4.9 GHz Comments Now Due Jan. 13, Replies Feb. 12

The FCC Wireless and Public Safety bureaus delayed comment deadlines on the 4.9 GHz Further NPRM approved by commissioners 3-2 in September. Comments are now due Jan. 13, replies Feb. 12, in docket 07-100. Revised rules for the band permit one statewide licensee per state “to lease some or all of its spectrum rights to third parties, including commercial, critical infrastructure, and other users, thus making up to 50 megahertz of mid-band spectrum available for more intensive use.” The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and Land Mobile Communications Council sought delays of the original deadlines -- Dec. 29 and Jan. 29. The bureau provided more time but not as much as the groups wanted.