February 1st, 2016
Panasonic Corporation
Narita International Airport

Panasonic and Narita International Airport Announce World’s First*
Experimental Demonstration of Next-Generation Wireless LAN “WiGig® Spot”-Download 120 minutes of video in 10 seconds**Panasonic Corporation and Narita International Airport today announced that they will launch the world’s firstexperimental demonstration***, “WiGig® Spot”, based on next-generation wireless LAN WiGig® [1], which
provides over 10 times the data transfer rate of existing wireless LANs. WiGig® is a new technology that is
expected to enable frustration-free high-speed wireless transmission of rich digital content such as
high-definition video. This experimental demonstration aims to validate the effectiveness of WiGig® Spot.
Overview of Experimental Demonstration
WiGig® Spot will be set up in Narita airport and feature millimeter-wave access points [2], which Panasonicis developing. Airport visitors will experience high-definition video download over a next-generation WLAN
connection onto a dedicated terminal. The theme of the video is Omotenashi, or Japanese hospitality, and isintended to entertain inbound tourists. A complimentary DVD of the video will be provided to participants.
・Period： 15:00 to 17:30, February 18th, 2016
10:00 to 17:30, February 19th to February 26th, 2016
・Site： Central area of Departure lobby, 3rd Floor, Central Bldg., Terminal 2, Narita International Airport
Millimeter-wave
access point
60GHz(WiGig)

60GHz wirelesscommunication

5GHz(existing)Download 120 min.
video in 10 sec.

2.4GHz(existing)

Data rate
Dedicated terminal

WiGig® Spot (Overview)st*: Based on Panasonic’s knowledge as of February 1 , 2016**: Assumes 2GB data content***: This experimental demonstration is supported by the "research and development project for expansion of radio spectrum resources"of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan.

Notes:[1] WiGig®
One of the wireless LAN standards operating at 60GHz, which is based on IEEE 802.11ad. Compared toexisting wireless LANs at 2.4/5GHz, it provides a shorter communication distance (up to 10m) but enables
gigabit per second high speed communication. Wi-Fi alliance, an industry association, plans to launch
WiGig® interoperability certification in 2016. WiGig® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
[2] Access point
Small wireless base station that connects wireless LAN devices (laptop PCs, smart phones, etc.) to othernetworks (such as wired LAN).

About PanasonicPanasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development of diverse electronics technologies andsolutions for customers in the consumer electronics, housing, automotive, enterprise solutions, and device
industries. Since its founding in 1918, the company has expanded globally and now operates 468
subsidiaries and 94 associated companies worldwide, recording consolidated net sales of 7.715 trillion yen
for the year ended March 31, 2015. Committed to pursuing new value through innovation across divisionallines, the company uses its technologies to create a better life and a better world for its customers.
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About Narita International Airport
Since opening in 1978, Narita Airport has remained committed to safety above all else while meeting
prevailing needs and providing airport services to customers from all over the world. During this time, wehave seen rapid advancement in the area of globalization. Narita has served as a component of the aviationindustry which has been a significant underpinning force in this advancement and has contributed greatly tofortifying the competitiveness of Japan's economy and truly fulfilling its role as an international hub of theTokyo metropolitan area and East Asia.
To learn more about Narita International Airport: http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/.