FCC frees up 650 MHz of spectrum for wireless backhaul

The FCC has been tasked with finding 300 megahertz of spectrum within five years for mobile use. On Tuesday, the agency made a little progress toward that goal with a Report and Order permitting fixed microwave operation in several spectrum bands previously reserved only for specialized microwave services.

The FCC voted unanimously to free up more spectrum - up to 650 Mhz - for mobile wireless backhaul and make it easier and more cost effective for wireless companies to use point-to-point microwave links to deliver their service, particularly in rural areas.

The commission also updated its rules to permit microwave licensees to use adaptive modulation, which will allow them to take advantage of the latest technology to maintain the reliability of critical links.

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