AT&T responded negatively to C-Band Alliance’s auction plan for spectrum in the 3.7-4.2 GHz band, contending the proposed format is untested, excessively complex, and serves only to maximize profits for CBA’s four satellite operators.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is concerned about protecting its investment in the C-Band and wants assurances from the FCC that it will be reimbursed for transition costs.
The C-Band Alliance said a proposal by the CCA, Charter and ACA Connects would delay getting precious midband C-band spectrum into the hands of carriers that can use it for 5G.
A California lawmaker is taking a stab at solving the C-band conundrum with the introduction of draft legislation that seeks a compromise among diverse stakeholders.
The C-Band Alliance said it is reviewing AT&T's detailed technical analysis of its plan to make C-band spectrum available for terrestrial 5G operations.
The C-Band Alliance has filed a band plan with the FCC that describes how cleared C-band spectrum could be divided into blocks upon which wireless carriers could bid, paving the way for 5G midband spectrum.
