U.S. Immigration looks at life in the United States: In the latest news, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has outlined a vision for dedicating radio spectrum to the development of 5G services.
In a blog post, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler stated that he believes the 600MHz band is the "preferred band for deploying wide-area 5G coverage." The 600MHz band is expected to be released during the upcoming incentive spectrum auction in the United States. The incentive spectrum auction aims to encourage broadcast television companies to relinquish some frequencies for mobile services. Wheeler noted that just as the 700MHz band played a crucial role in the development of 4G in the United States, the 600MHz band can similarly contribute to 5G.
The FCC is also considering using higher frequency bands for mobile. The agency first sought public input on this issue in 2014. At the upcoming World Radiocommunication Conference, the United States intends to support a vote on a plan to use higher frequency spectrum for mobile technology. A final decision on this matter will be made at the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2019. The United States has proposed studying frequency bands such as 27.5-29.5GHz, 37-40.5GHz, 47.2-50.2GHz, 50.4-52.6GHz, and 59.3-71GHz for consideration by attendees at the WRC-19. The FCC will soon seek public input on the use of these bands.