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.