Because of need for higher capacities, the trend toward shorter link distances for mobile backhaul and declining product costs, 70/80GHz (i.e., E-band) solutions are gathering significant interest for mobile backhaul and enterprise access applications. However, because these frequencies are new to most people, there is little understanding of costs and other issues related to licensing the 70-80GHz spectrum.
As a service to network operators, Aviat Networks recently finished its update on the status of costs and regulation for E-band frequencies for a large number of countries around the world. This document (registration required) examines the regulatory requirements that apply around the globe for operation in these bands.
Details of comparative license costs are also available in another document (registration also required). We believe that we have covered all the countries of interest to most network operators and some in addition to those. If there are any specific countries missing, please let us know with a comment.
Ian Marshall
Regulatory Manager
Aviat Networks
Related articles
- MoIC mulls refarming frequency band (thehimalayantimes.com)
- Researchers promise doubled wireless spectrum efficiency (gizmag.com)
- Pole Sway and Small Cell Deployments for Wireless Backhaul (aviatnetworks.com)
- Simplifying Carrier Ethernet Networks Scalability and Operations (aviatnetworks.com)
- Network Coverage Maps with Interesting Details (mobilesociety.typepad.com)