On May 9, the Federal Institute of Telecommunications published an agreement allowing the 57-64 GHz frequency band to be utilized as free spectrum.
Importance of the 57-64 GHz Band
The 57-64 GHz frequency band is globally employed for a variety of broadband services, including:
- Communication between cellular radio bases
- Establishment of high-capacity temporary urban networks for mass event coverage
- Delivery of high-definition video in homes
- Internet of Things (IoT) services
Additionally, this frequency band supports other applications, such as:
- Intelligent transportation for synchronization of traffic control systems
- Fixed field disturbance sensors
- Short-range motion detection for augmented reality and virtual reality displays
- Fixed point-to-point radio links facilitating connections between nearby buildings and video surveillance networks.
This global spectrum harmonization promotes economies of scale, contributing to reduced equipment costs for end users.
Public Consultation
Following a public consultation held from February 10 to March 9, 2017, the agreement was published along with its technical requirements in the respective annex.