CTIA Makes Closing Arguments on Changes to CBRS Band as PISC Shares Concerns

CTIA Meredith Baker spoke by phone with FCC Commissioner Mike O’Rielly in support of proposed new rules for the 3.5 GHz citizens broadband radio service, urging the “investment-friendly changes,” said a filing posted Thursday in docket 17-258. “The Draft Report and Order would provide for longer license terms; a balanced, compromise approach to license geographic areas; and an expectation that licenses will be renewed -- while largely leaving unchanged the unique framework.” The Public Interest Spectrum Coalition called for smaller license in the band, meeting an aide to Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel. “The current proposal makes licensed spectrum unobtainable for small providers eager to serve rural and other underserved areas," the group said.