FCC Adviser Says More Spectrum Auction NPRMs Coming Soon
The agency is moving to put several additional frequencies into play.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2026 – The FCC plans to issue notices of proposed rulemaking soon for three spectrum bands it is targeting for auctions next year, a senior adviser to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said Wednesday.
Arpan Sura, Carr’s Senior Counsel and Chief AI Officer, said at the Sept. 16 CTIA Wireless Policy Forum that the agency is targeting auctions next year for the 7.125-7.4 GHz, 1.675-1.695 GHz and 2.7-2.8 GHz bands.
