02 — Capability · BC-1410.20
Spectrum Strategy & Use
Know which licensed and shared spectrum the company holds, decide how each band is used, and get the most capacity and coverage from it while meeting license conditions.
- Spectrum Planning
- Spectrum Management
- Frequency Planning
In scope
- Inventory of spectrum holdings and their terms
- Band and channel planning per market
- Interference analysis and coexistence with neighbors
- Build-out and coverage obligations attached to licenses
Out of scope
- Bidding strategy and financing for spectrum auctions (see BC-110.40)
- Regulatory filings and agency relationships in general (see BC-140.50)
Decomposes into · 4
- BC-1410.20.10Spectrum Holdings PortfolioMaintain an accurate record of every band, area, term and renewal date the company holds or leases.
- BC-1410.20.20Band & Channel PlanningDecide which technology and channel width runs in each band in each market, and when to refarm a band to a newer technology.
- BC-1410.20.30Interference & Coexistence AnalysisPredict and resolve interference with neighboring operators, borders and other users of shared spectrum.
- BC-1410.20.40License Build-Out ObligationsTrack and meet the coverage and construction deadlines attached to each license so none is lost for missing them.