ISED Published a consultation on the technical and policy framework for Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) devices in the 5850-5895 MHz frequency band and for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in the 5895-5925 MHz frequency band (collectively referred to as the 5.9 GHz band).
In response to the growing need to support mobile traffic demands, ISED has coordinated its efforts with domestic and international partners to identify and make available a common 5 GHz spectrum in a globally consistent fashion to support Internet connectivity. ISED has also recently published its decision on the use of the 6 GHz band (specifically the 5925-7125 MHz range), for license-exempt RLANs. In the 6 GHz band, RLANs share the use of the band with other radiocommunication services and operate using different power levels and various interference mitigation techniques (such as automated frequency control) in different portions of the band. The present consultation on the 5.9 GHz range could further enable the deployment of advanced Wi-Fi technology and it’s seeking comments on enabling both services in different portions of the 5850-5925 MHz band.
ISED is seeking comments on the following proposals:
– To allow the use of license-exempt RLAN devices in the 5850-5895 MHz band on a no-protection, no-interference basis.
– To rescind the ITS designation in the 5850-5895 MHz band while maintaining the ITS designation in the 5895-5925 MHz band.
– That all indoor and outdoor license-exempt RLAN devices could have immediate access to the range 5850-5895 MHz once appropriate technical standards are in place.
– To not impose a transition plan to displace existing ITS deployments out of the 5850-5895 MHz band.
– That existing ITS deployments in the 5850-5895 MHz band may continue to operate under a no-protection, no-interference basis.
- ISED also seeks comments on no longer allowing the certification of new ITS OBU devices in the 5850-5895 MHz range.
- ISED is seeking comments on whether it should mandate the use of a specific technology in the 5895-5925 MHz band for ITS services. If so, should the mandated technology be harmonized with the US and therefore, be based on C-V2X? Also, they want to gather options for a licensing regime for ITS RSUs.
Parties should submit their comments NO later than April 29, 2022, to ensure consideration, After that, ISED will also provide interested parties with the opportunity to reply to comments from other parties. Reply comments will be accepted until June 3, 2022.
Type Approval impacted: No
Spectrum Impacted: Yes
Imports Impacted: No
Standards Impacted: No
Product Impact: Yes, ITS devices, RLAN equipment