Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Q2 2024 Newsletter
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| Keeping you updated about our activities! Here we highlight our latest work and focus on areas where we are empowering the next wave of spectrum access. |
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Introduction from Martha Suárez
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Hello to all our members and interested parties! This year, April to July has marked an extremely busy - but fruitful - period for the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance. As we navigate through 2024, I am thrilled to share with you some of the significant strides we have made in promoting dynamic spectrum access and advancing global connectivity.
This quarter has been particularly eventful, highlighted by numerous industry engagements and the announcement of the DSA’s 2024 Global Summit. Building on the success of last year’s event, which brought together a diverse group of private sector leaders, policymakers, regulators, and industry experts to discuss optimal spectrum sharing methods, models, and practices, we are eagerly anticipating this year’s summit. Scheduled for September 23-24, 2023, in Geneva, Switzerland, the event will focus on the requirements for a digitalized, global gigabit society. Key discussions will include the impact of landmark decisions, such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorizing Automatic Frequency Coordination (AFC) systems within the 6 GHz band, which is maximizing the available spectrum for innovative broadband services.
We are thrilled to announce our first confirmed speakers: Kevin Robinson of Wi-Fi Alliance, Dave Willis of Ofcom, Bharat Bhatia of the ITU-SPT Foundation of India, Bernadette Lewis of CTO, and many more. Stay tuned for further speaker announcements and additional summit details in the coming weeks.
Within the last quarter, I have been actively attending events across the globe, from Jakarta to Montego Bay to São Paulo, and then back to Europe for the European Spectrum Management Conference in Brussels. DSA has truly been everywhere! Over this period, I participated in three Global Spectrum Series events in Jakarta, Indonesia, Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Brussels, Belgium. These events provided a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with key industry individuals worldwide and present on the significant decisions reached during WRC-23 for Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, and Europe, as well as the key goals for these regions leading up to WRC-27. Additionally, it was a pleasure to attend the 2024 ABRINT National Encounter in São Paulo, Brazil. The event featured a range of panels focused on the telecommunications market's main innovations and solutions, sharing knowledge on relevant sector trends. It was also a valuable opportunity to participate in the “Spectrum: How to Democratize Access and Internet Competition?” panel session and discuss the importance of authorizing the entire 6 GHz band for unlicensed access in Brazil.
Next quarter will be a certainly busy period with most of the regional groups beginning their first preparatory meetings for WRC-27, and DSA will be present at the heart of the discussions, ensuring that the voice of Wi-Fi and dynamic spectrum management systems is heard loud and clear!
Martha Suárez |
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Martha Suárez
DSA President
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DSA Summit 2024: Experts Descend on Geneva to Showcase Spectrum Sharing Successes
22 May 2024
With exciting developments within the 6 GHz band continuing to be announced across the globe, the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA)’s 2024 Global Summit will empower spectrum experts to promote their latest technologies and case studies designed to bridge the digital divide and ensure affordable and sustainable connectivity for all.
Taking place on September 23 - 24 2024, the 2024 DSA Summit will consider the requirements for a digitalized, global gigabit society, and how recent landmark decisions are maximising the available spectrum for new, innovative broadband services. |
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Blogs
Explore our latest blogs to discover the DSA’s recent work, partnerships and successes!
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DSA Participated in the 2024 Abrint National Encounter
12 – 14 June 2024
Our president, Dr. Martha Suarez participated successfully in the 2024 ABRINT National Encounter. The event consisted of a range of panels oriented to the telecommunication market's main innovations and solutions, with knowledge shared on relevant trends in the sector.
Dr. Suarez took part in the “Spectrum: How to Democratize Access and Increase Competition?” panel session, where Martha discussed the importance of the entire 6Ghz band for unlicensed access in Brazil. |
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We Have Over 150 Scenarios to be Tested, says Caram
Mobile Time, 13 June 2024
Anatel 's superintendent of grants and resources for services, Vinícius Caram, stated that there are more than 150 scenarios to test with Wi-Fi and cellular in the 6 GHz frequency. During the Abrint National Meeting this Thursday, the 13th, the representative of the regulatory agency stated that Anatel will produce a report by the end of the year to understand the “size of the channel”.
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Anatel Tests Hybrid Use of the 6 GHz Band in Brazil
DPL News, 14 June 2024
Vinicius Caram, superintendent of concessions and contributed resources of the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) of Brazil, said that the first tests have begun, evaluating 150 different scenarios for the use of the spectrum by Wi-Fi networks, in collaboration with Abinee (Brazilian Association of the Electrical and Electronic Industry).
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Icasa Wants Operators to Learn to Share Spectrum
Tech Central, 25 June 2024
Icasa is creating a framework that will allow for spectrum to be shared and dynamically allocated to different licensees depending on demand, time, location and usage patterns.
The communications regulator has asked stakeholders to supply it with information about the type of systems that can be used to manage spectrum access in the 3.8GHz-4.2GHz and 5.925GHz-6.425GHz frequency bands.
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Regulatory Affairs Work Group (RAWG) update
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Regulatory Affairs Work Group (RAWG) Update
As a cross-industry organization, the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance works to engage with regulators and government officials to promote the adoption of legal and regulatory frameworks that facilitate dynamic access to radio spectrum.
The Regulatory Affairs Work Group, chaired by Jennifer McCarthy from Federated Wireless, continues to develop policy positions for ratification by the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance, draft documents for submission to regulatory agencies and develop high-level positions on critical issues related to dynamic spectrum sharing.
Recent filings include:
April 2024
May 2024
June 2024
July 2024
The full list of filings is available on the DSA website. |
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Federated Wireless Announces Major Enhancements to its Class-Leading CBRS Shared Spectrum Offering
Federated Wireless, 30 April 2024
Federated Wireless, the global leader in spectrum management and shared spectrum services, is proud to announce significant enhancements to its CBRS offering, marking an important milestone in the ongoing evolution of shared spectrum. Moving forward, Federated Wireless’s nearly 350 customers located in areas with high incumbent activity will be protected from service interruptions related to U.S. DoD usage of the 3.5 GHz CBRS band. |
Nearly 80 percent of U.S. residents and business are located in coastal areas where Navy radar operations occur. With the enhancements Federated Wireless has promoted, CBRS users will experience at least 60% and potentially as much as 80% improvement in spectrum availability in these areas. READ MORE
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Federated Wireless, 6 June 2024
Federated Wireless, the global leader in spectrum management and shared spectrum services, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking Adaptive Network Planner. As part of a new generation of spectrum sharing tools and functionality dubbed CBRS Advanced, this innovative solution is set to redefine the industry standard for adaptive network planning with unparalleled real-time modeling accuracy, integration with spectrum management and business operations workflow systems and 24/7 support. READ MORE
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Upcoming Events & Partnership
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Telco Transformation LATAM
20-21 August 2024
Rio de Janiero, Brazil
Telco Transformation LATAM will bring together market experts that discuss new market trends, challenges and threats of Digital Transformation, Big Data, AI, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, OpenRAN, Network Automation, video, IoT, Cloud, Innovation among others relevant topics. |
Conecta Chile
9-10 September 2024
Santiago, Chile
Conecta Chile promises to bring together leaders from the telecommunications, technology, and digital innovation industries, providing a unique forum for discussion, learning, and interaction. This event will serve as a crucial meeting point for professionals looking to explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the Chilean market and across Latin America.
Conecta Peru
5-6 November 2024
Lima, Peru
This event will highlight the role of connectivity and the importance of communications to drive digital transformation and accelerate the country's socioeconomic development. The 5G route, challenges and advances in network deployment, the exponential growth of FTTH, cybersecurity, IoT, artificial intelligence, backbone network, regional networks, trends in analytics, cloud telecom and interconnected service ecosystems are among the topics that will be addressed.
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Get in touch
| If you would like more information, or if your company or organization is interested in joining the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance, then please email admin@dynamicspectrumalliance.org. |
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