The Missing Piece of Spectrum Autonomy: Taiwan's AFC Implementation Challenges and Localized Spectrum Governance
With the rapid development of global 6G mobile communication technology, the effective utilization of spectrum resources has become a strategic priority for nations worldwide. Among these, the harmonized use mechanism of the 5925-7125 MHz band (formerly C-band), particularly the construction and implementation of Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) systems, serves not only as a critical technical means to ensure harmonious coexistence between unlicensed devices such as Wi-Fi 6E/7 and existing satellite and microwave link services, but also as a core infrastructure to propel Taiwan's spectrum governance toward automation and intelligence. Based on the research findings from the Ministry of Digital Affairs' commissioned research projects "6G Spectrum Readiness and Application Planning" for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, this study encompasses a Proof of Concept (PoC) for system localization, an evaluation of the feasibility of establishing an AFC testing laboratory, and an assessment of the long-term sustainability of the associated business model. The findings and recommendations presented herein are expected to provide valuable references for the development of future spectrum policies and the modernization of spectrum governance frameworks in the 6G era.
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