Verizon: 5G NU-R needs higher power levels in 6 GHz band [telecom]

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by Monica Alleven

Verizon is urging the FCC to allow higher power access points to operate in the unlicensed 6 GHz band, making it easier for operators to use the band for 5G services.

Verizon operates wireless backhaul services across the country using fixed service (FS) licenses in the 6 GHz band, and it supports the introduction of unlicensed devices in the band, so long as they're subject to an interference protection regime like automated frequency coordination (AFC).