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C-Band Spectrum
21
Jan

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

January 21, 2022
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...
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19
Aug

Airlines warn of ‘major disruptions’ from 5G in C-band

August 19, 2021
Source: https://www.lightreading.com/5g/airlines-warn-of-major-disruptions-from-5g-in-c-band/d/d-id/771518 News Analysis MIKE DANO, Editorial Director, 5G & Mobile Strategies 8/17/2021 Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile collectively spent almost $100 billion on C-band spectrum licenses for 5G earlier this year. Now, just a few months before that spectrum is scheduled to be put to use commercially, a large group of major aerospace and airline companies is...
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21
Jan

As 5G auction continues, Pentagon turns to safety planning

January 21, 2021
Source: https://www.defensenews.com/air/2021/01/21/as-5g-auction-continues-pentagon-turns-to-safety-risk-mitigation-plans/ WASHINGTON — The Defense Department will focus on preventing interference to aviation instruments rather than trying to stop the Federal Communications Commission from auctioning C-band spectrum used for 5G communication, officials tell Defense News. The Pentagon’s decision comes despite industry’s concerns about the functionality of a key aviation technology, which led to a Dec. 1...
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18
Sep

Intelsat Finalizes Satellite and Launch Vehicle Contracts for U.S. C-band Spectrum Transition

September 18, 2020
By INTELSAT CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS September 17, 2020 McLean, VA – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, today announced it has finalized all of its required contracts with satellite manufacturers and launch-vehicle providers to move forward and meet the accelerated C-band spectrum clearing timelines established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) earlier this...
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02
Jun

FCC: C-Band Spectrum Will Be Available for 5G Services on Accelerated Basis

June 2, 2020
Full Title: C-Band Spectrum Will Be Made Available For 5G Services On An Accelerated Basis Document Type(s): News Release Bureau(s): Media Relations, Wireless Telecommunications Description:Chairman Pai Welcomes Satellite Operators’ Decision to Choose Faster Clearing of Critical Mid-Band Spectrum https://www.fcc.gov/document/c-band-spectrum-will-be-available-5g-services-accelerated-basis
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