Evolving Technology Will Make Spectrum Sharing More Effective, Google Says

Google told NTIA it and other companies are developing technologies to improve spectrum sharing. Google commented on the national spectrum policy, as did others though the agency is mostly shut (see 1901230028). “Dynamic spectrum databases and automated admission technologies hold the promise of revolutionizing wireless communications and transforming network deployments by incumbent operators, neutral hosts, and end users, catapulting the United States into its 5G future,” Google said. “Government policies that incorporate opportunistic spectrum use can enable more efficient use, lowering barriers to entry for new products, applications, and use cases, which are essential for economic development and achieving 5G." Google noted the many advantages that will come with 5G. It said use of databases for sharing “is fully compatible with traditional licensing in the same spectrum bands, enabling wireless carriers and other providers to meet quality of service needs.” The GPS Innovation Alliance said spectrum management decisions must consider “the unique characteristics” of global navigation satellite system services and GPS, protecting them from harmful interference.