What is MMDS?
MMDS stands for Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service.
This is a wireless point-tomultipoint specification.
It uses Ultra High Frequency (UHF) communications.
Overview
The Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service works with...
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What is MMDS?
MMDS stands for Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service.
This is a wireless point-tomultipoint specification.
It uses Ultra High Frequency (UHF) communications.
Overview
The Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service works with frequencies licensed by the
FCC.
The FCC has separated the US into Basic Trading Areas (BTAs).
It gave the
Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service transmission rights to the providers in those
areas.
The hand plan for the service can be found at the FCC website.
Technical Specifications
The service is fixed with a maximum bandwidth of 10 MB.
Packets/circuits are not
applicable.
The frequency is 2.
5 GHz to 2.
686 GHz.
The range is 70 miles.
The definer is the
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers).
There is no host network.
DOCSIS+
The Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service and LMDS are using the DOCSIS (Data
over Cable Service Interface Specification).
This is taken from the world of cable modems.
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