Spectrum management and licensing are critical for controlling access to specific radio frequencies, ensuring organized, interference-free communication for various industries. Managed by regulatory bodies like the FCC, licensing allocates spectrum bands to prevent overlap and interference, balancing access among commercial, government, and private users. Licensed spectrum is often dedicated for exclusive use by entities that require reliable, high-performance connectivity, such as mobile carriers and private networks.
Some spectrum, however, remains unlicensed, available for public use (e.g., Wi-Fi). Efficient spectrum management supports innovative technologies like 5G and IoT while optimizing limited frequency resources and maintaining communication quality across diverse applications.
