Emerging Technologies and Access to Spectrum Resources: the Case of Short-Range Systems

Minervini, Fulvio (2007): Emerging Technologies and Access to Spectrum Resources: the Case of Short-Range Systems. Published in: Communications & Strategies No. 67 (September 2007): pp. 107-125.

Abstract

Traditional regulatory arrangements have constrained access to radio frequency spectrum. This has resulted in artificial scarcity of spectrum. The paper addresses the issue of whether technological developments in short-range systems (e.g. cognitive radios and ultra wideband) might promote access to spectrum - possibly using market mechanisms such as trading - and reduce spectrum shortages.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: spectrum policy, spectrum access, emerging spectrum-using technology, Telecommunications, regulation, infrastructure
• Subjects: L - Industrial Organization > L9 - Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities > L96 - Telecommunications

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