Samsung's high-band 5G system is the first to receive approval from US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The approval covers indoor and outdoor routers to power the fixed wireless access (FWA) service. Samsung and telecoms giant Verizon have already carried out 5G trials across seven cities this year, and will launch 5G FWA in Sacramento in H2 of this year. The US is keen to retain the leadership position it established in 4G as the industry moves onto 5G, and is competing in a global race with China, Japan and South Korea. In a statement, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said: "The Commission's decision today paves the way for more widespread deployment of next-generation mobile broadband services that are faster, cheaper and better than today's offerings.
Samsung's high-band 5G system is the first to receive approval from US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The approval covers indoor and outdoor routers to power the fixed wireless access (FWA) service. Samsung and telecoms giant Verizon have already carried out 5G trials across seven cities this year, and will launch 5G FWA in Sacramento in H2 of this year. In a statement, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said: "The Commission's decision today paves the way for more widespread deployment of next-generation mobile broadband services that are faster, cheaper and better than today's offerings.