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UTC Asks Rosenworcel Not to Propose Further 6 GHz Rule Revisions

The Utilities Technology Council asked the FCC to refrain from doing more to liberalize rules for the 6 GHz band, in a meeting with an aide to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. The FCC is reportedly moving closer to approving proposals…

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in a 2020 Further NPRM (see 2308070060). “Numerous real-world studies submitted on the record in the proceeding have concluded that commercially available low power indoor devices authorized by the Commission and operating in accordance with the rules will cause harmful interference to licensed microwave systems that utilities, as well as public safety and other critical infrastructure entities use for mission critical communications,” said a filing posted Thursday in docket 18-295: “Given the imminent threat of interference posed by these unlicensed operations, UTC and other incumbent stakeholder organizations have formally requested that the Commission develop new rules and issue a temporary stay.”