FCC Seeks Comment for Pending Report on Commercial Use of 3.7-4.2 GHz

in this band?” the public notice asked. “How might sharing be accomplished, with licensed and/or unlicensed operations, without causing harmful interference to Federal and non-Federal users already operating in this band, and in which parts of the band would such sharing be feasible? What other considerations should the Commission take into account in preparing the 3.7- 4.2 GHz Report?” The band is a top FCC priority and an NPRM is expected this summer (see 1803020042). The report was required by the recently enacted Mobile Now Act. Comments are due May 31, replies June 15. "I have repeatedly called for freeing up this band for commercial purposes and I am pleased to see this important step forward in our process, as it will complement and not delay the Commission’s ongoing work on the matter," said Commissioner Mike O'Rielly. The PN is by the Office of Engineering and Technology and the International and Wireless bureaus. Meantime, April's PN on a freeze on new or modifications of fixed satellite service licenses in the band (see 1804200003) needs clarification to clear up any misconceptions that might dissuade registration of earth stations, the American Cable Association said in a docket 18-183 filing posted Tuesday. It said the current wording makes it sound as if registration without an accompanying coordination report provides no benefit to new registrants, and needs to make clear those registrants won't get interference protection from fixed service transmissions by existing licensees. ACA said that and other changes would let it then start "meaningful grass roots efforts" to educate members on registering within the 90-day window ending July 18.