Analysis of Spectrum Valuation Approaches: The Viewpoint of Local 5G Networks in Shared Spectrum Bands

Marja Matinmikko-Blue, Seppo Yrjölä, Veikko Seppänen, Petri Ahokangas, Heikki Hämmäinen, Matti Latva-aho

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    Abstract

    Radio spectrum is a scarce natural resource, whose efficient management calls for a thorough understanding of its value. Quite a big number of approaches have emerged for spectrum valuation based on different elements, some with such potentially high uncertainty as future profits, total cost of ownership and societal benefits. Spectrum valuation will be important for the upcoming spectrum decisions by the regulators to deploy 5G networks but will face a new situation, where the use of higher carrier frequencies inherently limits network operations to local areas. This paper analyses the existing spectrum valuation approaches and identifies the key elements to consider, when defining and assessing the value of spectrum especially in the context of future local 5G networks. An important aspect is that the growing pressure to open the mobile market for location specific 5G networks has resulted in new sharing-based models for spectrum access, to allow the emergence of entrant local 5G operators to serve different verticals. We will therefore characterize the identified spectrum valuation elements in the new context of new local 5G networks operating in shared spectrum bands. Our approach considers spectrum valuation for 5G from the perspectives of the different stakeholder roles including regulators, mobile network operators (MNOs) and entrant local 5G operators.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2018 IEEE International Symposium on Dynamic Spectrum Access Networks (DySPAN)
    Place of PublicationUnited States
    PublisherIEEE
    Number of pages9
    ISBN (Electronic)978-1-5386-5191-9
    ISBN (Print)978-1-5386-5192-6
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2018
    MoE publication typeA4 Conference publication
    EventIEEE International Symposium on Dynamic Spectrum Access Networks - Seoul, Korea, Republic of
    Duration: 22 Oct 201825 Oct 2018

    Publication series

    NameIEEE International Symposium on Dynamic Spectrum Access Networks
    ISSN (Print)2334-3125

    Conference

    ConferenceIEEE International Symposium on Dynamic Spectrum Access Networks
    Abbreviated titleDySPAN
    Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
    City Seoul
    Period22/10/201825/10/2018

    Keywords

    • 5G mobile communication
    • Resource management
    • Cost accounting
    • Permission
    • Radio spectrum management
    • Wireless communication
    • Licenses
    • 5G
    • mobile communication market
    • valuation
    • spectrum value
    • spectrum sharing
    • regulation

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