Can “Frozen” Areas Thaw? Exploring the Use of Waivers
EWA is witnessing an increase in the number of members and customers requesting EWA to explore the use of waivers as a necessary means to access spectrum needed for a particular project. Waivers should not be the “norm” for requests for spectrum for a variety of reasons, principally the amount of time it may take the FCC to rule on the waiver request, but in some instances, seeking rule relief through a waiver request may be the only way to pursue a spectrum solution.
