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Biden administration says in talks to prevent flight disruptions over 5G rollout

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An aircraft commercially flying approaches San Diego International Airport to land. The FAA, U.S. telecommunication companies and airlines continue to talk about the potential effects of 5G wireless service on electronic systems in aircraft electronics.

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The White House stated that it was working with federal agencies and wireless providers to find a resolution to the dispute surrounding 5G rollout. This service is scheduled to start Wednesday.

“The administration is actively engaged with the FAA, FCC, wireless carriers, airlines, and aviation equipment manufacturers to reach a solution that maximizes 5G deployment while protecting air safety and minimizing disruptions to passenger travel, cargo operations, and our economic recovery,” said a White House official.

Since weeks aviation executives have warned about possible disruptions to flights due to this new service. People familiar with airline plans indicated that some cancellations might be made by Tuesday. Recently, chief executives of passenger and cargo airlines wrote to Biden officials on Monday urging them not to roll out the service within two miles of runways.

Federal Aviation Administration warned about the possibility that fifth-generation C-band services could cause interference with some airline equipment, such as radio altimeters which are used to make low-visibility landings. This spectrum is called the “spectrum”. AT&T VerizonWould use, is located next to the frequency band used by aircraft.

However, it was unclear if any potential agreements would stop flight cancellations.

The rollout was supposed to begin on Jan. 5, but AT&T and Verizon agreed to delay it until Jan. 19.

AT&T declined to comment. Verizon did not immediately respond to our request for comment.

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