US airlines launch latest attempt to temporarily ground Verizon and AT&T's C-band 5G plans

AT&T and Verizon have been waiting for nearly two years to finally get their hands on some old satellite TV spectrum that has sat unused for years. Following an auction process at the tail end of 2020, the networks seemed set to launch the "C-band" just in time for the holidays, until the airlines and the FAA politely requested this 5G expansion get pushed into 2022. After relenting on yet another delay two weeks ago, both companies intend for their improved networks to go live on Wednesday, January 19th. Unfortunately, those plans may also be in jeopardy.

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Will Sattelberg

AT&T and Verizon have been waiting for nearly two years to finally get their hands on some old satellite TV spectrum that has sat unused for years. Following an auction process at the tail end of 2020, the networks seemed set to launch the "C-band" just in time for the holidays, until the airlines and the FAA politely requested this 5G expansion get pushed into 2022. After relenting on yet another delay two weeks ago, both companies intend for their improved networks to go live on Wednesday, January 19th. Unfortunately, those plans may also be in jeopardy.

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