Global Certification Forum (GCF) and 450 MHz Alliance formalised a new partnership with the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that will see a GCF certification initiative extend to users of the 450 MHz band. The new collaboration means that global wireless carriers, equipment manufacturers and other device manufacturers in the IoT and machine-to-machine vertical markets can eventually have access to a programme that provides a level of confidence in interoperability in this spectrum.

The extension of the GCF certification programme to 450 MHz under the new joint partnership will give stakeholders the benefit of connected reliability through the formalisation of compliance with requirements, as well as delivering significant cost efficiency. The guarantee of interoperability that a GCF certification programme delivers is particularly important for mission and business critical communications operating in this range.