A recently released report that looks at the consequences of insufficient broadband spectrum was discussed recently at the Mobile Future Forum.
A report was recently released looking at the possible consequences of insufficient broadband spectrum, with officials stating that failure to make new spectrum available in the marketplace could lead to a range of problems. One official referring to the report highlighted a range of potential problems including the lower quality services and higher prices that could end up affecting consumers.
One wireless technology expert, Peter Rysavy, who was referring to the report at the recent event stated: “If the spectrum deficit is not immediately addressed, demand is predicted to exceed existing network capacity in three to four years, hitting urban areas with the busiest networks and where the highest density of users are concentrated. If just 50% of the new spectrum promised in the National Broadband Plan is made commercially available, demand will still exceed capacity by 2017.”
Mobile Future Chairman Jonathan Spalter also spoke about the issue, stating: “Access to additional spectrum is critical to meeting explosive consumer demand and maximizing opportunities for consumers and businesses. It takes years to bring spectrum to the market and the data shows we are already behind the curve. Now is the time for policymakers to move forward to address the growing wireless demand and ensure the right tools are in place to maintain the nation’s leading role in mobile innovation.”
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski spoke at the event and pointed out that the United States needed to take action to ensure that it was equipped for the rising demand from consumers and businesses when it came to broadband services.
Source – PR-USA