Spectrum Benefits
Spectrum offers a wide range of benefits to customers. These include better connectivity, higher data speeds and more choice.
Spectrum also provides a great value for seniors who are looking to connect with the Internet. Its no-contract, no termination fees and 30-day money-back guarantee are a nice touch.
However, some Spectrum Internet plans don’t offer symmetrical upload speed. That can impact those who are remote workers or use their home computers for online work.
Improved connectivity
Connectivity is one of the key enablers of digitalization and innovation, delivering benefits to people in their daily lives. Whether it’s the ability to work from home, access educational resources and improve their work-life balance, or connect with medical experts in real-time to diagnose disease, the importance of digital connectivity cannot be overstated.
Spectrum management is one of the most vital services coordinated by ITU, ensuring radio-frequency spectrum is used to its full potential while protecting incumbents and boosting access to broadband in rural areas. Regulators worldwide are working to improve the efficiency of spectrum use and make it available to all, leveraging new technologies like Wi-Fi 6E that make better use of existing infrastructure while protecting existing devices from interference.
Broadband access can also benefit micro, small and medium enterprises in remote locations by providing the information they need to improve their productivity and increase their competitiveness. For example, farmers can use connectivity to monitor and manage their farms through telemetry solutions that offer real-time market pricing, weather and disease control.
Higher data speeds
Whether you’re streaming a movie or using Zoom for an important video call, faster internet speeds mean better experiences. A slow connection can cause things to lag, freeze, or even stutter while you’re trying to do something online.
Faster data is important to everyone. From first responders who need faster access to emergency services to businesses that rely on data management tools, everyone benefits from a reliable connection.
Bandwidth (also known as download or transfer speed) is a measurement of how much data can travel through a network at once. It’s typically measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
Broader coverage
One of the most exciting developments in the wireless industry is the symphony of high-band and low-band spectrum that enables a whole new generation of smartphones and tablets to roam the untapped land. Having the right spectrum at the right time means you can get the most out of your device, whether you’re a heavy duty data user or just trying to get your feet wet in the world of OTT video gaming. We’ve got you covered with an array of cellular offerings that will keep you connected at all times, no matter where you go in the country. The good news is that we’ve a knack for keeping you connected at the best possible price.
Reduced interference
The reduced interference that results from a spectrum sharing approach can improve the lives of those who use it. Reducing interference can help increase system capacity, reduce transmission power consumption, improve battery life, and allow more devices to connect.
In addition, reduced interference can also enable greater efficiency in the wireless network. For example, in cellular communication systems, the ability to share spectrum means that a single cell phone can communicate with several base stations at once.
As the Commission pursues its spectrum management responsibilities, it needs to be better informed about receiver characteristics and how they may impact the ability of new services to thrive. This information could be used to promote more efficient use of spectrum and help the Commission address legacy receivers that raise particular concerns ( e.g., identifying, modifying, repairing, replacing through transitions).
More choice
There are plenty of benefits to being able to choose from more choices, but there are also some downsides. Studies have shown that expanding choice can impose costs on decision-makers, such as absorbing scarce time that they would rather spend on other activities and increasing the risk of making mistakes or regretting decisions.
For consumers, this may mean that they tend to be happier with fewer options than with more. In particular, people who struggle with making decisions often find that the availability of more choice options can make them feel overwhelmed and depressed.