LS telcom UK Ltd

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2023-04 to 2023-09, 2024)

Inconsistent results across various 5G/satellite compatibility studies in the C-band (3400-4200 MHz), hindering decision-making on spectrum sharing.

Analysis of existing studies to identify commonalities and differences in modelling inputs, assumptions, and parameters. Development of recommended parameters for future studies to improve consistency.

Investment restraint in the public sector, particularly from authorities and ministries, regarding frequency and spectrum management solutions.

Measures for cost optimization, such as the reduction of external service providers.
Increasing focus on military frequency management and electronic defense solutions.
Progress with the innovation project mySPECTRA and plans for further expansion of this product line.

Limited demand for access to MOD spectrum from civil users.
Uncertainty in predicting military spectrum demand.
Balancing national security interests with economic growth and commercial spectrum access.
Technical challenges in ensuring coexistence between military and civilian systems.
Obfuscation of spectrum use for national security reasons.
MOD's need for pre-emptive spectrum access.
Difficulties in implementing new sharing methods without detailed information on military usage.
Misalignment between civil users' requirements and MOD's spectrum usage patterns.
Lack of a clear and simple process for civil users to request access to MOD spectrum.

Incremental expansion of spectrum sharing based on sufficient demand.
Verification of demand for MOD spectrum access by Ofcom.
Streamlining and integrating sharing approaches into a common framework.
Clear identification of Ofcom as the managing body for access to MOD spectrum.
Monitoring and publishing of unsupported spectrum applications by Ofcom.
Development of a comprehensive MOD spectrum roadmap.
Formalization of roles within Ofcom and MOD for managing the new framework.
Agreement on methodologies for sharing spectrum between Ofcom and MOD.
Widen engagement with other government agencies, private stakeholders, and academia.