FCC’s 42 GHz plan puts it on potential collision course with big telco

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s proposal to offer shared access to the 42 GHz band could open the door to a raft of new service providers and business models.
But it could also ruffle a few feathers. Big, fancy feathers with money to spare for lobbying, advertising campaigns and even high-priced lawyers.
Late last week the FCC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) inviting comment on various approaches to making 500 MHz of 42-GHz spectrum available on a non-exclusi