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One of the most powerful aspects of the unlicensed spectrum is its ability to democratize communication. It allows small-scale operators, hobbyists, and underserved communities to build and maintain their own networks without the need for expensive licenses or subscriptions. NextNav’s proposal risks creating a barrier to entry, effectively widening the digital divide and excluding those who can’t afford to compete with larger entities for spectrum access. One of the most powerful aspects of the unlicensed spectrum is its ability to democratize communication. It allows small-scale operators, hobbyists, and underserved communities to build and maintain their own networks without the need for expensive licenses or subscriptions. NextNav’s proposal risks creating a barrier to entry, effectively widening the digital divide and excluding those who can’t afford to compete with larger entities for spectrum access.
## Meshtastic's Formal Opposition to NextNav’s 900 MHz Proposal
As part of our commitment to protecting the interests of our community and the broader public that relies on the 900 MHz band, Meshtastic has officially filed an opposition to NextNav’s proposed changes with the FCC. This filing outlines our concerns about the potential interference and the negative impact this reallocation could have on open-source projects, innovation, and public safety.
We believe it's vital that the FCC hears from all stakeholders who will be affected by these changes. By formally opposing the proposal, we aim to ensure that the voices of small-scale operators, hobbyists, and underserved communities are heard.
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This document details our stance and the reasons we believe the proposed changes are detrimental to the community. We encourage our readers to review the letter and consider how this issue might affect their own use of the 900 MHz band.
## Key Takeaways ## Key Takeaways
- **Unlicensed Spectrum is Vital:** The 900 MHz band is crucial for a wide range of applications, particularly for community-driven projects like Meshtastic that rely on this spectrum to operate effectively. - **Unlicensed Spectrum is Vital:** The 900 MHz band is crucial for a wide range of applications, particularly for community-driven projects like Meshtastic that rely on this spectrum to operate effectively.

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