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RadComms 2014:
Innovations in Spectrum Management
Lynne FancySenior DirectorSpectrum Development and OperationsIndustry Canada
September 2014
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Our Conundrum
Everybody wants more spectrum Unmitigated demand for wireless
capacity is a reality and its growth is exponential.
However, there is no corresponding exponential growth in the availability of spectrum
Everybody wants it faster Most spectrum is encumbered
A shared issue between regulators and industry
Source: Spectrum Outlook, 2013
Forecast of Mobile Data Growth in Canada
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Our Framework
Our Objective: Maximize the economic and social benefits that Canadians derive from the use of the radio frequency spectrum
Our Commitment: To apply real-world proven spectrum management practices so that we are prepared for an increasingly connected 5G world
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How We’re Managing
Allocation of new spectrum
Focused research efforts
Policies to encourage efficient use of spectrum
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Allocation of New Spectrum
Committed to allocating 750 MHz of spectrum to commercial mobile services by the end of 2017, with the expectation that at least 1000 MHz will be required by 2020.
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Allocation of New Spectrum
Using different approaches to suit different needs
Auction formats AWS: Simultaneous multiple round ascending auction 700 MHz: Combinatorial clock auction AWS-3 (currently under consultation): Second price sealed
bid
Deployment conditions, e.g., for rural deployment
Measures to encourage competition
Set asides Auction caps
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Focused Research Efforts
Need to find innovative answers for the future
Industry Canada is one of the few spectrum regulators with an in-house communications research centre focused on wireless
Three “grand challenges”: Understanding how spectrum is used Enabling smarter and more innovative means to access
existing spectrum resources Expanding our wireless capacity
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Focused Research Efforts
Spectrum Awareness - Understand how spectrum is used
Provide real-time spectrum utilization knowledge and applications to enable more effective use of spectrum
What spectrum is being used, by whom and how effectively
Facilitate dynamic spectrum use by multiple parties in the same band
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Focused Research Efforts
Spectrum Access - Enabling smarter and more innovative means to access existing spectrum resources
Existing licensing mechanisms are based on static rights over a long term, supporting investments
Need to balance with the need to stimulate innovative and flexible use of spectrum
Find technical solutions Spectrum and network sharing Dynamic spectrum access
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Focused Research Efforts
Breaking the Frequency Barrier – Expanding our Wireless Capability
Advance the use of higher frequency bands through research to address the growing demand for mobile services
Specifically looking at spectrum over 6 GHz
Will require public and private cooperation to succeed
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Policies to encourage efficient use of spectrum
Collaborative solutions Network sharing agreements
Mandated solutions Tower sharing and roaming “Use it or lose it”
Fees Need to align fees with our objectives
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Summary: How We’re Managing
Allocation of new spectrum
Innovative and focused research efforts
Policies to encourage efficient use of spectrum
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