5G in 12 GHz Band Means Big NGSO Interference Issues, SpaceX Says

Multichannel video and data distribution service proponents' own analyses show 5G in 12 GHz can't be done without interfering with existing non-geostationary orbit licensees there, said an FCC International Bureau posting Friday. It recounted meetings between SpaceX representatives and Commissioner Brendan Carr, aides to Commissioners Geoffrey Starks and Mike O'Rielly, and Wireless and International Bureau staffers. SpaceX challenged MVDDS arguments against lower orbits for its proposed Starlink constellation, saying previous modifications to altitudes were made with no such objection and the band today has no 5G operations.