C-V2X Waiver Request Likely to Face Some Objections

Initial comments were positive, but others are expected to oppose a 5G Automotive Association request to deploy cellular vehicle-to-everything technology (C-V2X) in the 5.9 GHz band's upper 20 MHz. Comments are due Feb. 8, though many filed early (see 1901280031) or before the FCC delayed deadlines (see 1901290043). The Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, NCTA, Wireless ISP Association and auto companies supporting dedicated short-range communications are among those likely to raise objections, industry officials said. One objection is the waiver would undermine the requests for a Future NPRM in the broader 5.9 GHz proceeding. T-Mobile supported the waiver in a filing posted Wednesday in docket 18-357. It would "remove a regulatory barrier to near-term deployment of C-V2X, unleash new investment and innovation in this technology, and ensure America’s continued global leadership in the development and evolution of C-V2X,” T-Mobile said. The groups didn't comment.