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...

The FCC has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on their proposal to make 5030-5091 MHz available for unmanned aircraft operators (UAS). Additionally, the regulator seeks comments on whether the current spectrum bands are sufficient to ensure co-existence between mobile and drone communications, or whether regulations need to be changed… Read more...

The FCC seeks comments on the proposal to amend rules to enable non-geostationary fixed-satellite services operations in the 17.3-17.8 GHz band. The consultation asks for views on what technical rules would be necessary to prevent harmful interference between NGSO FSS operations and other authorised operations in the band. The deadline… Read more...

The FCC is seeking views on the use of the 12.7 GHz band. The regulator is considering releasing up to 550 megahertz of mid-band spectrum in the 12.7 to 13.25 GHz band for providing nationwide 5G and 6G services. The notice of inquiry seeks views on possible sharing of the… Read more...

US regulator FCC is requesting comments on changes to spectrum partitioning, disaggregation and leasing rules. The regulator has published the specifications on their website. The document is open for comments until October 20, 2022, and reply comments can be submitted until November 21, 2022. Read more...