Richard Licursi
CEO of Spectrum Bridge

Database-Driven Spectrum Allocation: TV White Spaces and Beyond

Spectrum Bridge continues to demonstrate its leadership in database-driven spectrum allocation with the deployment of the world’s first TV White Spaces-powered “Smart City” network in North Carolina. 

White Spaces are being used in Wilmington and New Hanover County to extend broadband access to areas that are either too costly or too difficult to reach using alternative technology (see Success Story). The Smart City network is managed by our TV White Spaces database, as well as Spectrum Bridge developed software licensed to third-party radio manufacturers. This software allows the radios’ spectrum assignments to be allocated in real-time by the White Spaces database.

Our vision for database-driven spectrum allocation goes far beyond TV White Spaces to include multiple spectrum bands (both licensed and unlicensed) to improve spectrum access and utilization for wireless networks. Access to spectrum, its management and efficient use are important issues with both wireless network operators and FCC regulators. Spectrum Bridge is uniquely positioned to provide solutions that address these and other key industry challenges.

As we continue to enhance our database-driven spectrum allocation capabilities beyond TV White Spaces via our Universal Spectrum Access technology, I’m encouraged by the positive responses it is generating from our partners and other industry thought leaders.

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