Is the use of mmWave in 5G cost effective?
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Use of mmWave spectrum in mobile networks - for access, not backhaul - is relatively new. Combined with limited reach, its place in a viable business model is sometimes questioned. However, compared to using 3.5 GHz spectrum alone, it can offer a compelling option in terms of total cost of ownership (TCO), particularly in areas with high levels of traffic. This Chart of the Month provides a snapshot of the full analysis in the GSMA Intelligence report, "The economics of mmWave 5G".
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