5G for 12 GHz Coalition: It’s Not Just About Billionaire Vs. Billionaire

The debate about plans for the 12 GHz spectrum band is not just about billionaire versus billionaire, said Harold Feld, senior vice president for Public Knowledge which is part part of a new coalition know as 5G for 12 GHz. The coalition wants to see changes made to the rules for the 12 GHz band which, according to the group, will enable the band to be used for multiple purposes, including 5G. According to Chip Pickering, co-chair of the coalition as well as CEO of competitive carrier association INCOMPAS, the coalition is launching to illustrate the diversity of stakeholders seeking changes to current rules for the 12 GHz band.