Satellite Protections in High-Frequency Spectrum Must Be Reasonable, CTIA Says
Any interference exclusion zones around fixed satellite service earth stations in high-frequency spectrum should be determined using technical analysis/parameters already offered by CTIA member companies, CTIA said in an FCC filing. “The Commission should reject use of any static or…
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beyond worst-case modeling suggested by the FSS industry as overly conservative and inconsistent with real-world effects,” the association advised about fixed satellite services. “Prior to any new FSS earth station deployment in the millimeter wave bands, the new FSS entrant should coordinate with any affected terrestrial licensee (whether from prior auctions or the new auctions contemplated by the Commission). The terrestrial licensee should have a right of refusal of a new FSS system, so long as that refusal is based upon the technical analysis provided by the Joint Filers to the FCC and that its coordination efforts are made in good faith.” The filing is in 14-177 and other dockets. With a July order possible on sharing FSS 28 MHz spectrum with carriers for 5G, the satellite and wireless industries have been in disagreement (see 1606080061).