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PdvWireless Says 4.9 GHz Band Important to Critical Infrastructure Companies

PdvWireless supports amending Part 90 rules to authorize primary use of 4.9 GHz spectrum by critical infrastructure industry, one of the FCC-proposed options. "We are pleased to see such a strong coalition, including industry leaders such as the Utilities Technology…

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Council, the American Petroleum Institute and the Edison Electric Institute, in support of the expansion of eligibility in the 4.9 GHz band," said Morgan O'Brien, CEO of pdvWireless. "Our nation's utilities require immediate access to spectrum, such as the 4.9 GHz and 900 MHz bands, to address reliability and security concerns that threaten to undermine America's power grid." PdvWireless said it's filing reply comments in docket 07-100 on a Further NPRM on the public safety band, approved 5-0 in March (see 1803220037).