Future generation networks and 5G as a new generation for mobile technologies are part of many studies and research
work in the world today. 5G is expected to offer much more than simple higher speed in data communication. Massive Machine type of
Communication (mMTC) as part of IoT, vertical data usage with very demanding KPI-s and very low latency requests are related with
5G networks developments. There are a number of challenges related with 5G standardization and developments under discussion.
This article will be focused on spectrum policies for data communication in 5G networks. This article gives the results of research work
on spectrum management and spectrum usage in some European countries for 5G networks. Also it identifies the main challenges
related to spectrum policies in Europe countries and in Albania. In the conclusion are given some recommendations related to spectrum
policies in order to cope the future demand for data communication in 5G networks.
Published In : IJCSN Journal Volume 6, Issue 3
Date of Publication : June 2017
Pages : 373-378
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Irena MALOLLI : has graduated the Electronic Engineer in the Faculty
of Electrical Engineering in Tirana Polytechnic University in 1991. She
holds a Master degree in Telecommunication and Information
Engineering, also the MBA Master degree. Currently she is the PhD
student in the Faculty of Economic. She has a long experience in the
telecommunication and ICT field contributing in the regulatory and
policy making issues and also in the development of e-government and
ICT strategy and legislation. She is also a part time lecturer in the
University of Tirana on MIS and electronic subjects. Currently she is the
Director of Unit of Electronic communication, Postal and Integration in
the Department of Innovation and Good Governance.
5G, IMT-2020, IoT, mMTC, M2M, spectrum policy
The way to 5G is a complex process, there are a lot of
challenges still ahead for policymakers, regulators, the
industry and network operators too. The spectrum policy
is one of the key issues in this process. This article is
focused on spectrum policy for 5G networks. Based on a
research in different ongoing studies and current situation
in Europe countries the article gives the main challenges
related to 5G especially with spectrum. The current use
of spectrum for LTE networks in Europe countries and in
different regions in the world suffers lack of
harmonization. The spectrum policies under development
in EU countries support the 5G deployment and especially
allocation of additional spectrum for 5G network. In case
of Albania 800 MHz is not licensed yet for LTE, while the
700MHz band is not allocated for LTE. WRC-2019 is
expected to decide for additional spectrum over 6GHz.
The implications of spectrum policy in pricing models for
data communication in different usage cases as well as the
relation of pricing models with key performance
indicators need to be studied.
[1] Recommendation ITU-R M.2083.0 “IMT Vision –
Framework and overall objectives of the future
development of IMT for 2020 and beyond“
[2] Doug Brake, ITIF “5G and Next Generation Wireless:
Implications for Policy and Competition“, June 2016
[3] Cisco, “Cisco visual networking index: Global mobile
data traffic forecast update, 2016-2021,” February
2017.
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/collateral/servic
e-provider/visual-networking-index-vni/mobile-whitepaper-
c11-520862.pdf
[4] Nokia presentation “Unlocking Spectrum above 6 GHz
for 5G Mobile Communications“
[5] TIA market report January 2017 “5G operator survey”
[6] ITU publication, “Forging path to 5G” February 2017;
[7] GSMA Intelligence Report, “4G deployments and
connections gather pace“, February 2015
[8] EC, “5G for Europe: An Action Plan” [9] www.spectrummonitoring.org
[10] EC, “Connectivity for a competitive Digital Single
Market-towards a European Gigabit Society”
[11] AKEP „Mobile market analysis“ 2016
[12] CoM Decision no 277 dated 29.3.2017
http://www.akep.al/images/stories/AKEP/planifrekuencave/
2017/PLANI-KOMBETARFREKUENCAVE-
120417.pdf.
