Doyle, Latta: 5G Fight Calls Out Need for Federal Spectrum Management Reform

By Leslie Stimson, Inside Towers Washington Bureau Chief

Two members of Congress believe the recent fight over 5G spectrum involving the FAA and aviation industry, the NTIA, FCC and telecoms, shines a light on the need to re-work how the federal government manages spectrum.   In an opinion piece for The Hill, Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA), Chair of the House Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Communications and Technology and Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee, say as the nation’s spectrum becomes more crowded, the government’s process for managing spectrum use is being strained. While disagreements between various spectrum users can be contentious, they say, in recent years the disputes have become more obvious.   The recent 5G on C-band dispute was a tipping point for Doyle and Latta. “We cannot remember a time in the past when a spectrum management dispute has been the topic of national news and dinner table conversation throughout the United States.” Continue Reading