Frequency Allocation Table Item Tweaked Before FCC OK
An order and NPRM addressing changes to the commission’s frequency allocation table in light of recent World Radiocommunication Conferences saw a number of changes over the draft, including apparent wins for Qualcomm. Commissioners approved the WRC order ahead of their…
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Thursday open meeting (see 2304190042). It was released Friday. Among the tweaks, instead of saying the order takes “only administrative actions that do not affect the Commission’s rules with respect to any party’s underlying rights and responsibilities” the final version says the FCC is making “several non-substantive, editorial changes” to the allocation table. The NPRM adds language to a section seeking comment on satellite uplinks in the 7190-7250 MHz band. It now says, “Qualcomm urges the Commission to seek comment on whether such allocations would ‘remain in line with the Commission’s present spectrum priorities,’ noting that the Chairwoman has identified the 7-15 GHz spectrum range, and some stakeholders, other administrations, and regional organizations are considering the 7190-7250 MHz band, for the next generation wireless technology.” The NPRM notes the same concern raised by Qualcomm on the 9.2-9.3 and 9.9-10.4 GHz bands.