5GAA Presses FCC to Seek Broad Comment on 5.9 GHz Band

The 5G Automotive Association said the FCC should seek comment on a “forward looking approach” in the 5.9 GHz band. Action on the band is likely soon, Commissioner Mike O’Rielly says (see 1903280043). “Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything operations in the 5.9 GHz band can make American roadway travel safer, smarter, and more efficient through the use of 5G,” 5GAA filed, posted Monday in docket 18-357. It noted Ford's recent commitment to deploy C-V2X in all new U.S. vehicle models beginning in 2022. 5GAA members BMW, Ford, Intel, Nokia, Qualcomm and Samsung attended. They met an aide to Chairman Ajit Pai and staff in the Offices of Engineering and Technology and Office of Economics and Analytics.