DOD's 3.1 GHz Band Analysis Sent to Commerce Department

DOD submitted its study of the 3.1 GHz band to the Commerce Department, both said Thursday. The deadline was Saturday for the study that looks at one of the top mid-bands targeted by the wireless industry for reallocation for 5G (see 2308150066). “Spectrum is foundational to our economic prosperity and global technological leadership, from high-speed wireless internet access, to connected vehicles and smart manufacturing, to the next generation of space-based innovation,” said DOD Chief Information Officer John Sherman and NTIA Administrator Alan Davidson in a joint statement: “Spectrum is also vital to our most sensitive and important Federal missions, including military radar operations for homeland security, the training of our war fighters before they deploy overseas, and our ability to develop new and advanced military capabilities.” The White House is "actively coordinating interagency discussion on spectrum policy to ensure all options are considered to achieve the nation’s economic and national security needs," the statement said. Congress required the Emerging Mid-Band Radar Spectrum Sharing Feasibility Assessment, or EMBRSS study, as part of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs.