Government Communications Association Seeks Quick Action on 4.9 GHz
The Government Wireless Technology & Communications Association (GWTCA) urged the FCC to wrap up its proceeding on revised rules for the 4.9 GHz band, which commissioners approved 4-0 in January (see 2301180062). The American Association of State Highway and Transportation…
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Officials asked the FCC to rethink parts of the rules (see 2303300060). “Further delays in the implementation of the new licensing regime (whatever it might be) by the Commission will cause additional harm to the ability of public safety agencies to build communications systems to address their needs,” GWTCA said, posted Tuesday in docket 07-100. “Act with urgency to complete this proceeding,” the group said: Adopt rules “immediately which are necessary to advance this proceeding toward the appointment of a selection committee and the ability of the Section Committee to proceed with the selection of a band manager, with technical rules that impact system design considered in a parallel FCC proceeding.” Monday was the initial deadline for replies, since revised to May 15.