The Beatles may have given us the best advice to bringing more mid-band spectrum to deploy 5G services in their chart-topping song, “We Can Work It Out.” With enhanced focus on deploying next-generation technologies as soon as possible, it is absolutely critical for policymakers to find ways to free-up as much spectrum as possible for commercial use – not only to benefit customers, but also the U.S. economy. Mid-band spectrum will play an important role in the nation’s rollout of 5G, and the C-band (3.7 – 4.2 GHz) represents a critical opportunity for providers to unleash next-generation technologies.
