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US flights still face risks from new 5G service, FAA issues new warnings

Late Thursday, the FAA launched a dedicated webpage on 5G and aviation safety raising questions about potential impact on sensitive airplane electronics like altimeters.

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On Monday, the carriers said they would delay use of C-Band spectrum for wireless service until Jan. 19 -- an agreement aimed at heading off an aviation safety crisis and flight disruptions.

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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday issued fresh warnings that new 5G wireless service could still disrupt flights, saying there were "big differences" between US aviation protections and those used in France.
 
Late Thursday, the FAA launched a dedicated webpage on 5G and aviation safety raising questions about potential impact on sensitive airplane electronics like altimeters.
 
This week, AT&T and Verizon agreed to adopt similar precautions to those in France. On Monday, the carriers said they would delay use of C-Band spectrum for wireless service until Jan. 19 -- an agreement aimed at heading off an aviation safety

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