pple is asking the FCC for permission to conduct experimental RF tests at its Infinite Loop and Apple Park locations in Cupertino, California.  

While the applications don’t go into detail on just what Apple plans to do, the company said all the experiments will be at facilities that are under Apple’s exclusive control, so interference shouldn’t be an issue.  

Apple noted (PDF) that it has substantial experience managing the use of radio frequency spectrum and has received more than 500 certifications for radio frequency equipment.  

“Apple devices access spectrum in numerous licensed and unlicensed frequency bands. For example, iPhones use spectrum ranging from 13 megahertz (contactless payments via Apple Pay) to 5 gigahertz (802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO) and support more than 18 different LTE bands,” the application states.