AT&T said on Jan. 18 that it would delay its rollout of 5G service near some U.S. airports after airlines warned the rollout would cause flight cancellations. Both AT&T and Verizon still plan on deploying their 5G networks on Jan. 18, aside from a “limited number” of 5G towers within two miles of some runways. AT&T and Verizon did not say how many airports were affected and how long the delays in service would last, but said that they would work with federal regulators to settle the dispute. The decision to delay comes as the Biden administration tries to broker a settlement between the telecom companies and the airlines over a rollout of 5G service. The airlines want the new service to be banned from two miles of airport runways, as it may interfere with flight electronics. The new high-speed 5G C-Band service sits next to frequencies used by key instruments on …
US Telecom Companies Delay 5G Rollout Near Some Airports After Airlines Warn of Safety Concerns
January 18, 2022
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