Why did FCC approve 5G?

The expansion of 5G mobile networks has begun in the U.S., although it might take several years before it’s widespread. A number of companies are looking to capitalize on the planned expansion. The companies best positioned to take advantage of the 5G growth include Ericsson, Nokia, and Qualcomm .

To be clear, the FCC did test 5G in the C-band for potential interference with aircraft operations and found no issues of concern. This should not be surprising, as C-band spectrum has been used around the world, with no reported aviation incidents.4 Oca 2022

Today, the FAA cleared an estimated 45 percent of the U.S. commercial fleet to perform low-visibility landings at many of the airports where 5G C-band will be deployed on Jan. 19 . The agency approved two radio altimeter models that are installed in a wide variety of Boeing and Airbus planes.23 Şub 2022

The Federal Communications Commission is set to approve a new 5G cellular network despite claims from the Department of Defense that it will interfere with Global Positioning System (GPS) services.20 Nis 2020