Issue No 34: 6 December 2021
Proposed updates to the Low Interference Potential Devices Class Licence for 6 GHz RLANs
The Communications Alliance Satellite Services Working Group (SSWG) has provided a submission to the ACMA on their proposed updates to the Low Interference Potential Devices (LIPD) Class Licence for the 6 GHz radio local area networks (RLANs).
The SSWG accepts the ACMA’s proposal to allow RLAN equipment, such as next generation Wi-Fi 6e equipment, to operate at low power levels in the lower part of the 6 GHz band. The SSWG would also not oppose consideration of the upper 6 GHz band for RLANs in the LIPD class licence, subject to the same technical constraints as the lower 6 GHz for the protection of Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) uplinks.
However, the SSWG does not support higher power devices for outdoor use under a dynamic spectrum access system, such as the automatic frequency coordination (AFC) system, adopted in the U.S. Regional deployment of RLANs. These devices pose a long-term threat of aggregate interference to FSS uplinks in the 6 GHz band.
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Current Consultations
Below is a list of currently open telecommunications-related consultations being conducted by Government and other organisations that provide an opportunity for you to have your say.
Communications Alliance members interested in contributing to an industry submission (if one is being developed in response to a specific consultation) should contact us.
| Consultation | Organisation | Closing Date |
| Implementation of Parliamentary Committee and Auditor-General Recommendations - Department of Home Affairs | Australian National Audit Office | 27/02/2022 |
| Privacy Act Review Discussion Paper | AGD | 10/01/2022 |
| Response to the implementation of the Spectrum Pricing Review (part 2) | ACMA | 10/12/2021 |
| SBAS Final Access Determination Inquiry | ACCC | 10/12/2021 |
| Online Privacy Bill Exposure Draft | AGD | 06/12/2021 |
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