FAA has requested a delay in 5G expansions scheduled to start January 5th

Photo: Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg by Chris Welch / The Verge. Article by Richard Lawler. The Verge – January 2, 2022.

In an ongoing battle pitting the FAA and airlines against the FCC, Verizon, and AT&T over their planned launch of mid-band 5G service, the mobile carriers are declining a request by the FAA for a two-week delay.

Earlier this year, an FCC auction sold the two carriers rights to use so-called “C-band” frequencies at a price of nearly $70 billion. Verizon and AT&T are eager to roll it out […]

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UPDATE (January 4, 2022) — 5G Rollout Delayed Again:

Verizon and AT&T Cave to FAA, Will Delay 5G Rollout Again – ExtremeTech

Verizon, AT&T delay 5G rollout plans again, bowing to aviation safety concerns – The Washington Post

Verizon, AT&T agree to FAA’s request for a two-week delay on 5G expansion plans – CNET