Open Networks Critical to 5G, Dell CEO Tells FCC's Simington

Dell CEO Michael Dell spoke with FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington about the importance of the 12 GHz band, and open radio access networks in general, for 5G. “Open, interoperable systems would create more opportunities for innovation and allow new entrants into the market than earlier-generation systems,” said a filing posted Friday in RM-11768. Dell “also emphasized the critical need for dependable and resilient communications networks to bridge the digital divide.” FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has circulated a neutral NPRM on the 12 GHz band (see 2012290032).