Hello and welcome to Setting the Standard, the podcast about wireless radio standards creation from the Wireless Innovation Forum. Want to know the latest about the CBRS and 6 Ghz bands, the SCA or any other advanced radio technologies hot topic? You're in the right place. I'm your host and Communications Director of the Forum, Stephanie Hamill.

In this episode, we are getting an update on the 6 GHz ecosystem with Forum President and Chair Mark Gibson. Mark serves also serves as Chair of the 6 GHz Committee.

Timestamps:
0:44 Where are we now? What is the timeline for Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) approval?
2:04 What's in play? More on the KDB or Knowledge Database (see the Forum's response in the links below).
4:25 Next step in AFC certification: the FCC's Public Notice.
5:04 What is this new Public Trial phase?
6:20 What's the difference between Public Trial and Initial Commercial Development (ICD)? How long do each last?
8:23 After approval, then what? Referencing some lessons learned from CBRS.

Be sure to check back in a few months for an updated interview as well! Lots going on between now and September!

Links:
Forum's 6 GHz page, with standards, timelines and more: https://6GHz.WirelessInnovation.org.

Visit https://www.WirelessInnovation.org to learn more or email [email protected] to get involved today!