Wilson Electronics Urges 5G Changes to Consumer Booster Rules

Wilson Electronics urged FCC Wireless Bureau staff to adopt criteria that would allow use of consumer signal boosters (CSBs) in spectrum being opened for 5G. “CSBs can play a significant role in the rollout of new 5G networks” and should be permitted in the 600 MHz and 2.5 GHz bands “which will assist carriers in densifying their early 5G networks,” Wilson said, posted Tuesday in docket 10-4. Wilson said high-frequency bands “present propagation challenges that can be overcome with the use of CSBs.” It said the FCC should act to eliminate the personal-use exemption for small businesses, as it has for residences (see 1806190052). “Affordable CSBs provide the best solution for improved in-building cellular connectivity for most small businesses" in the U.S., the booster maker said.