Shaping the mmWave Landscape: Regulation and Access
Navigating the Uncharted Waters: Technology Regulatory Frameworks for mmWave Spectrum Allocation The electromagnetic spectrum, our invisible information highway, is facing unprecedented demand. As we dive deeper into the world of 5G and beyond, the high-frequency "mmWave" bands (above 24 GHz) are emerging as crucial resources for delivering blazing-fast data speeds and supporting revolutionary applications like augmented reality and autonomous driving. But with this immense potential comes the challenge of efficiently allocating this valuable spectrum while ensuring fair access and minimizing interference. Enter technology regulatory frameworks – the compass guiding mmWave spectrum utilization. These frameworks, developed by national and international bodies like the FCC (in the US) and ITU (internationally), set the rules for how mmWave frequencies are assigned, licensed, and...