FCC freezes Channel 51 broadcast applications in victory for wireless

The Federal Communications Commission has ordered a freeze on broadcast applications in Ch. 51, the top channel in the band. This decision came after CTIA - the Wireless Association and the Rural Cellular Association petitioned the FCC in March to clear broadcasters from Ch. 51 because they said TV signals interfered with adjacent-channel wireless transmissions.

The freeze is said to be "temporary" while the commission considers the wireless lobbies' petition. It doesn't affect existing full- and low-power stations operating on previously authorized facilities.

"The application freeze and accompanying amendment window recognize the efforts by the wireless industry to continue deploying innovative mobile broadband services in the 700 MHz band, while permitting flexibility for TV stations to continue operating on alternate channels," Brian Josef, assistant vice president of regulatory affairs for CTIA, said in a statement. "We look forward to working with the commission to address the remaining issues in the petition."

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