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In this proceeding, the Commission authorizes a new category of unlicensed devices in the 6 GHz band known as geofenced variable power (GVP) devices.  GVP devices promise to overcome technical and regulatory constraints on LPI and VLP devices.  For one, GVP devices offer data rates suitable for reality/virtual reality, short-range hotspots, automation processes, and indoor location and navigation because they operate at significantly higher power than VLP devices.  For another, GVP devices need not be restricted indoors, as is the case with LPI.  These benefits are possible by restricting GVP devices from operating in exclusion zones on certain frequencies to protect incumbent licensed services from any significant risk of harmful interference.  Exclusion zones will be calculated consistent with the protection methodology being used by the AFC systems and GVP devices will obtain that information to avoid causing any significant risk of harmful interference to incumbent licensed users. The Commission also issues a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to seek comment on proposals that could provide more utility for unlicensed devices in the 6 GHz band.