Spectrum Networks Group Still Moving Forward on Proposed IoT Network

Representatives of Spectrum Networks Group (SNG) met with FCC Wireless Bureau Chief Roger Sherman and others at the agency to discuss the FCC’s April rejection of its waiver request to use 900 MHz spectrum for an IoT network. SNG had wanted to use 900 MHz business/industrial/land transportation channels for a third-party service providing machine-to-machine communications (see 1504130062). “We described numerous instances where the Bureau has granted license applications” for similar use in the 900 MHz channels, SNG said. “We provided an update on M2M’s business plan. We also discussed potential alternative means for SNG and M2M to obtain licensed narrowband spectrum in support of its business and its network, either through new applications or rulemaking.” The filing was posted Tuesday in docket 14-100.