A new lobbying coalition, including the Security Industry Association, is ramping up outreach to FCC staff and commissioners to oppose NextNav, signaling intensified advocacy from both sides.

More than 100 companies and trade associations have urged Trump administration officials to oppose NextNav’s plan to reorganize the 902-928 MHz band for a terrestrial GPS backup and potential 5G deployment.

NextNav has FCC clearance to conduct interference tests, while opponents argue the test conditions may understate real‑world interference; NextNav contends tests are performed at power levels consistent with permissions and typical 5G usage.

The broader political context includes House appropriations efforts to block NextNav work, prior skepticism from House Commerce Committee members, and expectations of further FCC comments or White House budget office input.

Opposition emphasizes potential costs and interference, warning the FCC proposal could lead to billions in RFID chip and transponder replacements and disrupt IoT and monitoring devices.

Two letters were sent: a 62-group coalition including major airlines and tolling operators to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, and a separate 80-group coalition including Walmart, Boeing, and Duke Energy to National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett.