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39 GHz Spectrum
Have You Considered 39 GHz Lately?

The 39 GHz band is used for fixed wireless communications including point-to-point and point-to-multipoint. 39 GHz spectrum is now available to carriers and end users and may be a viable and cost-effective resource to provide high reliability data transmissions. Is 39 GHz the right solution for your fixed wireless applications? Here are some points to consider:

• Unlicensed frequencies are prone to interference - High reliability data transmission needs freedom from interference and the only way to achieve interference-free fixed wireless operation is to use licensed spectrum. The 39 GHz band provides more spectrum that can support higher data rates. Licensed frequencies are the prudent choice for critical applications that require high data rates.
• Spectrum is scarce - Certain other, licensed bands are congested in key markets. Signal propagation characteristics that make a particular band attractive can also make coordination in today's environment difficult or impossible. By contrast, 39 GHz has ample capacity nationwide with no coordination problems.

• Minimizing operating costs and capital expenditures are critical to your business - Today there are outstanding values available in high quality, carrier-class equipment due to ample inventory of 39 GHz hardware. 39 GHz equipment can often be purchased at significantly lower cost than equipment in other frequency bands. View a list of 39 GHz equipment providers.
• You need coverage in metro areas - In crowded metro areas that are dominated by radio links under two miles, 39 GHz frequencies are well matched for these applications. The combination of other potentially crowded bands, risky unlicensed frequencies and the need for high bandwidth make 39 GHz the optimum choice for frequency selection.
• You need high bandwidth for your applications - The 39 GHz band has a great deal of capacity - up to 1,400 MHz per market - and channel sizes of 50 MHz. View the 39 GHz band plan. Therefore, OC-3 (155 Mbps) data rates are common and data rates can easily reach OC-12 (622 Mbps).
• Fast link establishment - 39 GHz licensed transmission capacity can be available within a few days of your request. We can quickly and easily provide professional installation of your radios.

Five-Step 39 GHz Design Process Our five-step 39 GHz design process makes it easy to understand and implement either a single link, multi-hop, or point-to-multipoint 39 GHz system. Step 1: Feasibility Analysis  Step 2: Equipment Selection  Step 3: Transmission Capacity Agreement  Step 4: Frequency Coordination  Step 5: Installation & Testing

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