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What is LMDS (Local Multipoint Distribution Service)?

April 26, 2017distribution lmds local Multipoint service

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What is LMDS (Local Multipoint Distribution Service)?

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Fixed/MobileFixed Circuit/Packet:n/a Max Bandwidth1.5Gb downstream, 200Mb upstream Range4 miles Frequency27.5Ghz-28.35Ghz, 29.1Ghz-29.25Ghz, 31.075Ghz-31.225Ghz, 31.Ghz-31.075Ghz, 31.225Ghz-31.3Ghz Host NetworkNone DefinerIEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers) URLhttp://grouper.ieee.org/groups/802/16/ LMDS (Local Multipoint Distribution Service) is a broadband wireless point-to-multipoint specification utilizing microwave communications. LMDS operates on FCC licensed frequencies. The FCC divided the United States into 493 BTA’s (Basic Trading Areas), and auctioned the rights to transmit on the LMDS bands in each of those areas to LMDS service providers. Each BTA is licensed to two LMDS service providers. The LMDS bandplan is available from the FCC at http://wireless.fcc.gov/auctions/data/bandplans/lmds.pdf.