Description
Staking a claim in the radiocommunications spectrum is of critical importance as more and more telecommunications companies turn to wireless services to sustain profitability, and in some cases even maintain viability. To ensure your company wins the battle for this limited resource, this unique new book helps you: Thoroughly understand the radiocommunications spectrum resource, how it is allocated, and the regulatory regime governing it; Formulate efficient, cost-effective plans for obtaining access and approval to operate in frequency; Master the lobbying, technical, regulatory, legal, and political skills needed for success; Comprehend the growing variety of difficult policy challenges in the spectrum arena, including the use of secondary spectrum markets; Gain valuable insight into how telecom 's financial meltdown is impacting the battle for spectrum; Radiocommunications spectrum is a limited resource and there will always be a struggle over how it is allocated and utilized. Spectrum Wars: The Policy and Technology Debate is insurance, helping you and your company succeed in this struggle.
Table Of Contents
Acknowledgements.Introduction. An Overview. Spectrum Primer. Radio Communications Spectrum and Telecommunications Players. The Regulatory Regime Governing Spectrum. Domestic Regulation of Spectrum, Part I: International Representation. Domestic Regulation of Spectrum, Part II: Allocation, Assignment and Use. Solutions to Harmful Interference. Secondary Markets for Spectrum. Impact of the Telecommunications Financial Crisis. List of Web Addresses. About the Author. Index.
Author
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Jennifer A. Manner
is a recognized visionary and strategic leader in domestic and international telecommunications, spectrum, and space policy and regulation. She currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and International Strategy at AST & Science, LLC, where she oversees the company’s regulatory and policy initiatives.
With extensive experience in the industry, Jennifer has held senior roles at prominent technology firms including EchoStar, Skyterra (now Ligado), and MCI WorldCom (now Verizon). Her government service includes key positions such as Senior Advisor for Space and Satellite Policy at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and senior roles at the Federal Communications Commission including Deputy Chief of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Deputy Chief of the Office of Engineering and Technology, and Senior Counsel to Commissioner Abernathy.
In addition to her industry and government leadership, Jennifer actively participates in trade associations, international organizations, and government advisory bodies. She is a prolific author of books and articles on telecommunications, including her upcoming book Spectrum Wars: The New Hope for Connectivity (Artech House, Fall 2025). She is also a filmmaker; her latest documentary, When Wire Was King: The Transformation of Telecommunications, is available on PBS and multiple streaming platforms.
Jennifer’s expertise spans domestic and international telecommunications, market access, and spectrum policy. She has a demonstrated track record of resolving complex regulatory and policy challenges and has been instrumental in fostering regulatory frameworks to enable the adoption of next-generation terrestrial and satellite technologies, including non-geostationary satellite systems and non-terrestrial networks.