Wireless Bureau Seeks 1675-1680 MHz Update
The FCC Wireless Bureau Wednesday asked for comment to refresh the record on the future of the 1675-1680 MHz band for shared use between federal incumbents and non-federal fixed or mobile operations. The FCC took comment in 2019 on reallocating…
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the band for 5G, as urged by Ligado (see 1905090041). The band must be shared with weather satellites. Comment deadlines will come in a Federal Register notice. The bureau noted that NOAA recently filed a letter at the FCC suggesting the band could be shared with limitations. “In light of the recent filing of the NOAA follow-on report, the Bureau is providing an opportunity for additional comment in order to ensure an up-to-date record,” the notice said. Ligado executives spoke with Wireless Bureau and Office of Engineering Technology staff last month about the NOAA report. “The 1675-1680 MHz band was first identified as a candidate for reallocation to shared federal and commercial use a decade ago, given its nationwide scope and minimal utilization,” Ligado said.