The Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) and Wi-Fi Alliance have collaboratively submitted a comprehensive set of specifications and test plans for the 6 GHz Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) system to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This significant delivery marks the culmination of several years of joint efforts by both organizations aimed at promoting connectivity in the 6 GHz band. The package represents a consensus among various stakeholders involved in the 6 GHz spectrum, including manufacturers of components and equipment, AFC System applicants, network operators, incumbent and unlicensed operators, system integrators, software companies, and others.
“Completion of this specification and test plan package is a momentous step towards enabling a robust Wi-Fi® ecosystem in the 6 GHz frequency band,” said Alex Roytblat, Vice-President of Worldwide Regulatory Affairs at Wi-Fi Alliance. “This achievement represents remarkable collaboration between WInnForum, Wi-Fi Alliance®, and our member companies.”
“We’re excited about completing our specifications and test plans and are looking forward to moving into the AFC testing and certification phase,” said Mark Gibson, Sr. Director of Regulatory and Policy at CommScope and President and Chair of the WInnForum. “The great collaboration among the members of WInnForum and Wi-Fi Alliance® was key to ensuring broad stakeholder representation.”
Wi-Fi Alliance® resources for the 6 GHz AFC include:
The WInnForum core documents and accompanying “Introduction to AFC Webinar” are available here and include:
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