Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. achieved a significant milestone by being designated as the inaugural Automated Frequency Coordination System Administrator (AFCSA) for commercial operations in Canada, a global first in this realm. This recognition, bestowed by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), endows Qualcomm Technologies with the distinction of being the premier operator of an AFC system for commercial use. The company's pioneering Qualcomm AFC System, which lies at the heart of the Qualcomm AFC Solution, stands poised for immediate operation in Canada, with its entry into the United States awaiting the green light from the FCC.
The robust Qualcomm AFC Solution, conceived as a holistic end-to-end offering, assumes the role of catalyst in unleashing the prowess of 6 GHz operation within Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7, and future iterations. With a laser focus on optimizing Wi-Fi power levels both indoors and outdoors through location-based precision, the solution revamps performance and coverage expanses, all while ensuring the incumbent users of the band remain protected. This comprehensive solution package spans a seamless amalgamation of access point agent and cloud system, seamlessly knitting together industry-standard interfaces to underpin interoperability across 6 GHz-based network deployments, spanning various iterations from Wi-Fi 6E to Wi-Fi 7, and beyond. With a concerted push towards accessibility, the Qualcomm AFC Solution aligns seamlessly with a wide spectrum of applications across Qualcomm Networking Pro Series and Qualcomm Immersive Home platforms, spanning across residential, broadband operator, and enterprise domains. Ganesh Swaminathan, Vice President and General Manager of Wireless Infrastructure and Networking at Qualcomm Technologies, expressed his enthusiasm for the Canadian recognition, envisioning a future wherein their AFC solution propels standardized power access point deployments in Canada and sets the stage for an expanded global presence.
