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The FCC recently auctioned spectrum in the 24GHz band under controversial circumstances, as experts from other federal agencies warned that cellular transmissions in that band may significantly reduce the accuracy of weather forecasts.
When asked about the controversy at yesterday's Senate Commerce Committee hearing, Pai said that data provided by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is faulty. He also criticized the agencies for raising concerns "at the 11th hour."
Calling NOAA's study "fundamentally flawed," Pai said, "For example, it ignores the fact that 5G will involve beamforming, essentially adaptive antenna arrays that will more precisely send 5G signals—sort of a rifle shot, if you will, instead of a shotgun blast of 5G spectrum."
See also: 5G likely to mess with weather forecasts, but FCC auctions spectrum anyway
(Score: 2) by bob_super on Tuesday June 18 2019, @04:19PM (1 child)
> The better big picture guys vet their BS with people who know what's really happening before they go out and make statements...
Of course they do.
Ajit enjoys smooth Verizon 4G on his phone, so he can check his account on the way to the press room.
(Score: 1, Redundant) by DannyB on Tuesday June 18 2019, @04:37PM
> Ajit enjoys smooth Verizon 4G on his phone, so he can check his account on the way to the press room.
Ajit enjoys smooth Verizon 4G bribes on his phone, so he can check his account on the way to the press room.
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