Chief executives of America's largest airlines warned of 'catastrophic disruption' to travel and shipping operations should the technology not be limited around U.S. airports.
Verizon and AT&T are delaying the launch of their 5G technology near some airports just a day before their planned rollouts, the carriers confirmed to CBS News on Tuesday. The delays come after chief executives of America's largest airlines warned of"" to travel and shipping operations should the technology not be limited around U.S. airports.
Verizon said its technology, which is intended to increase speed, reliability and power for more than 90 million Americans, will launch Wednesday as planned, but with the temporary limit around airports. the launch of their new C-Band 5G service due to warnings from airlines and aircraft manufacturers that it may disrupt altitude measurement devices used by planes.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also issued a statement, writing that"we appreciate the wireless companies working with us to protect the flying public and the country's supply chain." sent to Buttigieg and other U.S. government officials warned of"economic calamity" and said"the nation's commerce will grind to a halt" should the 5G launch be implemented near airports.
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