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IEEE 802.11 Regulatory SC Okinawa Closing Report. Date: 2011-09-23. Authors:. Abstract. This presentation is the closing report for the September 20, 2011 IEEE 802.11 Regulatory Standing Committee meeting in Okinawa. Regulatory Summary – North America. US
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IEEE 802.11 Regulatory SCOkinawa Closing Report Date: 2011-09-23 Authors: Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion
Abstract This presentation is the closing report for the September 20, 2011 IEEE 802.11 Regulatory Standing Committee meeting in Okinawa. Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion
Regulatory Summary – North America • US • FCC 5 GHz rules changes update – industry input for NPRM • OMB approved spending for Part 15 Subpart H • Establishment of database(s) only remaining hurdle • Forty-five day geo-location database trial begun September 19th • US House of Representatives looking to auction ALL spectrum • Canada • TVWS Consultation • SMSE-012-11 Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework for the Use of Non-Broadcasting Applications in the Television Broadcasting Bands Below 698 MHz • Radio Advisory Board of Canada (RABC) meetings to discuss TVWS Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion
Regulatory Summary – European Union • Ofcom • Geo-location database planning • Results of consultation on “Implementing Geolocation” • Next steps • Consult on and publish Statutory Instrument (SI) to license-exempt TVBDs • Cooperate with industry partners to enable information on licensed services • Continue engagement with industry and EU regulatory and standards groups to developed harmonized approach • Trials running in three locations in the UK Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion
Regulatory Summary - Asia • UHT/EUHT Standards in China • UHT = Ultra-High Throughput (802.11n equivalent) • EUHT = Enhanced Ultra-High Throughput (802.11ac equivalent) • CCSA approval then application for ISO recognition • Claim to coexist with Wi-Fi • EUHT is LTE-like (TDD) Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion