HomeInsightsOfcom consults on spectrum access in the 3.6 – 3.8 GHz band.

Ofcom is consulting on expanding spectrum access for mobile services in the 3.6 – 3.8 GHz band.

This band is considered a high priority band for future mobile use due to the large amount of spectrum available and its potential suitability for the rollout of future mobile broadband/5G services.

Part of the band is already authorised for electronic communications networks, which includes mobile and fixed communications, where spectrum access is coordinated with other current spectrum users.

At present, the band is used by point-to-point fixed links for a range of applications, and also provides satellite services for space to Earth reception.  The consultation document includes a discussion of the options available for Ofcom to extend mobile use in the band.

The closing date for responses is 1 December 2016.  To access the consultation, click here.

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