The federal communications A commission regained its authority to hold spectrum auctions and could use that power to remove spectrum away from WiFi networks and authorize it to mobile airlines AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile.
Like us Previously wroteThe Senate budget bill offered by Ted Cruz (R-Texas) called at least 800 MHz to be auctioned and allowed part of it to be taken from the 6 GHz band, which is used to accelerate speeds in the new generation of WiFi networks. The room previously voted to exclude the entire 6 GHz gang from spectral auctions but ultimately adopted the Senate’s language in 218-214 vote When it approved the Final budget bill On 3 July it was signed into law by President Trump on 4 July.
The new law also allows a spectrum to be taken from the Citizens Broadband Radio -Service (CBRS)which ranges from 3.55 to 3.7 GHz. While other spectral bands could be targeted as well, advocates say it would be difficult for the FCC to perform the congressional mandate without taking a spectrum of WiFi, CBRS, or both.
The Association for Wireless Internet Service Suppliers (WISPA), which represents small ISPs, said That “the vast majority of WISPA members hire CBRs and/or 6 GHz services to deliver broadband to their rural and sub-resource communities.” Wispa said it appreciates the tax leave of the new law, but that these benefits are likely to “make up for the spectrum package attitude. More specifically, in its effort to generate revenue to pay the legislation, it may put CBRs and 6 GHz spectrum on the auction block at the FCC.”
The 1,200 MHz between 5.925 and 7.125 GHz were Assigned to WiFi In April 2020 under then FCC President Ajit Pai. The PAI-led FCC has rejected the mobile industry requests to use the band for cellular networks, saying that making the entire 6 GHz available to WiFi on a free-free basis would promote “more efficient and productive use of the spectrum” helping WiFi speeds continue with a growing home internet.
Pai is now CIA’s CEO, the main lobby group representing mobile airlines that want access to the 6 GHz band. Pai greeted the passage of the new law in a Statement.
“This critical legislation will feed the US wireless networks with the spectrum needed to meet rapidly growing consumer demand and secure the leadership of the United States in the industries and innovations of the future. “Particular thanks to President Trump, chairman of the Committee on Trade Senate, Ted Cruz, and chairman of the Brett Guthrie Energy and Trade Committee for their bold vision and commitment.”
CTIA Wants Top Half of 6 GHz Band
A CTIA spokesman told ARS recently that the “Top 6 GHz gang is the next global 5G band” and that many countries “use or plan to use at least the top of the band (6,425–7.125 GHz) for licensed commercial use.” This indicates that the CTIA Lobios for much of 6 GHz to be assigned to mobile suppliers.
CTIA has repeatedly claimed that US airlines do not have enough spectrum to meet consumer demand, although executives at major telecommunications have told investors the opposite. AT&T Chief Financial Officer said Last month that AT&T has “no pressure need” for more spectrum, but on Thursday the company issued Statement To say the bill “creates a pipeline of a mid -tape spectrum that will help comply with a growing consumer demand and keep the US technologically competitive with other countries.”
