National Spectrum Strategy 37 GHz Spectrum Sharing Report

An evaluation of a co-equal sharing framework to allow Federal and non-Federal users to deploy systems in the 37.0-37.6 GHz (Lower 37 GHz) band. The scope of this report is limited to sharing between Federal and non-Federal operations. The report assumes that the Federal Communications Commission will establish site-based authorizations for non-Federal licensees, but the report does not attempt to address how the FCC will regulate sharing between and among non-Federal systems.

• Building on prior collaborative efforts of NTIA, the Department of Defense, and the FCC, the findings reflect coordination across a range of government and industry stakeholders.
• The recommendations for a sharing framework take advantage of the physical characteristics of this band, which is well-suited for short-range and line-of-sight wireless applications.
• The report recognizes the need for flexible access tailored to both Federal and non-Federal user requirements to foster technological advances and policy innovation.