Recently we found out that Boeing and Airbus collectively wrote a letter to the US transportation secretary to delay the rollout of C-band 5G technology which set to be introduced by the telecom giant Verizon and AT&T companies. The reason behind this request is the ongoing issues with C-band 5G over the interference with aircraft altimeters.
The C-band 5G spectrum operates relatively close to aircraft
altimeters range which definitely impacts their accuracy in getting the right
readings especially when the aircraft is on low altitudes. However, the telecom
giants agreed to follow FAA guidelines to limit the power output while spectrum
deployment mainly in the vicinity of airports and helipads.
The red signals are still on with the aircraft manufacturers
claiming that 5G interference could adversely affect the ability of aircraft to
fly safely. and this will create a negative impact on the whole aviation
industry.
Little more than I know according to the latest update, both
Verizon and AT&T CEOs have rejected the US request to delay 5G deployment
and Only time will tell whether the danger is real, or whether those concerns
are overblown.
