Spectrum Fragmentation Means Pricier Mobile Networking

alphadogg writes "The plethora of spectrum bands used for LTE will result in more expensive devices, and also make the ability to roam globally using the technology less likely, according to industry organization GSM Association's research arm. Wireless Intelligence predicts there will be 38 different spectrum frequency combinations used in LTE deployments by 2015, thanks to ongoing spectrum auctions, license renewals and reallocation initiatives across a wide range of frequency bands. The number of combinations means economies of scale won't be as good and prices won't come down as much as they could if fewer spectrum bands were used as volumes increase, Joss Gillet, a senior analyst for Wireless Intelligence."

Comments

Market good, Regulation bad

[Anonymous Coward]

Ah, the free market at work. Remember everyone, regulations are bad and the market will work this all out. /sarcasm

Re:Ownership of Spectrum is simply wrong..

[fsckmnky]

I suspect you've never run a business, or at least not handled the accounting side of one. Placing an arbitrary cap on the length of time a company can recover their expenses is exactly what you want.

I suspect you've never managed an economy.

If you place a cap on the amount of time a company can recover its spectrum expense, you limit the scope and scale of potential services for that block of spectrum.

Furthermore, as the government ( the public ) is the one holding the auction, placing a time limit also caps the amount of money that can be raised for the treasury today.

If you want to experience the joyous wonders of a planned economy, move to North Korea.

Check your vast expanse of business acumen at the door.