RD314 - ETNO Reflection Document on draft RSPG report on Cognitive Technologies

Studies performed so far have demonstrated that Cognitive Radio Technologies (CRT), although look promising for certain applications, do need further developments before being put in place. ETNO therefore believes that the introduction of CRT should only happen when the detection of primary users has been demonstrated to be efficient, and their application should focus on “under-used” frequency bands.

Studies performed so far have demonstrated that Cognitive Radio Technologies (CRT), although look promising for certain applications, do need further developments before being put in place. ETNO therefore believes that the introduction of CRT should only happen when the detection of primary users has been demonstrated to be efficient, and their application should focus on “under-used” frequency bands.


  • ETNO members have very large investments in existing radio infrastructure and licences to provide reliable high quality services to consumers.
  • Studies performed so far have demonstrated that Cognitive Radio Technologies (CRT), although look promising for certain applications, do need further developments before being put in place.
  • ETNO therefore believes that the introduction of CRT should only happen when the detection of primary users has been demonstrated to be efficient, and their application should focus on “under-used” frequency bands.