With government committed to a 5G future, how can rural areas seize the opportunities of this disruptive technology? There are multiple opportunities for new business models but will “old school” spectrum policies inhibit progress?
Find out the answers at this event, discussing practical experiences of deploying 5G flavoured wireless technologies and understanding what that can teach us about spectrum allocation and management in rural areas for future 5G networks.
This seminar is for people interested in opportunities around rural wireless - technology, regulatory space, local authorities, government agencies, equipment manufacturers, WISPs, mobile operators, etc.
The afternoon is split into two sessions:
Discussion of practical experiences of 5G flavoured equipment and spectrum.
Discussion of future business models and how policy could impact this.
Agenda
1.30 pm: Registration
2.00 pm: Welcome - Daniel Heery, 5GRIT
2.05 pm: The Current Status - rural 5G spectrum plus future spectrum sharing plans - Michael Armitage, Broadway Partners
2.15 pm: 5GRIT project - understanding shared spectrum through practical use cases - Steve Jagger, Quickline
2.25 pm: Can Ofcom's mobile spectrum sharing proposals enable alternative network providers to deliver a serious expansion of 5G coverage anytime soon? Stephen Temple CBE, IET 5G Further-Faster initiative
2.35 pm: Modern spectrum management, the 5G opportunity and learnings from managing a centralised shared spectrum database – Justin Kempley, Nominet
2.45 pm: What are the innovative approaches for UK PLC – summary of OFCOM consultation incl innovation paper, Indoor & private networking. Ian Corden, Plum Consulting
2.55 pm: Panel discussion
3.15 pm: Break
3.30 pm: New models opened up by 60Ghz in rural areas – Henry Nurser, Blu Wireless
3.40 pm: Perspective of an infrastructure service provider on emerging challenges and opportunities relating to 5G, rail, utilities, spectrum and neutral hosting models. - Raj Sivalingam WHP
3.50 pm: MNO approach to 5G – barriers and opportunities, Paul Morris / Paul Rosbotham, Vodafone
4.00 pm: Spectrum sharing winners & losers – Nigel King, Cambium
4.10 pm: DCMS Perspectives – Barriers to 5G and 5G Rural Connected Communities
4.20 pm: 5G Spectrum sharing – constraints on the current roadmap - OFCOM (invited)
4.30 pm: Panel discussion
4.55 pm: Wrap up and close - Daniel Heery, 5GRIT
We're currently finalising the agenda for this event. If you'd like to contribute to this event or for further information please contact Gill Williams.
Pricing: £65 + VAT per person
For any queries about this INCA Member event, please contact Gill Williams.
Sponsors
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