WISPA Seeks Quick Action on CBRS Waiver

The Wireless ISP Association told an aide to Chairman Ajit Pai the group hopes the FCC soon will waive requirements that 3650-3700 MHz licensees complete the transition to Part 96 citizens broadband radio service rules by April 17 (see 1812040002). That deadline “would not allow many WISPA members to complete the transition in time given delays in equipment certifications,” WISPA said in docket 18-353, posted Thursday: “The upcoming winter months will make hardware change-outs more challenging.” The agency sought comment on the request, made by WISPA and the Utilities Technology Council last year. CTIA and NCTA opposed blanket waiver (see 1812260035).