OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, applauds Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) press release announcing the Commission will vote on final rules allowing Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) in the 5.9 GHz spectrum dedicated to Intelligent Transportation Systems.

The decision, spearheaded by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, is designed to integrate advanced communication technologies into vehicles and infrastructure, paving the way for improved safety and mobility.

“We applaud Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s decision to bring these critical rules to a vote,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director at OmniAir Consortium. “This action reflects a forward-thinking approach that will undoubtedly enhance transportation safety as these potentially life-saving technologies are deployed across the United States.”

OmniAir Consortium, and its members stand ready to support nationwide of trusted C-V2X communications devices through its testing and certification programs.

OmniAir® offers independent, third-party testing and certification services for C-V2X On Board Units (OBU), Roadside Units (RSU), and modules. OmniAir Certified® devices demonstrate conformance with industry standards, and meet interoperability, security and performance requirements. 

OmniAir’s program is run through a network of authorized test laboratories equipped with qualified test equipment and validated test cases. OmniAir’s Certification program not only provides assurance that devices comply with industry standards but also verifies their interoperability, security, and performance capabilities.