The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is currently allowing public comment on a proposal by private company NextNav Inc. that would reconfigure the 902-928 MHz band widely used by amateur radio and Meshtastic, and replace it with a backup GPS system...
At the very least, this product is likely to disrupt range and performance of Meshtastic devices- but the implications could be far wider. It has the potential to cripple the network and interfere with other frequency usage including that of tollbooth operators and other LoRaWAN devices.
Here is a link to a write up on the Proposed Changes on 900 MHz Band:
Meshtastic
https://meshtastic.org/blog/meshtastic-opposition-to-nextnav-proposed-changes/
ARRL
https://www.arrl.org/news/view/arrl-urges-protecting-the-amateur-radio-902-928-mhz-band
A published opposition letter from Meshtastic President JM Casler:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0071/3772/files/Opposition_Letter.pdf?v=1725463027
Take action before September 20th, 2024
The fastest way to take action is to submit an Express Comment at the FCC website. Here is a direct link with docket number pre-filled.
Comments are due by September 20th, 2024, act today!