Sullivan Urges FCC 'Expeditiously' Act on Lower 12 GHz FNPRM

Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, is urging that the FCC “act expeditiously” on its Further NPRM eyeing dynamic sharing in the 12.2-12.7 GHz band “while continuing to maintain an evidence-based approach in this proceeding.” Sharing advocates are hoping for FCC action this year (see 2312270045). The FCC “has a unique near-term opportunity to expand broadband access, improve the distribution of spectrum resources, and put our spectrum to its most efficient use, especially in rural areas of the country,” Sullivan, a member of the Senate Armed Services and Commerce committees, said in a Friday letter to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. Comm Daily obtained a copy of the letter. “In particular, if the Commission determines that fixed broadband operations can coexist in the 12.2-12.7 GHz band without harmful interference with incumbent users, the Commission should move swiftly to permit such use, particularly as the federal government deploys additional resources to close the digital divide.” Sullivan praised the FCC for “rigorous and forward-thinking work in allocating these resources, including assessing competing interference claims. I encourage the Commission to continue conducting objective analyses regarding interference claims, including in this proceeding.”