by Kane Mumford
The European Broadcasting Union's spectrum management chair told PolicyTracker that demonstrations are one thing, but conditions under which such networks could be rolled out need more work to ensure that TV services are protected. Read more...
by Patrick Gahan
The ITU has identified 66-76 GHz as a candidate 5G band. With studies ongoing and the backing of major administrations and industry players the 66-76 GHz band has good potential and is up for further discussion at WC-19. The 70-80 GHz is already used for backhaul and fixed link services. Read more...
by Kane Mumford
The demonstration, by Nokia and Qualcomm, could pave the way for a new era of mobile/broadcast convergence. In this article, PolicyTracker looks at how it works and what the companies are planning for the future. Tomorrow, we’ll assess the reactions to the demonstration from regulators, broadcasters and members of the… Read more...
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Usually referred to as 39 GHz this band is used mainly for microwave backhaul but has been identified for possible 5G usage, particularly in the US. Read more...
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(2016 entry) In 2015 this was opened up to shared use in the US under an initiative called the Citizens Broadband Radio Service. Read more...
by Kane Mumford
PolicyTracker understands that the US arm of technical professional organisation the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) is to call for improved technical resources at the regulator - to be paid for by licensees. Read more...
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Cisco, a leading provider of core networking, and the largest manufacturer of Wi-Fi devices, is pushing for availability of a range of licensed and unlicensed spectrum. Read more...
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Not an ITU candidate band but likely to be used for 5G in the US and South Korea. Read more...
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Part of C-band along with 3.8-4.2 GHz. Used for satellite and WiMax but there are calls for a mobile allocation. Read more...