The 5G debacle in the C-band isn’t over yet

Source: Light Reading

https://www.lightreading.com/5g/the-5g-debacle-in-the-c-band-isnt-over-yet/a/d-id/774729?

By MIKE DANO, Editorial Director, 5G & Mobile Strategies, 1/20/2022

It’s been a remarkable week in 5G. Dozens of international flights were canceled or modified due to airline industry concerns that 5G operations in C-band spectrum could interfere with aircraft radio altimeters.

However, thanks to last-minute concessions forced onto Verizon and AT&T, fears that 5G would literally crash airplanes have now been averted. As a result, airlines ranging from Emirates to Japan Airlines have resumed flights into the US.

“I don’t think you’re going to see any material disruption going forward” due to 5G, American Airlines CEO Doug Parker said Thursday during his company’s quarterly conference call, according to a CNBC reporter.

But that doesn’t mean the issue has been resolved. A complete fix could take years, and it could cost millions – or even billions – of dollars.

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