Fast, Reliable Wi-Fi for Standard Power Devices across Brazil Supported through Ground-Breaking Collaboration among DSA, Broadcom, CISCO and ABRINT Brasília, Brazil, 23 February 2023: Wireless broadband access in Brazil will be expanded through the standard power unlicensed use of the 6 GHz as a result of a partnership between the biggest civil association for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Brazil (ABRINT) and the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA), alongside its member companies Broadcom Inc. and Cisco Systems Inc. With the publishing of public consultation N° 79 in November 2022, Brazilian regulator…
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DSA congratulates FCC on their decision to enable faster, reliable Wi-Fi in the 6 GHz band
Washington D.C, USA, 07 November 2022: The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) would like to congratulate the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on their recent decision to bring next generation Wi-Fi closer to reality for homes and businesses across the United States. Thirteen proposed automated frequency co-ordination (AFC) database systems have been conditionally approved to facilitate the next generation Wi-Fi technologies, including Wi-Fi 6E. AFC systems will manage spectrum access for standard-power unlicensed devices within the 6 GHz band. The decision lays the groundwork for future advancements, including Wi-Fi 7, to provide…
Read MoreDSA expresses concern over SUBTEL’s decision to reduce spectrum for Wi-Fi
The DSA urges government to rectify decision in order to not harm the Chilean users and the networks and device deployments already taking place in the country. Washington D.C., USA, 11 October 2022: The Government of Chile has been urged not to disadvantage Chilean internet users by reducing the radio spectrum used in Wi-Fi equipment in homes and businesses across the country. The members of the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance, together with other companies within the industry, met with the Undersecretary of Telecommunications Claudio Araya to review the reasons behind the…
Read MoreInclusion and Innovation: Worldwide spectrum experts to gather at DSA Global Summit 2022
The 2022 DSA Global Summit will shine a light on the latest in Wi-Fi, spectrum sharing for industrial applications and the ongoing activities enabling affordable connectivity for underserved regions. Washington D.C., USA, 28 July 2022: The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) has today announced the first speakers for its 10th annual Global Summit. Focusing on the use-cases and impacts of spectrum sharing success over the last year, the 2022 Global Summit returns to an in-person format, taking place in Paris, 12-14 September 2022. Building upon the work of previous summits, the…
Read More6 GHz unlicensed access and Wi-Fi 6E to add billions to Indonesian and African economies, reveals Dynamic Spectrum Alliance
It is predicted that unlicensed access to the 6 GHz band will add US$ 187.63 billion to the Indonesian economy, and up an accumulated US$ 150.19 billion to the economies of Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. Washington D.C., USA, 24 February: The economies of Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa could benefit if they decide to enable unlicensed access to the 5925-7125 MHz band, according to studies published by the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) and the Telecom Advisory Services LLC (TAS). The four new studies were conducted by Dr. Raul Katz…
Read MoreDSA to advance affordable connectivity in underserved countries
Washington D.C., USA, 09 February 2022: A partnership between the UK Government’s Digital Access Programme (DAP) and the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) is contributing towards digital inclusion in Brazil, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. By encouraging ‘a new spectrum mindset’ the DSA and DAP aim to catalyse affordable internet connectivity in underserved regions to support the inclusive growth of the digital ecosystem. “We are delighted to partner with the UK Digital Access Programme to help accelerate digital inclusivity in five countries worldwide”, said Martha Suarez, DSA President. “Leveraging our…
Read More6 GHz Wi-Fi spectrum is critical to enable technology innovation in Australia
Washington D.C., USA, 03 February 2022: Australia should set aside the full 1200 MHz of available 6 GHz spectrum for Wi-Fi applications under the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)’s Low Interference Potential Devices (LIPD) Class Licence. This will ensure that enough spectrum is made available to enable the next generation of Wi-Fi Gigabit technologies, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7, to thrive alongside 5G and fibre. This is the message from the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA), in its letter to the Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts…
Read MoreBrazilians in remote and rural areas will benefit from better connectivity, as ANATEL approves the use of TVWS
Washington D.C, USA, 07 October 2021: Today, the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) compliments ANATEL, the National Telecommunications Agency of Brazil, on their decision to approve the framework authorizing the use of a TV White Space (TVWS). As global internet usage continues to rise, this decision marks a significant step towards addressing capacity demands in unserved, or underserved regions. The new TVWS framework was approved on September 30th and will serve as a flexible way to make efficient use of spectrum while protecting existing and incumbent users from interference. “The COVID-19…
Read MoreDynamic Spectrum Alliance urges countries worldwide to adopt license-exempt access to the entire 6 GHz band
Washington D.C., USA, 11 August: Opening the full 6 GHz band for license-exempt technologies is important to improve the economy, address the digital divide, accelerate technical innovation and more, says the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) who, together with Broadcom, Cisco, Facebook, Google, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Intel and Microsoft, is releasing a new report today. “Wi-Fi 6E technology is ready now and the benefits from enabling license-exempt access to 1200 MHz in the 6 GHz band will have an immediate impact in countries worldwide,” said Martha Suarez, President of the DSA….
Read MoreWorldwide spectrum experts drive spectrum sharing success at DSA Global Summit 2021
Data reveals the growing need for spectrum access for broadband, Wi-Fi and 5G networks and regulators give updates on spectrum sharing priorities. Washington D.C., USA, 10 June 2021 – Sessions over the first two days of the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance’s (DSA’s) Global Summit have highlighted the spectrum sharing lessons being learnt between countries worldwide and the current demand for unlicensed access. Today, on its final day, the Global Summit will explore national spectrum plans and the economic benefits of spectrum. On day one of the Global Summit, John M Cioffi,…
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