FCC Reviewing 5G in MVDDS Spectrum
The FCC is seeking comment on a petition by a group of multichannel video distribution and data service (MVDDS) licensees who want 5G deployments in the spectrum, while protecting DBS operations. The FCC released a notice Monday seeking comment on…
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the 12.2-12.7 GHz band. The FCC didn’t set a comment deadline. “By promptly placing the petition out for comment, the FCC has once again demonstrated its commitment to prompt regulatory action to ensure that the U.S. will lead the world in 5G,” said a spokesman for the MVDDS 5G Coalition. “Consumers and competition will be the real winners when the FCC updates the rules for MVDDS to unlock this band's potential for advanced wireless services that successfully coexist with DBS.” The Computer and Communications Industry Association also supports the petition, the group said in a news release. “The FCC should update its rules and remove the current unnecessarily restrictive, technical and operational limitations,” said CCIA President Ed Black. “The FCC has an opportunity to facilitate the sharing of this spectrum -- which would further promote flexibility and 5G deployment. This would free up more spectrum that would be ideal for 5G.”