Anatel Approves Use of 70-80GHz frequencies for M2M

Brazil's Telecommunication Agency, Anatel has given a go for operators to use frequencies located between 70 to 80 GHz spectrum bands for Machine-to-machine (M2M) applications and the Internet of Things (IoT) services. This was officially released in a statement by the agency recently.

The frequency ranges allotted for M2M and IoT use are located between 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz. According to the regulatory agency, they will be mostly used for "point-to-point fixed service digital radio communication systems." These ranges will allow connections of fixed point systems at very high transmission rates, even at relatively short distances. An example for this is a peer-to-peer data exchange service or system.

Anatel is enabling the use of these frequencies as a "wireless backhaul", especially when fixed structures are no longer able to connect to the operators via antennas, once the frequency replaces fiber optics in urban areas across the region. The government initiative is highly commended by most, especially carriers and operators. Parlacom Brasil, one of the leading M2M providers in Brasil and a member of the LeadingQuest Group of Companies, is one of the first to commend such initiative.

"It is a great initiative to acknowledge the need for a dedicated frequency or band for Machine-to-machine (M2M) systems and applications. Operators no longer need to compete with the rest of Brazil when transmitting important, mission-critical information. A dedicated band and frequency specification can ultimately make data transmission faster and real time, creating more efficient, cost effective M2M systems. After all, that's the entire point of creating these M2M solutions in the first place, to maximize productivity, increase efficiency and drive profitability." CEO and Founder of Parlacom and LeadingQuest, Clovis Lacerda said.

The approval for the use of these frequencies came after the conclusion of a study conducted by Vivo/Telefonica, one of the carriers and partners of Parlacom that are highly invested on M2M and IoT. Anatel also reported that Brazil had 9.2 million M2M connections in July, following the tax cuts enforced earlier this year. Parlacom Brasil is positive that the initiative will likely encourage more small to medium scale businesses and enterprises in the country to start embracing the new trend.

"This is the kind of support that these businesses need from the government, further encouraging them to invest in the right solutions. Most of these companies only require a little push. And at Parlacom, we are pushing it a bit further with great deals and reliable systems." Lacerda pitched in.