THE US Federal Aviation Administration (F) has raised concerns about a plan to use spectrum for 5G wireless networks on aviation safety and is planning to issue a formal warning about the issue, according to sources and a letter seen by Reuters.
The aviation industry has voiced alarm about the plan to use C-Band spectrum for more than a year. Network carriers are expected to begin using the spectrum starting December 5 starting in 46 markets.
F deputy administrator Bradley Mims said the agency shares 'the deep concern about the potential impact to aviation safety resulting from interference to radar altimeter performance from 5G network operations in the C band.'
An F spokeswoman said it 'continues to engage with other agencies so that aviation and the newest generation of 5G cellular technology can safely coexist.'
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said it remains committed to ensuring air safety as the agency's successful track record demonstrates, while moving forward with the deployment of new technologies that support American business and consumer needs.'
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The aviation industry has voiced alarm about the plan to use C-Band spectrum for more than a year. Network carriers are expected to begin using the spectrum starting December 5 starting in 46 markets.
F deputy administrator Bradley Mims said the agency shares 'the deep concern about the potential impact to aviation safety resulting from interference to radar altimeter performance from 5G network operations in the C band.'
An F spokeswoman said it 'continues to engage with other agencies so that aviation and the newest generation of 5G cellular technology can safely coexist.'
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said it remains committed to ensuring air safety as the agency's successful track record demonstrates, while moving forward with the deployment of new technologies that support American business and consumer needs.'
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