Conditional Approval of Axon Networks' 6 GHz Band Automated Frequency Coordination System

The Federal Communications Commission's Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) conditionally approved AXON Networks to operate an automated frequency coordination (AFC) system to manage access to 6 GHz band spectrum by standard-power unlicensed devices. Under this conditional approval, AXON Networks will not be permitted to begin commercial operation of its AFC system until it completes a rigorous testing process, which may begin immediately. This process will require that AXON Networks’ AFC system undergo both lab testing and a public trial. Once AXON Networks’ conditionally approved AFC system has successfully completed the testing process, OET will approve the system for full commercial operation. The approval is subject to the following conditions:

• AXON Networks must comply with all current and future Commission rules, instructions, and procedures. 
• AXON Networks must comply with all instructions issued by OET pursuant to section 0.241(k) of the Commission’s rules.
• AXON Networks must attend workshops and meetings convened by the Commission or OET. Workshop or meeting topics may include: (1) AFC system development and operations; (2) AFC system testing and certification procedures; or (3) other topics relevant to the ongoing development of the AFC systems.
• If AXON Networks relies on third party or proprietary specifications or protocols for its AFC system, these specifications or protocols must be consistent with the relevant Commission rules. All such specifications and protocols must be provided to, and will be reviewed by, OET to ensure consistency with the Commission’s rules.
• AXON Networks must undertake steps to have its AFC system undergo lab testing as described in the 2023 Public Notice.29
• AXON Networks must undertake steps to have its AFC system undergo a public trial as described in the 2023 Public Notice.30
• AXON Networks must respond to all inquiries from OET staff during OET’s examination of the testing data and make any modifications to its AFC system requested by OET staff as part of the testing process.
• AXON Networks must promptly respond to any requests for information or direction from the Commission, including the Enforcement Bureau.
• AXON Networks may not make its AFC system available for commercial operations until it receives final approval from OET.