Connecting the unconnected requires a “pro-connectivity spectrum policy,” says Facebook, in a filing to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission about allocating spectrum above 24 GHz for mobile, satellite and fixed wireless applications.
That has three key elements, Facebook argues. “First, it should make the most of our finite spectrum by making it available to a variety of users and platforms—including mobile,” Facebook says.
“Second, it should support the balance between licensed and unlicensed spectrum,” Facebook adds.
Third, a “use it or share it” framework should be used, to encourage deployment of all authorized capacity.
Supporting the release of new spectrum, Facebook also emphasizes its support for spectrum sharing mechanisms. “Facebook supports the Commission’s proposals in this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to make the 28 GHz, 37 GHz, and 39 GHz bands available for mobile use while also promoting sharing among a variety of users and platforms,” the company says.
Facebook also says it supports the Commission’s proposal to authorize unlicensed operation in 64 GHZ to 71 GHz band under its Part 15 rules.
Altogether, Facebook supports licensing of new spectrum for mobile, satellite and fixed wireless operations, plus sharing of licensed spectrum and deployment of huge amounts of license-exempt spectrum.
“In general, pro-connectivity spectrum policy must support the right balance between licensed and unlicensed spectrum,” Facebook argues.
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