FCC designates NYC, Salt Lake City as 'innovation zones'

Source: SmartCitiesDive

Sept. 20, 2019

Author Jason Plautz

Dive Brief:

  • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced Salt Lake City and New York City as its first two "innovation zones" to test advanced wireless communications technology.

  • The designation coincides with two Platforms for Advanced Research (PAWR) testbeds in these locations, previously announced by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to test wireless and broadband technology in a real world setting. The innovation zone will allow participants to conduct non-related experiments under a single authorization within the testbed sites, providing they comply with FCC guidelines.

  • The projects will explore "new advanced technologies and prototype networks like those that can support 5G technologies," FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said in a statement.

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Chelsea McCullough