Google wants to test use of 3.5 GHz shared spectrum in Kansas City, a development that could suggest Google believes it can use fixed wireless access instead of optical fiber for high speed Internet access.
AT&T also has promised a widespread deployment of fixed wireless access for high speed Internet access, reaching at least 13 million locations.
Google’s request to test 3.5 GHz access, including use of the 3550-3700 MHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service spectrum.
It now appears that wireless local loop, which has been tried for decades, might finally be on the cusp of widespread deployment.
With cable TV operators starting to deploy gigabit DOCSIS 3.1 services, and as CableLabs works to create symmetrical 10 Gbps services using new full-duplex platforms, there might be many new alternatives to fiber access available for commercial deployment in the U.S. market.
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