FCC to look at 12.7 GHz as potential 5G/6G band

New FCC continuing seems at opening as much as 550 megahertz of spectrum

The Federal Communications Fee is forging forward with figuring out potential new spectrum to repurpose for mobile techniques and has launched a brand new inquiry into the usage of as much as 550 megahertz of spectrum at 12.7 to 13.25 GHz.

“The FCC expects that this inquiry is step one in offering for extra intensive use of the 12.7 GHz band, unlocking a major expanse of useful mid-band frequencies which will play a key position in delivering on the promise of next-generation wi-fi companies, together with 5G, 6G, and past,” the company stated.

The 12-13 GHz vary falls into what some name the “excessive midband”, and the FCC stated the band into account is “believed to be ideally suited to cellular broadband use as it’s already allotted for terrestrial cellular companies on a major foundation domestically.” The company prolonged an current freeze on functions for brand spanking new operations within the band and is taking touch upon tips on how to keep away from disruption to incumbents, facilitate sharing or coexistence, or whether or not incumbents needs to be relocated “to supply a clear slate for extra intensive use of some or the entire band.”

“We commend the FCC for taking this step to determine alternatives to be used of the 13 GHz band for business cellular broadband, and we thank the Chairwoman for her management on this problem,” stated CTIA SVP of Regulatory Affairs Scott Bergmann. “Along with evaluating spectrum within the 7-16 GHz vary, CTIA appreciates the Fee’s persevering with efforts develop a pipeline for licensed, exclusive-use spectrum—notably within the mid-band—to assist 5G. CTIA seems ahead to working with the Fee towards Congressional motion on a future pipeline to assist quickly rising wants and seize 5G’s potential.”

CTIA, in a current report by Accenture, additionally has recommended that the federal authorities have a look at repurposing three blocks of lower-midband spectrum — the decrease 3 GHz band (3.1-3.45 GHz, which is already into account), the 400 megahertz within the 4.4-4.94 GHz band and the 400 megahertz within the 7.125 and eight.4 GHz band — which can be believed to have “the best potential for 5G enlargement” and will due to this fact, it says, be opened up and allotted for mobile use.

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