"Licensees will have three band configuration options: The legacy configuration of 20 wideband channels and 200 narrowband channels Two paired 3 MHz channels and two segments of the remaining 4 MHz to operate 159 narrowband channels The entire 10 MHz with two paired 5 MHz channels to deploy more broadband use cases The transition to the new FCC rules will require some coordination with existing 900 MHz spectrum licensees to prevent interference."
"Under the former rules, transmissions in the band were restricted to 5 MHz licenses, limiting the capability of private 5G and LTE networks. The unanimously adopted Report and Order allows licensees to open more wideband channels for a greater range of real-time smart applications to improve network efficiency. The 900 MHz band is also relatively low in the electromagnetic spectrum, allowing for propagation over wide areas."
The FCC opened the full 10 MHz in the 900 MHz band (896-901 and 935-940 MHz) for licensed broadband services to enable replacement of narrowband wireless applications used by electric and other utilities with broadband networks. The move aims to support private LTE and 5G deployments for utilities and business enterprises, enabling smart metering, grid modernization, and improved security and resilience. Former 5 MHz license limits constrained private network capabilities. The Report and Order allows wider channels for real-time smart applications and offers three band configuration options. County-by-county, market-driven negotiations are required to coordinate transitions and avoid interference.
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