This course considers the history and technical evolution of mobile telecommunications before moving on to cover the core functions of the spectrum manager. Participants will learn about how spectrum is used, the characteristics of spectrum bands and the progression of mobile technologies. The course also covers the principles of spectrum planning at a national, regional and international level. A deep dive into spectrum licensing will be followed by an overview of regulatory topics that relate to spectrum, such as infrastructure sharing, and numerous illustrative case studies.

Course objectives

• Understand the processes and approaches to spectrum allocation and licensing.
• Learn how spectrum management is changing in an ever-evolving sector.
• Apply the concepts to one’s own national spectrum conditions.

On-site: 2 day course

Online: 5 weeks

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