UNITED STATES: FCC Allows Earlier Equipment Marketing and Importation Opportunities
On April 12th, The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) had approved, for a period of three years, the new information collection associated with the Commission’s Allowing Earlier Equipment Marketing and Importation Opportunities, Report, and Order. This document is consistent with the Report and Order, which stated that […]
UNITED STATES: FCC Begins Process to Authorize 6GHz Band AFC System Operators
The FCC has announced that the call is open for those interested in becoming AFC system operators in the USA. The parties interested in becoming an AFC system operator as part of the initial evaluation process submit their proposals no later than November 30, 2021. The public will then have an opportunity to review and […]
UNITED STATES: FCC Allows Earlier Equipment Marketing and Importation Opportunities
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopts targeted enhancements that will modernize the Commission’s marketing and importation rules to allow radiofrequency (RF), equipment manufacturers, to better gauge consumer interest and prepare for new product launches. These steps will further the communications sector’s ability to drive innovation that will advance America’s global competitiveness and promote economic growth. […]
UNITED STATES: Public Consultation for WMAS in TV Bands, Guard Bands and other 900 MHz Bands
The FCC has open comments for an NPRM (notice proposed rulemaking) to the allocation for WMAS (Wireless Multi-Channel Audio System) and Wireless Microphones to be used in the TV bands, Guard Band, several 900 MHz bands, 1.5 GHz, 6 GHz, and 7 GHz. The purpose is to make efficient use of the spectrum by revising […]
UNITED STATES: Proposal of Rule-making to Amend Part 15 and 74 for The Use of Wireless Microphones
On April 22 nd, the FCC released public comments on the proposal for rulemaking to optimize the technical requirements for wireless microphones in terms of bandwidth, spectral efficiency, output power, emission mask among others. The comments are open until May 22 nd and 60 replies will be given 60 days later.
USA: FCC Expands Access & Investment in the 4.9 GHz Band
The FCC today adopted rules permitting the expanded use of 50 MHz of mid-band spectrum in the 4.9 GHz (4940-4990 MHz) band that is currently underused. Under the new rules, states are allowed to lease this spectrum to third parties (including commercial and public safety users) to boost wireless broadband, improve critical infrastructure monitoring, and […]
UNITED STATES: Modernizing and Expanding Access to 70/80/90 GHz Bands
The FCC is looking for comments to explore uses for the 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz, 92-94 GHz, and 94.1-95 GHz bands in order to backhaul the 5G technology and deployment for broadband services in aircraft and ships. Comments will be open until August 5th, 2020
UNITED STATES: FCC Publishes Unlicensed Use of 6GHz Band Rule
On May 26, 2020, FCC published a final rule designed to optimize unlicensed access by authorizing two types of unlicensed operations in the 6 GHz band while also protecting incumbent services so that they continue to thrive in the band. The Commission is authorizing unlicensed standard-power access points that will operate under the control of […]
UNITED STATES: Draft – Correction on The Human Exposure to Radio-frequency Electromagnetic Fields
The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) is correcting a date that appeared in the Federal Register on April 6, 2020. In this document, the Commission seeks comment on expanding the range of frequencies for which its radiofrequency (RF) exposure limits apply; on applying localized exposure limits above 6 GHz in parallel to the localized exposure limits already established […]
UNITED STATES: Expanding Flexible Use of the 3.7 to 4.2 GHz Band
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopts rules to reform the use of the 3.7-4.2 GHz band, also known as the C-Band. By repacking existing satellite operations into the upper 200 megahertz of the band (and reserving a 20 megahertz guard band), the Commission makes 280 megahertz of spectrum available for flexible use […]