The call for ‘more D band’ has gone out. With the ability to transmit 100 Gigabits per second (Gbps), the D band will unlock a number of technologies across a wide range of industries. Wireless communication is often the focal point, but commercial applications include high-precision sensing, radio astronomy, and airport security detectors. For the military, the D band will open the door to the next generation of inter-satellite links...

While the rollout of 5G is still in its infancy, bleeding-edge research around the world is now heavily focused on solving a significant problem that is expected to arise within the next few years.