en.Wedoany.com Reported - André Martins, President of IBTD Brazil, has proposed a scheme to deploy mobile networks for Internet of Things (IoT) applications using idle spectrum in the country's rural areas, drawing on experiences from the UK and India, and naming the concept "Rural MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator)."

This proposal differs from IBTD's previously advocated "IoT MVNO" special authorization scheme, but the two are complementary. The Rural MVNO focuses on spectrum sharing access in low-density areas, while the IoT MVNO addresses regulatory and tariff regimes suited to different device usage types, without geographic restrictions.

Martins explained that under the Rural MVNO model, the relevant networks must remain compatible with national networks, serving as their extensions, and comply with the latter's parameters and technical requirements. He noted that idle spectrum exists in Brazil, and fully utilizing existing spectrum would benefit all stakeholders. This should be achieved by allowing regional entities to use spectrum within the technical and operational framework of national operators, benefiting the entire industry chain. The UK already has a similar spectrum sharing model.

Martins believes that the key to driving IoT development in Brazil lies in expanding to rural areas, a goal that cannot be achieved through traditional operators, requiring empowerment of regional providers or other entities.

IBTD plans to formally propose the "Rural MVNO" scheme in its feedback to Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) on the public consultation regarding the machine-to-machine (M2M) and IoT market.

Martins also called for modernizing existing MVNO regulatory rules, proposing a special authorization for IoT MVNOs, as their business models and technical needs differ significantly from traditional MVNOs serving end consumers. He stated that he is working with regulators to advance related discussions.

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