For now, operators are betting on gaining spectral efficiency with DSS in existing networks. Telecom's first experience uses together with 4G the band currently available of 2,600 MHz, in a complementary way with 700 MHz: there, a 10% increase in spectral efficiency has already been achieved.

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For now, operators are betting on gaining spectral efficiency with DSS in existing networks. Telecom's first experience uses together with 4G the band currently available of 2,600 MHz, in a complementary way with 700 MHz: there, a 10% increase in spectral efficiency has already been achieved.

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