5G for 12 GHz Coalition Makes Case for 12 GHz Order This Year
Representatives of the 5G for 12 GHz Coalition held a series of meetings at the FCC last week to push for action allowing use of the lower 12 GHz band for fixed-wireless by the end of the year (see 2309110061).…
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“The Coalition urged the FCC to update the 12 GHz band’s rules to allow [multichannel video and data distribution service band] licensees to deploy high-powered, two-way fixed broadband services by the end of the year,” said a filing posted Friday in docket 20-443. “Taking immediate action to expand the 12 GHz band for fixed broadband is a critical step towards getting providers the mid-band spectrum they need to offer next generation broadband services.” Technical studies “conclusively demonstrate the band’s suitability for high speed deployments and that satellite incumbents operating in the band will be protected from harmful interference,” the coalition said. They met with aides to all the commissioners, and staff from the Wireless Bureau, Office of Engineering and Technology and Office of International Affairs.