AT&T Urges FCC to Reclassify Spectrum Usage NOI to Require Ex Parte Filings
AT&T asked the FCC to reclassify its notice of inquiry on the use of AI and other technologies to manage how spectrum is used from an exempt proceeding to a permit-but-disclose proceeding, which would require filing of ex parte notices.…
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Commissioners approved the NOI in August and comments are due Tuesday (see 2308030075). “AT&T believes that it would be highly beneficial for participants to be able to understand and evaluate the possible benefits -- and potential pitfalls -- as such ‘usage’ is defined and evaluated for the extremely wide-ranging spectrum users regulated by the Commission,” said a filing posted Thursday in docket 23-232: “That understanding would clearly be enhanced by providing all participants with access to ex parte submissions and summaries of presentations required under the permit-but-disclose rules.” Changing the status of the proceeding would be in keeping with the FCC’s policy of “operating with transparency,” AT&T said. “Smaller entities that do not have the resources to meet with the regulators would benefit from being able to access a complete record of the input being received and assessed by the Commission,” the carrier said.