Mobile broadband in1800MHz spectrum – spectrum strategies, refarming and the global ecosystem
Deploying mobile broadband in 1800MHz spectrum is part of the solution to the rapid growth of mobile broadband, which is forcing operators to add both coverage and capacity, applying a holistic spectrum strategy that covers voice-centric and mobile broadband network deployments. As the penetration of 3G-capable terminals increases, the 1800MHz spectrum used for GSM services becomes an increasingly attractive candidate for refarming to mobile broadband services based on LTE and HSPA.
Mobile broadband subscribers and traffic are growing at an unprecedented rate. The number of mobile broadband subscriptions is estimated to hit the one billion mark in 2011 [1] and Ericsson estimates that this figure will grow exponentially to almost top five billion by 2016 [2]. Some advanced markets have seen a doubling in mobile-data-traffic volumes every six to 12 months over the past few years, primarily driven by rapid subscriber growth.
The network is becoming the differentiator, and one significant aspect of ensuring high-performance mobile broadband for the mass market is having access to sufficient radio spectrum to deliver the required capacity and coverage.
As mobile-data traffic continues to grow, one clear candidate for delivering additional spectrum for mobile broadband is the 1800MHz band, today available for deployment of GSM services to more than 350 operators in 148 countries around the world.
By refarming this 1800MHz spectrum for use by mobile broadband radio technologies, including LTE and HSPA, operators can gain the additional capacity, higher performance, global accessibility and economies of scale that will ensure the continued success of mobile broadband services.
Mobile broadband subscribers and traffic are growing at an unprecedented rate. The number of mobile broadband subscriptions is estimated to hit the one billion mark in 2011 [1] and Ericsson estimates that this figure will grow exponentially to almost top five billion by 2016 [2]. Some advanced markets have seen a doubling in mobile-data-traffic volumes every six to 12 months over the past few years, primarily driven by rapid subscriber growth.
The network is becoming the differentiator, and one significant aspect of ensuring high-performance mobile broadband for the mass market is having access to sufficient radio spectrum to deliver the required capacity and coverage.
As mobile-data traffic continues to grow, one clear candidate for delivering additional spectrum for mobile broadband is the 1800MHz band, today available for deployment of GSM services to more than 350 operators in 148 countries around the world.
By refarming this 1800MHz spectrum for use by mobile broadband radio technologies, including LTE and HSPA, operators can gain the additional capacity, higher performance, global accessibility and economies of scale that will ensure the continued success of mobile broadband services.
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