As operators and manufacturers eye the transition from 5G to 6G, spectrum availability continues to be a crucial factor in enabling faster, more reliable wireless connectivity. One key hurdle in this transition is the ever-increasing bandwidth demand due to higher performance and higher bitrates of 5G New Radio. Innovative solutions are, thus, required to optimize spectrum usage in traditional as well as new bands. We start our column by reporting on recent solutions for microwave spectrum usage for the backhaul of 5G networks as well as for fixed wireless access. Not only do these breakthroughs extend network reach and boost data transmission, but they also pave the way for a swift deployment of next-generation services. The importance of careful spectrum usage in general is further discussed as we examine the downsides of private spectrum allocations and their impact on public network performance.

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用于回程的微波频谱 [移动无线电]


随着运营商和制造商着眼于从 5G 到 6G 的过渡，频谱可用性仍然是实现更快、更可靠的无线连接的关键因素。这一转变的一个关键障碍是，由于 5G 新无线电的更高性能和更高比特率，带宽需求不断增加。因此，需要创新的解决方案来优化传统和新频段的频谱使用。我们的专栏首先报道了用于 5G 网络回程以及固定无线接入的微波频谱使用的最新解决方案。这些突破不仅扩大了网络覆盖范围并促进了数据传输，而且还为下一代服务的快速部署铺平了道路。当我们研究私有频谱分配的缺点及其对公共网络性能的影响时，将进一步讨论谨慎使用频谱的重要性。