Cognitive Radio Oriented Wireless Networks. 11th International Conference, CROWNCOM 2016, Grenoble, France, May 30 - June 1, 2016, Proceedings

Research Article

Wireless Network Virtualization: Opportunities for Spectrum Sharing in the 3.5 GHz Band

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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-319-40352-6_19,
        author={Marcela Gomez and Martin Weiss},
        title={Wireless Network Virtualization: Opportunities for Spectrum Sharing in the 3.5 GHz Band},
        proceedings={Cognitive Radio Oriented Wireless Networks. 11th International Conference, CROWNCOM 2016, Grenoble, France, May 30 - June 1, 2016, Proceedings},
        proceedings_a={CROWNCOM},
        year={2016},
        month={6},
        keywords={Wireless Network Virtualization Spectrum sharing},
        doi={10.1007/978-3-319-40352-6_19}
    }
    
  • Marcela Gomez
    Martin Weiss
    Year: 2016
    Wireless Network Virtualization: Opportunities for Spectrum Sharing in the 3.5 GHz Band
    CROWNCOM
    Springer
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-40352-6_19
Marcela Gomez1,*, Martin Weiss1,*
  • 1: University of Pittsburgh
*Contact email: mmg62@pitt.edu, mbw@pitt.edu

Abstract

In this paper, we evaluate the opportunities that Wireless Network Virtualization (WNV) can bring for spectrum sharing by focusing on the regulatory framework that has been deployed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for the 3.5 GHz band. We pair this innovative regulatory approach with another novel arrangement, Wireless Network Virtualization, and thus assess the resulting opportunities from the perspectives of regulation, technology and economics. To this end, we have established a comprehensive foundation for further exploration and development of virtualized networks that would provide significant opportunities for enabling and enhancing current sharing arrangements.