Don't Kick V-2X Out of Lower 45 MHz of 5.9 GHz, Continental Asks FCC

Continental Automotive Systems opposes Wi-Fi in the 5.9 GHz band but said that if the FCC acts on proposed changes vehicle-to-everything technology should still be allowed to use the band's 45 MHz. Continental spoke with Chief Technology Officer Monisha Ghosh and other staff, said a filing posted Wednesday in docket 19-138. Commissioners agreed 5-0 in December to examine revised rules, reallocating 45 MHz for Wi-Fi, with 20 MHz reserved for cellular V-2X and possibly 10 MHz for dedicated short-range communications. Commissioner Mike O’Rielly expects the agency to address the band this summer (see 2006090060).