  The radio spectrum is a limited resource. Demand for wireless communication
services is increasing exponentially, stressing the availability of radio
spectrum to accommodate new services. TV White Space (TVWS) technologies allow
a dynamic usage of the spectrum. These technologies provide wireless
connectivity, in the channels of the Very High Frequency (VHF) and Ultra High
Frequency (UHF) television broadcasting bands. In this paper, we investigate
and compare the coverage range, network capacity, and network energy efficiency
for TVWS technologies and LTE. We consider Ghent, Belgium and Boyeros, Havana,
Cuba to evaluate a realistic outdoor suburban and rural area, respectively. The
comparison shows that TVWS networks have an energy efficiency 9-12 times higher
than LTE networks.
