Chairman Wheeler Wants FCC to Study 5G and Millimeter Wave

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler wants the FCC to study the possibility of using millimeter wave spectrum above 24 GHz to support 5G wireless service.

A notice of inquiry about millimeter wave is one of several wireless related documents that Chairman Wheeler is currently circulating within the commission. Other documents pertain to distributed antenna systems and the upcoming incentive auction of TV broadcast spectrum in the 600 MHz band. The FCC is expected to vote on Wheeler’s proposals in October.