Industrial IoT Coalition Members Have Serious Spectrum Needs, FCC Told

Industrial Internet of Things Coalition members “described the difficulties critical industries experience in acquiring much-needed spectrum, in particular broadband spectrum, both in the auction process and in the aftermarket,” in a meeting with FCC Wireless Bureau staff, said a filing posted Monday in docket 19-38: “Their spectrum needs are defined by industrial operational requirements that do not necessarily conform to FCC population or geographic criteria designed to ensure optimal wireless coverage for consumer use.” Southern Linc, the Enterprise Wireless Alliance, Edison Electric Institute, Anterix and Utilities Technology Council participated.