The radio spectrum is regarded by many as one of the key enablers of the information age. However, supply of spectrum is limited whilst demand is ever increasing such that traditional methods of managing this inherent conflict are proving unable to keep up with the pace and variety of change. New, market-driven, spectrum management techniques such as auctions, lotteries and beauty parades are increasingly being used and pressure is being applied to public sector users to demonstrate they are being efficient with their use of this valuable resource.

Helios provides impartial and expert advice to those involved with regulating, managing and using the radio spectrum on topics such as:

• policy and strategy
• economic and technical efficiency
• market-driven management techniques
• tariffs and spectrum pricing
• sharing and compatibility
• frequency planning, allocation and assignment and monitoring and enforcement
  

We are particularly conversant with the issues surrounding the use, pricing and sharing of public sector spectrum, especially as it relates to the transport sector.

In addition, we have an in-depth knowledge of a plethora of wireless technologies from the design and validation of new modulation schemes and protocols to end-to-end system throughput calculation; from service and roll-out planning to business case analysis.

Whilst the issues facing effective use of the radio spectrum are the same the world over, the correct solution in any country or region is often individual and bespoke. Our work in this field has reflected the global nature of radio spectrum having taken us to Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East for organisations as diverse as regulators, operators, manufacturers, investors and end-users.

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