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AT&T Complains About Use of Signal Booster in WCS Band

AT&T asked the FCC to block use of a signal booster it says is causing interference with operations in 2.3 GHz spectrum. The booster amplifies transmissions in the wireless communications service band “directly in contravention of the Commission’s rules,” said…

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a filing Friday in docket 10-4. “This booster somehow cleared the FCC certification process without this apparent violation being observed or addressed,” AT&T said: “In addition to taking prompt action to halt the sale of this booster in the United States, the Commission should re-examine its equipment certification procedures to ensure a mistake of this nature cannot be repeated.” SiriusXM discussed the booster in a June filing. AT&T representatives spoke with staff from the Wireless Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology.