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Lichtenau, Baden/Germany – LS telcom together with its partner VVA has completed a study on future spectrum needs for wireless services in Denmark for the Danish Energy Agency (DEA). In preparation of the WRC 2019, the DEA wanted to get an independent view on the demand for radio spectrum in order to help shape Danish and European spectrum policy. The study considers several spectrum-using markets, such as mobile broadband, backhaul, short-range devices, and the transport market. The growth of the markets themselves was examined as well as the impact of changes in technology on spectrum demand over the next 5 and the next 10 years.
The study found that the amount of spectrum needed for mobile data services will increase by a factor of between 3 and 8 times by 2021 and by a factor of between 9 and 14 times by 2026 respectively. Although the bands already identified for IMT will increase the amount of spectrum available for mobile services in Denmark by a factor of two, there will be a shortfall of 500 MHz of spectrum in urban areas by 2021 and a total of over 4000 MHz by 2026 if there are no further spectrum efficiency gains. The study also provides recommendations and suggestions of spectrum bands and technologies to overcome these shortages.
Concerning backbone spectrum needs, it all depends on the extent to which fibre will displace the need for microwave links. The analysis forecasts that the number of wireless links will not rise, but the capacity required of each link will. Therefore, no further spectrum will be needed within the next five years. However, a need to overlay higher capacity links in the bands between 60 and 90 GHz in a timescale of 5 to 10 years will require the DEA to prepare for licensing of these bands.
The report further forecasts that no additional spectrum is required for WiFi, smart meters and PMSE, apart from for major events, when there may occur problems sharing the existing channels. According to the report, there is also no need for additional spectrum for aeronautical, maritime, road and rail transport over and above that already identified. For PMR, however, the report foresees a possible reduction in the demand for spectrum.
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For more information, find the complete report here: http://www.ens.dk/sites/ens.dk/files/byggeri/Tele/Tele/dea_final_report_23_may_2016.pdf
About LS telcom
LS telcom’s software, system solutions, and services address the efficient use of radio frequency spectrum and the optimal operation of radio communication services.
We are a worldwide market leader in the provision of automated spectrum management systems and their integration with monitoring systems. We also have our own monitoring system, including fixed, portable, and airborne sensors. At the same time, we develop and market software for the design, planning, and optimisation of broadcast, PMR, mobile and microwave networks. Strategic consulting, radio engineering services, and training on network technologies, standards, and regulations as well as transmitter installations and measurements complete our area of expertise.
Frequency regulatory authorities, ministries, network operators and infrastructure providers, system integrators and military organisations in over 100 countries across all continents rely on our solutions and services.
LS telcom operates worldwide with subsidiaries and affiliates in Canada, China, France, South Africa, UAE, UK and USA, as well as representative offices in Argentina, Hungary, and Oman. With its headquarters in Lichtenau, Baden, Germany, LS telcom is listed on the German stock exchange under ISIN DE 0005754402 since 2001. www.LStelcom.com
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