NCC Hosts Stakeholders’ Forum to Discuss Emerging Technologies
Nigeria is set to join the league of countries utilizing the 6GHz band for Wi-Fi-6 applications, as announced by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) at the Annual Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum on Emerging Technologies held in Lagos on September 19, 2024.
“It is my pleasure to welcome you to this historic event where Nigeria is set to join the league of countries already utilizing part of the 6GHz band for Wi-Fi -6 applications,” said Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in a speech delivered by Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, NCC.
The NCC emphasized the importance of collaboration and participatory regulation in conducting its regulatory functions, seeking inputs from all stakeholders in the industry.
“In line with one of the key factors on collaboration as outlined in our focus areas and the Commission’s traditionally institutionalized policy of participatory regulation and the practice of industry-wide consultations in conducting its regulatory functions, we are here again to elicit your comments and inputs on the use of the 6GHz for Wi-Fi – 6 and International Mobile Telecommunications (MT),” said Dr. Maida.
The 6GHz band, spanning from 5925 MHz to 7125 MHz, offers a substantial increase in available spectrum, crucial for supporting the growing demand for high-speed internet and advanced applications.
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“The 6GHz band offers a substantial increase in available spectrum, which is crucial for supporting the growing demand for high-speed internet and advanced applications,” said Engr. Oshadami.
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The World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC-23) allocated the 6GHz band for Wi-Fi and IMT applications, and the NCC presented its thoughts and recommendations on the use of the Spectrum band, inviting feedback for informed decision-making.
“The recently concluded 2023 World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC-23) allocated the 6GHz band for Wi-Fi and IMT applications with different recommendations on how to use the band.
“We sincerely believe that our actions must be guided by decisions that take into cognizance the inputs from all stakeholders in the industry,” He added.
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