FCC 5.9 GHz Draft a 'Good Compromise,' NCTA Says

NCTA expressed support for the FCC’s draft 5.9 GHz order (see 2010280064), in calls with aides to the commissioners, except Brendan Carr, and to Office of General Counsel staff. “Although NCTA supported designating the full 75 megahertz of the band for both indoor and outdoor operations, the band-split approach described in the draft Order represents a good compromise that is a win for American Wi-Fi and automotive consumers,” said a filing posted Thursday in docket 19-138: “Unlicensed proponents such as NCTA’s members will have access to a contiguous 160-megahertz gigabit Wi-Fi channel … to bring indoor Wi-Fi online quickly to American homes and businesses, with a path to outdoor operations in the future.” Commissioners vote Nov. 18.