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CTIA Wants FCC Action on High-Frequency Spectrum

High-band spectrum will be “an important complement to low- and mid-band spectrum” and will enable the IoT and 5G technologies, said CTIA and member companies in a series of meetings with staff for FCC commissioners. CTIA urged the agency to…

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move forward on licensing and technical rules for the 28, 37, 39 and 64-71 GHz bands this summer, said a filing on the meeting. “That will provide the certainty needed to encourage investment and foster innovation in these bands,” the group said. “CTIA also urged the Commission to explore additional high-band spectrum for mobile wireless use.” CTIA and major carrier and equipment maker members met with staff for the commissioners, except Ajit Pai, said a filing in docket 14-177.