Published: 12:30pm, 15 Nov, 2018 Updated: 12:30pm, 15 Nov, 2018
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched its high-band 5G spectrum auction as part of plans to ensure there is space for the quicker networks. Initial bidding will involve the spectrum in the 28 GHz band with the 24 GHz band following. In a statement, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said: “Today’s announcement marks an important milestone on our path toward delivering world-class mobile broadband services at speeds up to 100 times faster than today’s 4G LTE and L@@ The FCC said these airwaves were vital to maximising the potential of 5G. It also noted the spectrums being auctioned were more than currently used in broadband “by all wireless service providers combined”.