Comments of NTIA on Use of the 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz, 92-94 GHz, and the 94.1-95 GHz (70/80/90 GHz) Bands for Rural Broadband Access

NTIA, in support of the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
(NASA), the Department of Commerce (DOC), and the Department of Air Force (DAF), provides the attached comments in response to the Public Notice in the above-captioned rulemaking docket to supplement the Commission’s record on use of the 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz, 92-94 GHz, and the 94.1-95 GHz (70/80/90 GHz) bands for rural broadband access.  The Public Notice in particular sought comment on the use of High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) in these bands.