Refarming spectrum “is not a realistic alternative to address the...
Refarming spectrum “is not a realistic alternative to address the significant and pervasive network constraints” Verizon Wireless “will face over the next few years,” Verizon said in a filing providing data to the FCC on its purchases of AWS licenses…
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from SpectrumCo and Cox. The filing responds to a March 8 data request from the FCC (http://xrl.us/bmy9rb). Key parts were redacted. “Data on the EVDO network -- which itself is spectrum constrained in various markets -- is continuing to grow and will remain at elevated levels for some time,” the filing said (http://xrl.us/bmy9q5). “Once EVDO usage begins to decline the company will be able to evaluate and potentially implement refarming in specific geographic areas served by its network, but it will require opening up sufficient frequencies to effectively repurpose the spectrum.” The filing explains that its data usage forecasts are based on four factors: “historical network usage; device purchasing trends and projections; device usage analysis and projections; and migration strategies and radio technology selection.” Verizon said in assessing spectrum need, it focuses on two key elements: “(1) projecting future peak data traffic, examined on a sector-by-sector basis, and (2) identifying whether network capacity, based on spectrum in use, can meet the projected demand on a sector-by-sector basis.” Verizon said it supports the government’s goal of identifying 500 MHz of spectrum for broadband in 10 years. But it said: “Allowing secondary markets to ensure that spectrum is put to its highest and best use is a critical part of achieving the Commission’s spectrum policy and broadband goals, and approving these transactions would emphasize the Commission’s commitment to advancing these goals.”