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Effective spectrum management is critical to encourage the investment required to expand mobile access. To deliver affordable, high quality mobile services, operators require fair access to sufficient radio spectrum. The finalisation of WRC-23 provided the foundations for the capacity needed for this decade. However, the total cost of spectrum required by mobile operators to meet user demand have been rising and is unsustainable in the longer term. Evidence shows that excessive spectrum prices are linked to lower coverage and poorer quality of service and worse outcomes for consumers. It is crucial that governments and regulators take the necessary steps to prevent spiralling of total costs and to support sustainable investment and in future networks.
As 5G expands and matures, mobile operators also have to manage the decommissioning of legacy technologies. Switching off 2G and 3G will allow operators to optimise their spectrum and network resources, and improve efficiency. However, multiple factors can affect the planning process and it is important for both industry players and policymakers to work together to enable a smooth transition.
This session will discuss:
- Spectrum roadmaps, effective pricing and assignment processes and regulatory frameworks in the 5G era
- Market, regulatory and commercial conditions to achieve a smooth and successful switch-off of 2G/3G technologies
- International best practices, key policy considerations and potential impacts
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