Coexisting Analysis of 5G Networks with ISDB-T System in TV White Spaces

The efficient use of the electromagnetic spectrum becomes increasingly necessary due to the increase number of cellular devices. One possible solution is the opportunistic spectrum use in the VHF and UHF bands, allocated for television broadcasting. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the concurrent operation of broadcasting and mobile communication systems. This work aims to identify, analyze and measure the interoperability between those systems, by evaluating the feasibility of coexistence of different types of services. In this article, evaluations on two major candidates for the next cellular generation, the GFDM and the F-OFDM, operating along with the Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting Terrestrial - ISDB-T standard. The results show the flexibility of the GFDM and F-OFDM waveforms over the OFDM waveform, thus enabling opportunistic use of the spectrum over licensed and unlicensed users.