Trai recommends new experimental authorisation for 'Tera Hertz' spectrum
The Hindu
Trai recommends THEA for R&D, testing, and marketing in 95 GHz to 3 THz range to boost innovation in India.
Telecom regulator Trai on Wednesday (August 22, 2024) recommended the introduction of a new experimental authorisation for spectrum in 95 GHz to 3 THz range.
The purpose of 'Tera Hertz Experimental Authorisation' or THEA should be to promote Research and Development (R&D), indoor and outdoor testing, technology trial, experimentation, and demonstration in the 95 GHz to 3 THz range, the regulator said in its recommendations on the 'Tera Hertz Spectrum'.
"The government should introduce a new experimental authorisation for the spectrum in the 95 GHz to 3 THz range termed as 'Tera Hertz Experimental Authorisation' (in short, THEA)," the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India said.
The scope of THEA should be to conduct R&D, indoor and outdoor testing, technology trial, experimentation and demonstration in the 95 GHz to 3 THz range, and to market experimental devices designed to operate in the said range via direct sale, Trai said in a release.
It further said that any Indian entity — academic institute, R&D laboratory, central/ state government, public sector unit, Union Territory, technology park, telecommunication service provider, incubator, original equipment manufacturer — should be eligible to obtain THEA.
"Marketing of experimental devices designed to operate in the 95 GHz to 3 THz range should be permitted under THEA via direct sale," the regulator said.
The authorisation period of THEA should be up to five years. It should be further extendable for periods of up to five years at a time.
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