Federated Wireless’ Post

The Senate nomination hearing for Olivia Trusty to join the FCC offered some great insight into the real-world challenges and opportunities in today’s spectrum policy. You can catch the full hearing here: https://lnkd.in/eDNn9Sx4 Drawing on her experience with both the Senate Armed Services and Commerce Committees, Ms. Trusty talked about the need to better align national security and economic goals. One of the key takeaways: all spectrum stakeholders — federal, commercial, and regulatory — need to be in the same room, hearing the same information. Her comments pointed toward a more collaborative approach to spectrum policy, which is exactly what’s needed. She summed it up so well: “We have to find a way to accommodate both our national security and economic security interests. I worry that if either side of this debate fails, then our global competitors win—and that would have a devastating consequence to our economic and national security.” It’s evident that the “clear and auction” model no longer meets the spectrum challenges of today. At Federated Wireless, we’ve demonstrated that spectrum sharing not only works — it works exceptionally well. As we look to expand commercial access in critical midband spectrum like 3.1–3.45 GHz, where DoD systems are deeply embedded, sharing isn’t just a viable option, it’s the only practical path forward. We’ve spent years building technology to make shared spectrum access more secure, reliable, and scalable. Late last year, we submitted a full set of proposals to the FCC to further enhance CBRS, laying the groundwork for sharing in lower 3 GHz and beyond. If Ms. Trusty is confirmed, we’re excited to work with her and the rest of the Commission to move these efforts forward and support a spectrum strategy that strengthens both wireless innovation and national defense. Spectrum sharing is a uniquely American advantage — one that supports mission assurance and economic growth. Now’s the time to build on that momentum. #SpectrumPolicy #SharedSpectrum #CBRS #NationalSecurity #FCC #WirelessInnovation