-13: 9781630819163