Date: July 8, 2024
FCC Enables Key Bridge and Other SAS Administrators to Implement CBRS 2.0 Enhancements; Key Bridge ESC Continues Full Commercial Operations
McLean, VA – Key Bridge Wireless LLC today announced that the Federal Communications Commission has approved its Spectrum Access System (SAS), along with four other certified SAS administrators, to use a modified aggregate interference model in the 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band.
This approval, issued on July 3, 2024 (Public Notice DA-24-643A1), under GN Docket Nos. 17-258 and 15-319, allows the use of updated interference modeling and calculation methodologies. These changes support the industry’s CBRS 2.0 rollout, delivering significant spectrum availability improvements—particularly in coastal regions—while maintaining zero interference to federal incumbent systems.
Key Bridge’s Environmental Sensing Capability (ESC) network, previously approved for full commercial operations in the expanded 3550–3650 MHz portion of the band (March 27, 2024), continues to provide real-time protection of federal incumbents.
As a neutral, FCC-certified SAS administrator and ESC operator, Key Bridge contributes to the ecosystem’s proven reliability, as evidenced by the OnGo Alliance’s reports of over 400,000 deployed access points and zero recorded interruptions to incumbents.
“This approval allows us to implement key CBRS 2.0 advancements, reinforcing our role in robust incumbent protection as the band evolves,” said Jesse Caulfield, CEO of Key Bridge Wireless. “We’re proud to support OnGo Alliance and Wireless Innovation Forum progress, enabling enterprises and operators to confidently build private networks with greater access to valuable mid-band spectrum.”
Key Bridge remains dedicated to fostering interoperability and innovation in shared spectrum.
For more information, visit www.keybridgewireless.com.
About Key Bridge Wireless LLC Key Bridge Wireless LLC is an FCC-certified SAS administrator and ESC operator providing neutral, dynamic spectrum management solutions for the 3.5 GHz CBRS band.
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