Dutch pilot successfully tests automatic frequency sharing to ease wireless congestion
A groundbreaking Dutch study shows how automatic frequency sharing could solve wireless congestion caused by 5G, drones, and smart devices. The pilot, involving the Port of Rotterdam and a satellite provider, proves frequencies can be shared efficiently without interference, benefiting businesses and consumers alike.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Dynamic Spectrum Management and Sharing (DSMS) |
| Duration | December 2024 – September 2025 |
| Frequency Band Tested | 3.8–4.2 GHz |
| Primary User | Speedcast (satellite connectivity provider, Biddinghuizen) |
| Secondary User | Port of Rotterdam Authority (private 5G network) |
| Outcome | Successful real-time frequency sharing without interference |
| Future Potential | Wider deployment across multiple networks and frequency bands |
| Issuer | Radiocommunications Agency Netherlands (RDI) |
The Radiocommunications Agency Netherlands (RDI) manages the allocation and efficient use of radio frequencies in the Netherlands. This pilot aligns with its role in ensuring optimal spectrum utilization, particularly as demand for wireless communication grows due to technological advancements like 5G and IoT devices.
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DSMS Research: Automatic System for Frequency Sharing
The demand for wireless communication is growing explosively. This is due in part to the advent of 5G, the use of smart devices, and the increasing use of drones, making frequencies scarce. The RDI therefore conducted a study in a test environment to determine whether license holders can share frequencies. This involved using a system called ‘Dynamic Spectrum Management and Sharing’. The results of this pilot are promising.
The research took place between December 2024 and September 2025. The aim was to investigate whether scarce radio spectrum can be shared more efficiently. The ‘Dynamic Spectrum Management & Sharing’ system was used for this purpose. DSMS is a system that can automatically and in real-time allocate frequencies to users without causing interference. Users share the same frequency band, but in a more efficient manner than usual.
Tests were conducted with two users in the 3.8–4.2 GHz band: the private 5G network of the Port of Rotterdam Authority was added as a second user to this band. The primary user is the satellite connectivity provider Speedcast in Biddinghuizen.
Measurements show that the DSMS system performed well and successfully protected Speedcast’s services. In the future, the technology could be deployed more widely across multiple networks and in other frequency bands.