A recent FCC request has turned
adversaries into friends. A request made by Ligado Networks requesting
the FCC to allow formation of a 5G network with shared spectrum has
drawn support from rival carriers along with industry trade groups like
the Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) and Cellular
Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA).
The two groups count major wireless rivals – T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon – as members. CTIA
comments to the FCC state, “Repurposing this band [1675-1680 MHz] for
shared commercial use is one more step the commission can take to help
accommodate the explosive growth in demand for mobile broadband.”
Although the CTIA and CCA are currently supporting the proposal, digital
advocacy groups claim it will bring more competition to the market. If
mobile broadband space is widely used, it is expected to spur creation
of additional hardware, software, and applications. Continue Reading
No comments:
Post a Comment