Spectrum Refarming Calculator
Capacity gain from spectrum reallocation.
Inputs
Results
Capacity gain multiplier
25
Current capacity (Gbps)1
New capacity (Gbps)25
Capacity gain (Gbps)24
Current per-sub (kbps)10
New per-sub (kbps)250
Total migration cost ($)$12,000,000
Equipment cost ($)$7,500,000
Device migration cost ($)$4,500,000
Est. payback (months)250
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the existing frequency band being refarmed and the new technology to be deployed.
- Input the number of base stations affected and the cost per site for hardware upgrade.
- Set the timeline for refarm completion in months.
- Review the Total Refarm Cost, Cost Per Site, and Spectrum Efficiency Gain.
- Use the Capacity Increase output to quantify the subscriber throughput improvement post-refarm.
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