Term · Topic
5G Spectrum
5G spectrum is the range of radio frequencies that regulators allocate to fifth-generation mobile networks for carrying data and signaling. It matters to enterprises because spectrum band choices determine coverage, capacity, performance, and options for public, private, and hybrid 5G deployments.
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MCP
curl -X POST https://mcp.decisioninsights.ai/api/mcp-public \
-H "content-type: application/json" \
-H "accept: application/json, text/event-stream" \
-d '{"id":1,"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"tools/call","params":{"arguments":{"slug":"5g-spectrum"},"name":"di_get_term"}}'REST
GET https://api.decisioninsights.ai/api/public/v1/glossary/117d22db-637f-4e6a-b191-3f665f6d8f50CLI
di get-glossary --slug 5g-spectrumThe CLI command and the REST call for this record need a free account: run di login, or send your OAuth token. Over MCP it is free with none.
How an agent can rely on this definition
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| The check | What the record shows | Where it is in the data |
|---|---|---|
| It's a known term | One entry, with its type (topic) | name |
| It sits in a glossary | Linked to 5G, 6G Spectrum Band, Wireless Spectrum, 6G | inDefinedTermSet |
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