FCC gives the OK to 4G LTE use in the 800MHz band

FCC gives the OK to 4G LTE use in the 800MHz band: The Federal Communications Commission this week approved the use of both 3G and LTE on 800MHz spectrum. Before this vote, the 800MHz band could only be used with 2G technologies, but the FCC's decision means that the spectrum can now be used to deploy LTE service. Along with allowing for LTE in the 800MHz band, the FCC's decision also helps to protect public safety operations in the 800MHz spectrum from interference.
Today's news is good for Sprint, which has announced that it plans to...