Airlines Ask FCC to Delay 5G Wireless Rollout in Emergency Bid
- Airlines for America says airwaves dispute must be resolved
- AT&T, Verizon plan new 5G service rollout to begin Jan. 5
John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.
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The top airlines trade group filed an emergency request with the Federal Communications Commission Thursday asking for a delay in the rollout of new 5G wireless service near airports that it says threatens to disrupt flights.
Airlines for America, which represents the 10 major U.S. passenger and cargo airlines, said more time is needed to resolve the dispute. It’s calling on the regulatory agency to delay use of airwaves near dozens of international airports, including Newark Liberty in New Jersey, John F. Kennedy in New York and George Bush Airport in Houston.