Broadband Access Coalition Doesn't Qualify for Special Treatment, FCC Says
The Broadband Access Coalition plan for the 3.7-4.2 GHz C-band doesn’t qualify for the expedited review reserved for “innovative” new technologies and services under Section 7 of the Communications Act, the FCC Wireless Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology…
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wrote BAC. We “do not believe that its proposal for use of the 3.7-4.2 GHz band-i.e. authorizing point-to-multipoint services to share use of the band with fixed services (fixed satellite service and fixed service) through the Commission's Part 101 frequency coordination procedures -- qualifies as a ‘new’ technology or service," the letter said. “Point-to-multipoint services, which are deployed in numerous spectrum bands, are not new, and the Part 101 coordination procedures are frequently used when sharing of spectrum among fixed services.” But, the FCC said, the proposal is being considered as part of a broader look at mid-band spectrum. Commissioners are expected to vote on a C-band NPRM July 12 (see 1806260027). Consistent with Section 7, “we plan to take action in the near-term to promote more flexible use of the 3.7-4.2 GHz band that would serve the public interest,” the FCC said. OET Chief Julius Knapp signed the letter. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai pledged the agency will follow Section 7. The agency sought comment in February on formal rules (see 1802220045). BAC filed its plan last summer (see 1708100037).