Deploying a Network with CBRS: A Guide

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The Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) is a new 150 MHz spectrum band (band 48) in the United States that has been made available for commercial use. It operates between 3.55 GHz and 3.7 GHz, and is designed to provide a middle ground between licensed and unlicensed spectrum bands.

CBRS will be shared among three tiers of users :

1. Incumbent Users (e.g. the Navy)
2. Priority Access Licensees (e.g. private organizations)
3. General Authorized Access (e.g. unlicensed users)

In this article, we will discuss the process of deploying a network with CBRS.

Step 1: Obtain a Spectrum Access System (SAS) Administrator Account

To deploy a network with CBRS, you will need to obtain a Spectrum Access System (SAS) administrator account. The SAS is a cloud-based system that manages the use of the CBRS spectrum, and it ensures that all users of the spectrum are operating within the rules and regulations set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

There are several SAS providers that are approved by the FCC, including Google, Federated Wireless, and CommScope. You can choose any of these providers to obtain your SAS administrator account.