DOT Says No Final Decision Made Yet on Future of 5.9 GHz Spectrum

The Department of Transportation said neither it nor the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reached a decision on an NPRM proposing to mandate for new vehicles dedicated short-range communications designed to curb crashes (see 1711010047). DOT and NHTSA “have not made any final decision,” they said. “In all events, DOT hopes to use the dedicated spectrum for transportation lifesaving technologies.” Wi-Fi proponents hope to share the 5.9 GHz band previously allocated for DSRC.