The FCC should avoid overly broad regulations “that ignore band-specific conditions” when...
The FCC should avoid overly broad regulations “that ignore band-specific conditions” when devising spectrum-sharing rules, TIA said at a meeting with an aide to Commissioner Michael Copps. The commission should also protect primary licensees from interference and allow flexibility for…
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“the implementation of new spectrum sharing technologies into regulatory” policies, the association said. Voluntary incentive auctions could free up spectrum for important wireless services while providing incumbents new capital, and Congress should authorize the auctions as soon as possible, said TIA. Proceeds of spectrum auctions should be used to pay for the public safety interoperability broadband network and infrastructure, it said. FCC proceedings on the wireless communications services, mobile satellite services, D-block, advanced wireless services and broadcast bands are a good start toward meeting future spectrum demands, it said. TIA said it supports the FCC’s and NTIA’s spectrum inventory plans and the Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee’s “bifurcated approach to spectrum transparency."