A federal budget amendment extends spectrum auction authority to 2034, aiming to raise revenue by identifying 600 megahertz for auction. While excluding key bands like 3 GHz and 6 GHz, the plan sparks debate over spectrum use, with industry leaders divided on reallocating the CBRS band.
Twelve major European mobile operators urge regulators to allocate the upper 6GHz band for mobile use, warning that delays could hinder Europe’s 6G future. They argue the spectrum is vital for innovation and say Wi-Fi already has enough capacity, stressing the need to secure Europe’s technological edge.
The global Wi-Fi landscape is rapidly evolving with the spotlight on adopting the 6 GHz band. This spectrum, offering a substantial 1,200 MHz bandwidth, is positioned as a key enabler for advancing wireless technologies.
Exciting news in the world of VoIP! The FCC now permits unlicensed Very Low Power devices across the 6 GHz band. This expansion supports next-gen solutions like AR and VR, wearables, and more, promising high speeds and minimal interference for seamless connectivity.
The Finnish telecommunications equipment provider Nokia and Swedish operator group Telia joined forces to conduct a trial assessing the utility of the 6 GHz spectrum for massive MIMO 5G. Their outdoor trial, held at Nokia’s Research and Development center in Espoo, Finland, featured the utilization of a 128TRX antenna based on Nokia’s AirScale Habrok radio and a test terminal from MediaTek equipped with integrated antennas. While specifics on speeds and feeds remain undisclosed, the trial reportedly proceeded successfully.
The UK’s telecommunications regulator, Ofcom, is advancing plans to facilitate shared access to the highly sought-after upper 6 GHz band, proposing two primary frameworks to balance the needs of both mobile and Wi-Fi providers. The first proposed approach, known as variable spectrum split, would allow both mobile and Wi-Fi services to use portions of the spectrum not occupied by the other.
