T-Mobile Discusses 3.5 GHz, C-Band, in Meeting With O'Rielly Aide
T-Mobile engineer Steve Sharkey discussed the carrier’s positions on several bands, including 3.5 GHz, in a meeting with Erin McGrath, aide to Commissioner Mike O’Rielly. “It is important that the Commission adopt rules that authorize Priority Access Licenses in appropriately-sized…
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geographic areas,” Sharkey said of the 3.5 GHz band. “The Commission must avoid the engineering challenges of using 3.5 GHz spectrum in too-small geographic areas in urban locations while potentially fostering the use of the spectrum by smaller providers in rural areas.” Sharkey said the C-band, the subject of an NPRM teed up for a vote next week (see 1806210063), “presents the Commission with an important opportunity to ensure that the United States remains at the forefront of fifth generation wireless development.” The Tuesday filing was in 17-183 and other dockets.