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Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs)Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs)

Submission Title: FCC NOI on Frequencies Above 24 GHz, FCC-14-154A1, GN Docket No. 14-177

Date Submitted: 3 November 2014Source: John Notor, Notor ResearchAddress 1548 Arata Court, San Jose, CA 95125Voice:1.408.316.8312, E-Mail: gnu@notor.com

Abstract: Brief summary of FCC NOI for frequencies above 24 GHz

Purpose: Information only.

Notice: This document has been prepared to assist the IEEE P802.15. It is offered as a basis for discussion and is not binding on the contributing individual(s) or organization(s). The material in this document is subject to change in form and content after further study. The contributor(s) reserve(s) the right to add, amend or withdraw material contained herein.

Release: The contributor acknowledges and accepts that this contribution becomes the property of IEEE and may be made publicly available by P802.15.

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An Overview of FCC Proceedings

• The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) releases a number of different types of regulatory proceedings related to the rulemaking process:

1. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

2. Notice of Further Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM)

3. Report and Order (R&O)

4. Notice of Inquiry (NOI)

• The Notice of Inquiry is a way of collecting comments and proposals for rules changes related to a certain regulatory topic.

• The NOI allows for any proposal to be made, proposals are not limited to responses to FCC suggestions or proposals.

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Overview of 60 GHz Allocations Worldwide

Administration Band (GHz)

USA 57-64

EU 57-66

CANADA 57-64

Republic of Korea 57-64

Japan 59-66

Australia 59.3-62.9

China 59-64

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Overview of FCC NOI Above 24 GHz

• Frequency Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Services

1. LMDS Band (27.5-28.35 GHz, 29.1-29.25 GHz, and 31-31.3

GHz)

2. 39 GHz Band (38.6-40 GHz)

3. 37/42 GHz Bands (37.0-38.6 GHz and 42.0-42.5 GHz)

4. 60 GHz Bands (57-64 GHz and 64-71 GHz)

5. 70/80 GHz Bands (71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz)

6. 24 GHz Bands (24.25-24.45 GHz and 25.05-25.25 GHz)

• FCC NOI: Link to NOI

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FCC Focus on 57-64 GHz, 64-71 GHz

Licensing Status: •There are no licensed operations in 57-64 GHz and 64-71 GHz. •Unlicensed operation within the 57-64 GHz band is permitted under Part 15 of

our rules. •Non-Federal government operators of outdoor radio equipment in the 57-64

GHz band segment are not required to obtain individual licenses. •Last year, the Commission allowed longer communication distances for

outdoor point-to-point systems in the 57-64 GHz band by allowing higher

powers, as well as other changes.•Frequencies from 64-71 GHz are not available for licenses issued in the

terrestrial Fixed Service or for any satellite services except for inter-satellite

service. •FCC rules list 65-71 GHz as available for Inter-Satellite (ISS) licenses, but

there are no current ISS licenses.

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FCC Request for Comment on 60 GHz Bands

• “We seek comment on the advisability of amending our rules to allow unlicensed Part 15 operations in the 64-71 GHz band segment.”

• “As an alternative, we seek comment on the possibility of authorizing

licensed operations in that band.” • “We request commenters to provide supporting information on existing or in

development viable technology that would be envisioned for this band.” • “We also seek comments on any interference that either licensed or

unlicensed advanced mobile operations in the 65-71 GHz band segment could cause to any inter-satellite operations that might eventually develop in the 65-71 GHz band.”

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Opportunities for 802.15 to Participate in NOI

• Provide support text for expanding 60 GHz unlicensed rules to include the 64 to 71 GHz frequency range.

• Provide support information related to 60 GHz applications, including work done for 802.15.3c and work in process for 802.15.3d indicating briefly technology and market potential.

• Support the effort to extend unlicensed mobile operations to 100 GHz.1. Requires some informal analysis of likely impact to other systems:

a. Fixed Satellite Services (FSS)b. Fixed Terrestrial Servicesc. Collision avoidance radars.d. Other mobile and fixed services.

2. Requires some support for the benefits of extending unlicensed to 100 GHz.