China
Rep. Matsui Urges Stronger U.S. Coordination on 6G As Global Competition Grows
The California Democrat said the U.S. must align agencies and allies ahead of key global spectrum negotiations.
Spectrum
The use of radio frequency spectrum enables the delivery of high-speed wireless Internet access. Whether licensed, unlicensed or shared, radio frequency spectrum is the critical resource for wireless communication. The Communications Act of 1934 gave the FCC authority to auction spectrum, but that auction authority expired in March 2023.
NTIA
U.S. Should Plan Early for WRC, Witnesses Say
The international spectrum management conference will focus on satellite issues.
Spectrum
U.S. Should Streamline Spectrum Allocation, Congressional Report Says
The U.S.-China Commission also said the U.S. should engage more with international standards-setting bodies.
Spectrum
WIA Report: Dish Accounted for 5-7 Percent of All Tower Rental Revenue
An ally of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr wrote the agency in favor of the tower companies.
Spectrum
Roth: NTIA Wants ‘Outcome-Driven’ Non-Deployment Spending
House Democrats want a briefing 'immediately' on the issue.
Spectrum
Licensed, Unlicensed Interests Still at Odds on Key Band Ahead of WRC
They disagree on whether the U.S. should advocate for mobile use in the 7 GHz band.
Spectrum
Federal Circuit Sends Spectrum Property Rights Case Back for More Briefing
Judges felt more information was needed to rule confidently on the issue.
Spectrum
Sens. Luján, Fischer: No Higher Power for Shared Band
Some CBRS users fear interference if the FCC raises power limits.
Spectrum
NTIA Officially Taps 5 Megahertz of NOAA Spectrum for Wireless Use.
The agency is also studying the band for direct-to-device satellite service.
Infrastructure
Tower Companies Not Letting up on Push for EchoStar Deal Conditions
The Wireless Infrastructure Association made its case to the FCC’s top lawyer.
Spectrum
International Coalition Building Important Ahead of WRC: Experts
In the U.S., licensed and unlicensed interests disagree on the 7 GHz band.
Spectrum
Disagreement Persists on Satellite use of Millimeter Wave Spectrum
Satellite companies want easier access, while carriers say that could upend licenses they purchased.
Spectrum
FAA Rules could Hinder Upper C-band Use, Mobile Industry Fears
The aviation industry backed the FAA’s proposed rules.
Spectrum
Carr Advisor Wants More Study on CBRS Usage
‘How do we gauge success in a way that’s quantitative?’
Wireless
CTIA Reiterates Opposition to FCC Prison Jamming Plan
Carr said last year the FCC could interpret the Communications Act as declaring contraband prison phones 'unauthorized communications'
Defense Department
Judges Weigh Whether Spectrum Licenses Create Property Rights
Ligado says DoD systems are preventing its use of FCC licenses – and wants compensation.
