•Proposed
Rule; Modernizing
and Expanding Access to the 70/80/90 GHz Bands
•Abstract: In this document, the
Commission seeks comment to explore innovative new uses of the 71-76 GHz, 81-86
GHz, 92-94 GHz, and 94.1-95 GHz bands (collectively, the ``70/80/90 GHz
bands''). In particular, the Commission seeks comment on potential rule changes
for non-Federal users to facilitate the provision of wireless backhaul for 5G,
as well as the deployment of broadband services to aircraft and ships, while
protecting incumbent operations in the 70/80/90 GHz bands. The Commission seeks
to promote expanded use of this
co-primary millimeter-wave spectrum for a myriad of innovative services by
commercial industry, and in particular, the Commission seeks to take
advantage of the highly directional signal characteristics of these bands,
which may permit the co-existence of multiple types of deployments. The
Commission also denies two requests for partial waiver of the antenna standards
for the 71-76 and 81-86 GHz bands. Because this is co-primary spectrum for
Federal and non-Federal users, the Commission will coordinate any proposed rule
changes with the affected agencies and the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration (NTIA). This is consistent with established
practice, in that, when evaluating any band that includes a shared allocation
for Federal use, the FCC will work with NTIA to evaluate potential impacts
associated with any new or expanded non-Federal use of shared allocations.
•DATES:
•Comments are due on or before August 5, 2020. Reply comments on or
before September 4, 2020.