Bureau Seeks Comment on WiMAX Forum Sharing Proposal
The FCC Wireless Bureau Wednesday sought comment on a WiMAX Forum petition for service rules for the aeronautical mobile airport communications system (AeroMACS). The forum proposed that AeroMACS spectrum be shared between federal and nongovernment users under a memorandum of…
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agreement to be negotiated between the NTIA, on behalf of federal users, and a private entity to be designated by the FCC. The spectrum is in the 5000-5030 MHz and 5091-5150 MHz bands. “Proposed uses include air traffic management, including air traffic control; aeronautical operations communications; and communications related to airport operations, safety, and security,” a bureau notice said. “Non-Federal users may include airport owners and operators, airline carriers, aeronautical communications network providers (ACNPs), and other entities that engage in airport communications relating to safety and regularity of flight.” Comments are due Aug. 18, replies Sept. 5, in RM-11793.