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UScellular Warns Against Delays in C-Band Deployment

UScellular representatives discussed its C-band deployment plans and discussions with the FAA, warning against delays, in calls with FCC Wireless Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology staff. “UScellular emphasized the importance of being able to deploy this spectrum in…

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a timely manner to help cure the digital divide in rural areas,” said a filing posted Monday in docket 18-122: “UScellular recommended that the FCC reject calls for modifications to its C-band rules, as changes at this stage will certainly cause deployment delays despite making progress with the FAA, harming Americans who need 5G service the most.” The carrier bid $1.3 billion in the auction, which ended last year (see 2102180041).