4. EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
SHARE SPECTRUM DYNAMICALLY
Despite the apparent scarcity of spectrum, observations
of actual usage suggest it is far from full.
Knowing where, when and how to share while protecting
incumbents is the key.
TVWS (internationally) and CBRS (in the USA) are
great examples.
Dynamic spectrum access can increase spectrum use
efficiency through sharing while protecting incumbents.
When I send a video
file to clients they
get it, it used to take
two days
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James L. Clark,
living in Arran (Scotland)
6. EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
• There is no one size fits all solution to rural
broadband
• TVWS provides a practical solution in hard to
reach areas
• TVWS technology can be deployed
commercially
CONNECTING THE UNCONNECTED
7. EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Internet connectivity
in rural areas
Enhanced indoor
connectivity
Line-of-sight not
required
No need for complex
infrastructure
TV WHITE SPACES
Broadband
connection speed
8. EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
1st European commercial
TVWS network on the Isle of
Arran (Scotland)
Bringing connectivity to
Llanarth (Wales)
Bringing connectivity to
Loch Ness (Scotland)
COMMERCIAL DEPLOYMENTS
9. EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
1. Frequencies are dynamically allocated in
real-time based on the usage in a geographic
area by a set of incumbent users, including
TV broadcast and wireless microphones.
2. TVWS radios are coordinated by a database,
which calculates the availability based on
rules defined by the regulator.
THE TECH BIT
10. EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
• Operational database available in the UK
• Operational database implementation with the
DSA model rules
• Collaborating with partners and regulators in
Africa to enable TVWS
• Submitted petition to FCC to operate in the US
• Collaborating with radio manufacturers to allow
hassle-free solutions that enable scale
deployments
OUR ROLE IN TVWS
