The US regulator is launching a technical inquiry into non-federal spectrum usage. Read more...

The US regulator has opened a consultation on the revisions to its rules on spectrum sharing among broadband satellite constellations. Read more...

The FCC has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the shared use of the 42–42.5 GHz band. The regulator is seeking comments on how shared access schemes could be implemented in the band. Sharing mechanisms considered include nationwide non-exclusive licensing, site-based licensing, technology-based licensing. Stakeholders are also asked to… Read more...

The FCC has launched a consultation on the proposed rule for a new framework for satellite and terrestrial networks cooperation. The rule would enable terrestrial and satellite operators to collaborate to supplement terrestrial coverage from space. The comments are due on May 12, while reply comments can be submitted until… Read more...

The FCC is seeking comments on the implementation of the Low Power Protection Act, which provides LPTV stations with a limited one-year period to apply for primary spectrum use status. The act includes the eligibility criteria for low power TV stations seeking a Class A licence. The deadline for comments… Read more...

The Federal Aviation Administration has opened comments on a proposed new directive for helicopters' radio altimeters. The directive is proposing limitations prohibiting certain operations requiring radio altimeter data when in the presence of 5G C-Band interference in areas as identified by Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). The FAA says new… Read more...

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has opened a consultation on the development and implementation of the US national spectrum strategy. The consultation document seeks comments from various industry stakeholders, academia and the civil society. The consultation focuses on three categories: developing a spectrum pipeline, long-term spectrum planning and… Read more...

The FCC has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, proposing a new regulatory framework for satellite communications offering supplementary coverage from space to terrestrial partners. The proposed new framework would allow satellite operators to modify their authorisation to operate in flexible-use spectrum in collaboration with terrestrial licencees. The Single Network… Read more...

The FCC has published a proposed rule on the use of the lower 5 GHz band for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The regulator is seeking comments on policies that allow drone operators to use the band. Additionally, the FCC is asking for submissions on whether the current rules are adequate… Read more...

The FCC's Commissioners have agreed new rules for the 4.9 GHz band. The US regulator has set up a coordinated nationwide approach to managing the band. A new leasing model has been established to "solidify" the band's status as public safety spectrum, while allowing a secondary use. The new framework… Read more...