Google Wants To Test New 6GHz Network

Search engine giant Google is mulling to test a new network in multiple cities in the United States that aims to expand connectivity to a whole new level.

The news came after Google sent a request to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that seeks the agency's authorization to “conduct radio experiments in and near the 6GHz band." The public redacted version of the letter also detailed Google's proposal to “conduct experimental propagation” of the new network “to produce technical information” if the frequency can provide reliable internet connection.

Details about the plan are limited, but there are private things about the test that Google doesn't want to publicize at the moment. According to Engadget, Google wanted the document redacted since public disclosure would “cause significant commercial, economic and competitive harm.” It's not a secret anymore, though, but important information will remain within the walls of Mountain View until they see fit.

“Public disclosure would jeopardize the value of the technology under examination by enabling others to utilize Google's information to develop similar products in a similar time frame,” said the letter.

Google sees that the experiment will take place over 24 months, said The Verge, adding that the company has asked the FCC for permission to test the broadband connection in 26 cities and towns across 17 states. These include California, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, New York, Nevada, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Texas, Oregon, Utah and Virginia.

Along this line, there is a chance that Google might be dipping its toes on a new home internet service that could be included under its Fiber Webpass banner. The FCC meanwhile has recently approved a plethora of unlicensed 6GHz spectrum that could take advantage of a number of things including vehicle-to-vehicle communication and current 5G connectivity, among others.

The 6GHz spectrum will come as the next best thing to be introduced by companies such as Google as they continue to bridge the world through effective and efficient network connections. It can carry more bandwidth with less interference but just like 5GHz, the experimental spectrum will have a shorter range, added The Verge.