Gogo Comments on Potential 5G Impact on Radio Frequency Interference
Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) addressed reports of federal discussions regarding potential 5G interference with aircraft radio altimeters. The FAA and FCC are concerned about the C-Band spectrum's impact on altimeters that operate in the 4.0 GHz - 4.2 GHz range. Gogo clarified that it does not use these frequencies and plans to operate its 5G network in the 800 MHz band and unlicensed spectrum (2.423 GHz – 2.475 GHz), ensuring no interference. Gogo remains the largest provider of broadband services in business aviation, with over 6,000 aircraft connected.
- Gogo has confirmed it does not use frequencies that could interfere with aeronautical services.
- The company plans to operate its 5G network on spectrum bands that are well-spaced from the radio altimeter range.
- Gogo is the largest provider of broadband connectivity services in the business aviation sector.
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) today commented on recent reports of federal regulatory bodies discussing the potential of certain radio frequencies planned to be used for 5G networks interfering with aeronautical services.
Those discussions between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) center on potential interference with aircraft radio altimeters that operate in the 4.0 GHz - 4.2 GHz range caused by the terrestrial carriers' 5G use of C-Band spectrum in the 3.7 – 3.98 GHz range.
"Gogo has never used the frequencies under discussion, nor do we plan to use those frequencies for our 5G network," said Sergio Aguirre, president of Gogo Business Aviation. "The spectrum bands used by Gogo, currently and following the launch of our 5G network, have been in use for decades and have never been shown to interfere with aeronautical services."
For its 5G network Gogo plans to use 4 MHz of spectrum it owns in the 800 MHz band and additional unlicensed spectrum in the 2.423 GHz – 2.475 GHz range, which has sufficient spacing from the radio altimeter operating range to preclude any interference by the Gogo 5G system.
About Gogo
Gogo is the world's largest provider of broadband connectivity services for the business aviation market. We offer a customizable suite of smart cabin systems for highly integrated connectivity, inflight entertainment and voice solutions. Gogo's products and services are installed on thousands of business aircraft of all sizes and mission types from turboprops to the largest global jets, and are utilized by the largest fractional ownership operators, charter operators, corporate flight departments and individuals.
Currently, there are more than 2,000 business aircraft flying with Gogo's AVANCE L5 or L3 system installed. As of June 30, 2021, Gogo reported 6,036 aircraft flying with its ATG systems onboard, and 4,587 aircraft with satellite connectivity installed. Connect with us at business.gogoair.com.
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