Technology · 20/07/2018Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FCC Adopts Rules for High-Frequency Spectrum Bands for Mobile Radio Services

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The Federal Communications Commission has released rules for specific millimeter wave bands above 24 GHz, building on its previous report and order, to facilitate the development of mobile radio services in these high-frequency spectrum bands.

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