Dynamic Spectrum Sharing: a problem halved for 5G?

The complex relationship between mobile operators and spectrum is nothing new. With every launch of a new generation of mobile network technology, the issue of spectrum availability arises. Operators face pressure to secure additional spectrum resources with which to launch the new technology. In the long term, 5G rollout will ultimately rely on fresh spectrum. In the meantime – and particularly in countries where governments and regulators are moving slowly on 5G spectrum – operators are examining new technologies such as Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) to mitigate the issue. As progress with 5G continues, it is important to look pragmatically at the questions surrounding DSS.