Importance of spectrum and its efficient management in telecom

In telecommunications, the term “spectrum” refers to a range of radio waves used for communication purposes – comprising of radio and microwave frequencies. Radio frequencies are used for a wide variety of applications, including FM and AM radio broadcasts, television broadcasts, satellite communications, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular data transmission. The specific frequencies in use and the technology used to convert those waves into communication mediums (like voice, SMS, webpages, or videos) differentiate these services.