Declaration Supporting Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel in the U. S. Court of Appeals
The Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA) today submitted a Declaration in the U. S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia supporting Sprint Nextel’s earlier appeal with the court which seeks to overturn the FCC’s Third Memorandum Opinion and Order in the 800 MHz rebanding proceeding. In its Order, the FCC established June 28, 2008, as the date by which Sprint Nextel must vacate all spectrum it occupies below 862 MHz.
In its filing with the court, EWA noted that directing Sprint Nextel to vacate its 800 MHz spectrum holdings below 862 MHz founded on an inflexible deadline, rather than as a part of a coordinated migration of systems within the band, will serve to unnecessarily disrupt Sprint Nextel’s IDEN network by significantly reducing its available capacity. This in turn will potentially harm the operations of many public safety, business enterprise and commercial wireless users who rely on Sprint Nextel’s communications services for critical, as well as day-to-day activities. EWA noted as well in its filing that the FCC’s Order also creates an unnecessary Sprint Nextel requirement to expand its 900 MHz spectrum holdings thereby increasing the amount of 900 MHz spectrum that will remain unavailable to EWA members for purposes that serve the American public.
EWA is a leading industry advocacy association representing the regulatory and spectrum interests of business enterprises, technology vendors and wireless sales and service organizations. EWA serves as an FCC-certified frequency advisory committee and conducts license preparation, spectrum management, frequency certification and associated consulting services. Membership in the association is open to all users of wireless communications systems, manufacturers, system operators and communication service providers. EWA produces an e-newsletter – Insider, convenes regulatory teleconference updates, a magazine – Enterprise Wireless™, and an annual trade show with a technology showcase for new wireless products and business operations sessions. Additional information about EWA membership and services is available at www.enterprisewireless.org, or contact Karin Norton, V.P., Membership Development and Programs, at 703.528.5115, Ext. 127.
