SFTF Submits Letter to NTIA On 6G Principles

Spectrum for the Future (SFTF), a diverse coalition of innovators, anchor institutions, and technology companies, responded today to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) request for comment on sixth-generation (6G) wireless communications technology and how the Executive Branch should approach this standard.

“As we move toward next-generation wireless standards, including 6G, it is crucial that spectrum policy reflect reality: the future of spectrum is shared,” said Tamara Smith, spokesperson for Spectrum for the Future.

In the letter, SFTF explains, “shared spectrum is uniquely necessary for the practical deployment of 6G and other critical technologies, particularly for innovative use cases such as private networks and Industry 4.0 applications. Unlike high powered exclusively licensed spectrum, which is increasingly difficult to make available and is often only utilized by a limited number of players, shared spectrum allows for more users and efficiency, greater availability and flexibility while ensuring reliability and performance.”

To read the full comment letter, please click here.