WISPA CEO Claude Aiken told a House subcommittee that WISPA members are closing the digital divide and could accomplish even more with greater access to spectrum.

Washington, DC – The Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA) applauds the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for taking steps toward expanding the use of mid-band spectrum, also known as the C-Band (3.7-4.2 GHz).

• CBRS Update
• What to expect for deployment of CBRS
• What is a SAS and expectations of SAS roles and operation and working with SASs
• Transition from FCC Part 90 to Part 96 operation
• What is a CBSD and the differences in categories and expected deployment
• Current expectations of the roll-out of CBRS for GAA and PAL
• What is CPI (Certified Professional Installer) and what is required for CBSD installation and registration
• Co-existence in CBRS
• What it takes to operate in the CBRS Band
• Discussion of costs and equipment
• Regulatory brief and recap
• Gaining a grant in GAA
• PALs and what to expect