The Federated Wireless Spectrum Controller is a comprehensive, cloud-based solution designed to facilitate dynamic shared spectrum access, management, and optimization within the Citizens Broadband Radio Service 3.5 GHz band. By enabling efficient spectrum allocation, it allows mobile operators, cable operators, broadband wireless access providers, managed service providers, and enterprises to enhance wireless coverage and capacity, thereby improving the economics of delivering spectrum-based services and applications.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Spectrum Access System : A standards-based cloud service that provides interference-free bandwidth access within the CBRS band, enhancing wireless coverage options.
- Environmental Sensing Capability Network: A nationwide network of redundant sensors that detect and protect federal agencies already using the 3.5 GHz band, ensuring defense and government communications remain unaffected by commercial users.
- Spectrum Management Tools: A robust set of tools and analytics offering real-time insights into shared spectrum utilization and availability, maximizing the use of CBRS and enabling greater optimization.
- Open Partner Ecosystem: An API-centric architecture and extensive ecosystem of pre-integrated technology partners facilitate seamless integration with existing networks, reducing operating costs and improving time to market.
Primary Value and User Solutions:
The Spectrum Controller addresses the challenge of spectrum scarcity by enabling dynamic and efficient shared spectrum access. It allows various operators and enterprises to leverage CBRS when and where needed, increasing spectrum efficiency and utilization. This capability supports the enhancement of existing carrier and LTE networks and enables commercial and industrial properties to deploy robust LTE networks for advanced applications. By providing an end-to-end solution for shared spectrum management, the Spectrum Controller helps businesses quickly and efficiently plan, optimize, and monetize CBRS services, thereby improving the economics of delivering spectrum-based services and applications.