The 5G Automotive Association applauds FCC adoption of C-V2X rules in the 5.9 GHz band
WASHINGTON, D.C., 21 November 2024 – The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) welcomes the U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s adoption of 5.9 GHz band rules allowing cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) equipment to support roadway safety communications technologies.
The dedicated spectrum will support C-V2X direct communications between vehicles and roadway infrastructure, cyclists, pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. It brings to closure a process initiated by 5GAA’s first petition for a waiver to the FCC in November 2018, requesting that C-V2X direct communications be allowed to operate at 5.9 GHz.
“Today’s FCC decision will enhance roadway, cyclist and pedestrian safety by enabling highly reliable and low-latency C-V2X communications,” said John Kwant, Executive Director, Americas, for 5GAA. “Now, for the first time in the United States, C-V2X can operate freely in the 5.9 GHz dedicated transportation safety spectrum in tandem with network connectivity to provide unparalleled safety alerts for greatly enhanced vehicle efficiency and awareness of roadway threats near or far, seen and unseen.”
The C-V2X ecosystem gains a new momentum with the FCC decision providing regulatory certainty to willing deployers and fueling the upcoming US DOT National V2X Deployment Plan, which 5GAA expects to set a clear vision and milestones to achieve the vision zero goal.
As the leading C-V2X industry proponent, 5GAA looks forward to working with its members and the greater automotive ecosystem to deploy this technology across the U.S.
About 5GAA
The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is a global, cross-industry organization of over 120 members, including leading global automakers, Tier-1 suppliers, mobile operators, semiconductor companies, and test equipment vendors. 5GAA members work together to develop end-to-end solutions for future mobility and transport services. 5GAA is committed to helping define and develop the next generation of connected mobility, automated vehicles, and intelligent transport solutions based on C-V2X. For more information, visit our website.
For more information, please contact:
- John Kwant: john.kwant@5gaa.org
- 5GAA Communications Team: marcom@5gaa.org
