FCC Should Put Priority on Licensed Spectrum, CTIA Chief Says
CTIA President Meredith Baker met with all five FCC members to lay out the group’s concerns headed into Thursday commissioner meeting, which will consider the spectrum frontiers order, said a filing in docket 14-177. “CTIA expressed support for moving forward…
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to make the 28, 37, 39, and 64-71 GHz bands available to support innovative 5G and Internet of Things technologies,” the filing said. “CTIA urged the Commission to adopt policies that prioritize licensed, exclusive use spectrum and provide the flexibility to innovate. CTIA explained that such actions will enable wireless providers to improve service for U.S. wireless consumers, foster development of the Internet of Things, and extend this country’s global 4G leadership position into 5G services.” Baker said the rules as proposed by Chairman Tom Wheeler adequately protect satellite incumbents in the 28 GHz band. “Despite satellite operators having only limited rights to use of this spectrum, both the Commission and the wireless industry in this proceeding have made significant accommodations to satellite incumbents,” the filing said. “These options are especially noteworthy, CTIA explained, in light of satellite companies’ stated intentions to compete directly with terrestrial mobile providers in the provision of broadband services.” Baker also warned against imposing cybersecurity rules, the filing said: “CTIA described the wireless industry’s consistent track record of deploying and integrating cyber security protective measures without need for onerous government intervention.” Baker is a former FCC commissioner. CTIA also reported on call between Brian Josef, CTIA assistant vice president-regulatory affairs, and Brian Regan, Wireless Bureau associate chief. “CTIA discussed the potential negative implications of adoption of a complex sharing arrangement for the lower portion of the 37 GHz band together with an operability requirement that spans the entire 37 GHz band,” the filing said.