Apple testing 5G millimeter wave wireless technology in California: Report

Apple has reportedly sought experimental license to test new wireless technology at two locations in California.




Apple is reportedly planning to test next-generation wireless technology based on millimeter wave in California. The technology is same as 5G and is believed to be aimed at bringing gigabit broadband speeds on next-generation iPhones .

As per a report by Business Insider, the company has reportedly sought experimental license to test new wireless technology and the document has been made public by the FCC. "Apple Inc. seeks to assess cellular link performance in the direct path and multipath environments between base station transmitters and receivers using this spectrum. These assessments will provide engineering data relevant to the operation of devices on wireless carriers' future 5g networks," Apple wrote in its application.
The report also notes that Apple plans to test this new technology at two locations in California. One in Milpitas and the second at Mariana Avenuem closer to Apple's 1 Infinite Loop headquarters. The application also mentions use of 28GHz and 39GHz bands approved by FCC for the commercial use of 5g .

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