1、 5G Mid-Band Spectrum:The Benefits of Full Power,Wide Channels,and Exclusive Licensing Copyright 2022 Rysavy Research,LLC.All rights reserved.https:/ 2 Table of Contents NOTICE.2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.3 5G USE CASES.3 EXTENDED REALITY,CLOUD GAMING,AND THE METAVERSE.4 FIXED WIRELESS ACCESS.5 INDUSTRIAL I

2、OT.6 UNITED STATES MID-BAND SPECTRUM BLOCKS.7 BENEFITS OF EXCLUSIVELY LICENSED SPECTRUM.7 QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE.8 ECONOMIC BENEFITS.11 BENEFITS OF FULL POWER.11 CBRS COMPARED TO C-BAND.12 ENABLING MASSIVE MIMO ADVANTAGES.14 5G BENEFITS OF WIDER CHANNELS.15 5G WIDE CHANNEL CAPABILITY.16 CARRIER AGGRE

3、GATION.18 ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS.19 BENEFITS OF SUFFICIENT SPECTRUM AND FULL POWER.19 BENEFITS OF 5G-ENABLED USE CASES.19 LOWER 3 GHZ CASE STUDY.20 CONCLUSION.21 SPONSORSHIP.23 ABOUT RYSAVY RESEARCH.23 APPENDIX A:GLOBAL MID-BAND SPECTRUM BANDS.24 Notice Rysavy Research provides this document and the

4、 information contained herein to you for informational purposes only.The conclusions and analysis presented in this report are the opinions of Rysavy Research and are subject to risks.Although Rysavy Research has exercised reasonable care in providing this information to you,Rysavy Research does not

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6、ctrum is the key to unlocking the benefits of 5G for American consumers,enterprises,and innovators.This spectrum constitutes a sweet spot,delivering a balance of coverage and deep capacity essential to 5G services.Certain technical aspects of this spectrum are essential for mobile operators to lever