MIIT Revokes Two Regulations on 40-50 GHz Band Usage
Regulations regarding point-to-point and broadband wireless access systems will no longer be accepted starting in 2026
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has issued a notice announcing the repeal of the following regulations:
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“Notice on the Release of Frequency Use for Point-to-Point Wireless Access Systems in Fixed Services in the 40-50 GHz Band” (MIIT No. 500 [2013])
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“Notice on the Release of Frequency Use for Broadband Wireless Access Systems in Mobile Services in the 40-50 GHz Band” (MIIT No. 502 [2013])
The repeal will take effect on January 1, 2026. After this date, all radio management agencies will cease accepting or approving the use of the 40-50 GHz frequency band for point-to-point wireless access systems in fixed services and broadband wireless access systems in mobile services.
