5G Rivals Rejoice: FCC Slaps T-Mobile with Notices Over Regulatory Breaches
FCC Takes Action Against T-Mobile for 5G Interference
The excitement surrounding 5G networks has finally reached a boiling point. Rival companies have been affected, and now the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is stepping in to take action. In a recent development, the regulator has issued two Notices of Violations to T-Mobile for not complying with its 5G rules. This decision comes after several companies, including NextWave, experienced interference from T-Mobile’s 5G signals.
The Unsavory Truth about T-Mobile’s 5G Signal Strength
Earlier this year, NextWave, a company that provides 2.5 GHz private network service in New York, lodged a complaint about T-Mobile’s 5G interference. The FCC has now taken decisive action, confirming that T-Mobile’s 5G signal strength exceeded the designated limit in some areas. The regulator’s field agents measured the signal strength at various locations in New York City and found that it exceeded 47 dBµV/m, the allowed limit.
NextWave: The Forgotten Hero of the 5G Saga
NextWave, on the other hand, was found to be operating well within the allowed limits. It’s no surprise then that the company is hopeful that the FCC will take further action to rein in T-Mobile’s excessive signal strength. With plans to expand its operations, NextWave is looking forward to providing a better experience to its customers.
A Call to Arms: T-Mobile, Fix Your Act!
T-Mobile has been given 20 days to respond to the FCC’s notice, detailing the steps it will take to rectify the situation and prevent future disruptions. One company official revealed that the FCC has been investigating the complaints for over a year, with similar issues reported in other key markets.
A Plea for a Fair Share of the 2.5GHz Spectrum
For companies like Redzone Wireless and Bloosurf, which use the same 2.5 GHz spectrum, the news is a welcome respite. Redzone’s Founder and CEO, Jim McKenna, has been trying to work with T-Mobile to resolve the issue, and the FCC’s decision brings him hope that the company will finally toe the line. T-Mobile’s signal interference has resulted in lost customers, highlighting the need for a fair share of the 2.5 GHz spectrum.
