by Dianne Northfield
A number of recent technology, standards and regulatory developments have elevated discussions around the use of terahertz spectrum for commercial fixed and wireless communications. The current focus of research and regulatory activities is on the lower end of the terahertz range – 300-450 GHz – where technologies have evolved to… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
5.9 GHz is used for Intelligent Transport System communications (ITS) in a number of nations. Regulators are considering whether the band can be shared between ITS and unlicensed wireless services and between competing ITS technologies that are not interoperable. Safety-critical ITS use of 5.9 GHz will demand robust and proven… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Numerous regulatory, technical and standards activities are focused on unlicensed use of 6 GHz spectrum. Wi-Fi and cellular operators are interested in exploiting opportunities in the band. Key sticking points in debates around the future use of 6 GHz are: the robustness of interference studies offered by opposing stakeholders and… Read more...