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Microsoft's Smith Asks FCC Chief Not to Hurt Satellite in 12 GHz

Microsoft President Brad Smith spoke with FCC acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on 5G, broadband, open radio access networks, the 12 GHz proceeding and a draft order on importation and marketing of devices, said a filing posted Tuesday in docket 20-443.…

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“Smith expressed support for the Commission’s adoption of its draft order allowing greater flexibility in the importation and marketing of radio frequency devices,” the filing said. In 12 GHz, Microsoft supports “ensuring that satellite operations in the … band are not undermined,” the filing said.