In defending its plan to make more midband spectrum available for 5G, the C-Band Alliance is pointing to some deals that have benefited the wireless industry—as well as Comcast and Charter Communications—as part of FCC-approved secondary market transactions.  

In a Jan. 2 ex parte filing (PDF), the C-Band Alliance notes the criticisms by Comcast, Charter and others alleging or suggesting the CBA’s plan is improper or a departure from commission precedent.

The CBA has offered to make 200 megahertz, including a 20 MHz guard band, available for 5G through secondary market transactions largely organized by the satellite companies that are members of CBA. They have insisted, however, that the FCC has the final say and oversight.