{"id":49798,"date":"2024-09-25T15:07:36","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T10:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/?p=49798"},"modified":"2024-09-25T15:07:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T10:07:36","slug":"pakistans-wlan-framework-2024-faces-interference-challenges-wispap-chairman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/technology\/pakistans-wlan-framework-2024-faces-interference-challenges-wispap-chairman\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan’s WLAN framework 2024 faces interference challenges: WISPAP Chairman"},"content":{"rendered":"

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s latest “Framework for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)<\/a> \u2013 2024″ is a significant regulatory shift that aims to democratize access to spectrum through unlicensed bands like 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz.<\/p>\n

This move is expected to foster technological growth without the burden of exorbitant licensing fees, allowing service providers, including smaller players, to expand wireless connectivity across the country.<\/p>\n

Shahzad Arshad, Chairman of the Wireless & Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan,<\/a> notes that exempting these frequency bands from licensing fees encourages innovation and creates opportunities for service providers to grow.<\/p>\n

However, the framework’s promise comes with operational caveats. The “Non-Interference Basis” for unlicensed spectrum use means service providers cannot expect protection from interference by other users, particularly primary services.<\/p>\n

This provision poses a challenge for smaller ISPs in congested urban areas. Arshad highlights the potential consequences, stating that without protection, service providers are at the mercy of more powerful primary users.<\/p>\n

Another concern is the framework’s prohibition of Point-to-Point (P2P)<\/a> and Point-to-Multipoint (P2MP) backhaul links in the 6 GHz band, crucial for extending connectivity to rural areas.<\/p>\n

In addition, Arshad explains that restricting these bands for backhaul is a significant limitation for rural expansion efforts.<\/p>\n

The PTA’s stringent Type Approval requirements ensure equipment quality and security but may slow down new technology rollouts due to lengthy approval processes.<\/p>\n

Comparing Pakistan’s approach to global trends, Australia’s spectrum management model and the US’s Automated Frequency Coordination system offer valuable insights for enhancing regulatory oversight.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, Pakistan’s digital future hinges on the interplay between innovation and regulation. The WLAN Framework of 2024 is a step in the right direction, but addressing limitations around interference management and rural expansion is crucial to realizing its potential.<\/p>\n

As Arshad notes, “Pakistan’s framework is progressive, but its success depends on PTA’s ability to adapt regulations to local needs and global advancements.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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