Despite “extensive ... member efforts” to build out systems in...
Despite “extensive ... member efforts” to build out systems in lower 700 A-block spectrum, “the lack of interoperability in the Lower 700 MHz band remains an intractable problem,” Rural Cellular Association President Steve Berry said in a meeting with FCC…
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Commissioner Mignon Clyburn. “The record in this proceeding proves that a single band class, Band Class 12, would not cause harmful interference to Lower 700 MHz B and C block licensees and that an interoperability requirement is necessary to obtain affordable advanced mobile devices to deploy service to consumers in smaller, regional, and rural service areas,” Berry said (http://xrl.us/bnmn4m). “As a result of continued non-interoperability in the Lower 700 MHz band, Lower 700 MHz licensees are left without access to interoperable devices and network equipment, which has significantly hindered RCA members in planning for, securing financing for, and purchasing the necessary equipment and infrastructure for building out the Lower A Block spectrum in their geographic areas."