LEO Satellite Technology Should Be in All Schools, Gigabit Libraries Network Says : Broadband Breakfast
July 13, 2021 - A battle rages in the heart of the atmosphere. And no, it's not the current heat wave. It is the wireless radio frequencies known as the 12 GigaHertz (GHz) spectrum. On Wednesday, July 14th, 2021, take part in the broadband breakfast live online event "Spectrum for 5G, LEOs and the Future of the 12 GigaHertz (GHz) Band". You can also PARTICIPATE in the current Broadband Breakfast Live Online Event. REGISTER HERE. The 12 GHz band is the name commonly used to identify a 500 megahertz frequency strip that spans the lower end of the so-called K band between 12.2 GHz and 12.7 GHz. The tape was mainly used for downlink satellite communications - most notably by the International Space Station SpaceX and Dish. But now the band has become a focal point in the debate on 5G services versus satellite technologies. Proponents of frequency sharing believe that now is the time to open up 12 GHz to more intense broadband usage. However, some