The FCC is considering putting more restrictions on wireless use of C-band, including a nationwide power reduction. That occurs as the Biden administration works on how best to free up that spectrum for 5G without risking interference to aviation communications. Wireless deployments in the band were delayed from December 5, given concerns by the Federal Aviation Administration, but are now scheduled to launch January 5, 2022.
In answers to questions from Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Rosenworcel said information the agency received from the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics suggested wireless 5G operations could cause erroneous aviation radio altimeter readings, reported NextTV. This occurred after the agency approved rules for wireless use on the band. Continue Reading
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