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Comparative Licensed And Unlicensed Spectrum Policies In The U.S., Singapore, And Thailand, Tanit Follett

Tanit Follett, J.S.D.

Both licensed and unlicensed spectrum has certain advantages over the other. However, licensed approach should not be looked upon as a substitute for unlicensed approach as each serves a different market need based on tradeoffs among the cost, quality of service, and time to market. The availability of both approaches allows providers and emerging market to fulfill a variety of usage needs. A critical test is that when the cost of interference is less than the benefit of being free from the cost associated with a licensed approach, an unlicensed approach is likely to benefit spectrum users more than licensed …