by Toby Youell
The FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology is seeking additional information regarding potential permission for direct communications between unlicensed 6 GHz band client devices. Client-to-client direct communications are not currently permitted for low-power indoor devices operating in the band. The consultation follows previous industry engagement where some stakeholders expressed an… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The US regulator, the FCC, is consulting on changes to Intelsat's space station licences. These changes anticipate the possible termination of the Agreement Relating to the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (ITSO Agreement) in 2021. Comments are due by January 13, 2021. Any responses must be made by January 25, 2021,… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The US regulator, the FCC, has voted to hold a consultation on allowing limited marketing and sale of wireless devices to consumers prior to equipment authorisation as long as the devices are not actually provided to consumers until authorised by the FCC. It would also allow limited pre-authorisation importation of… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The FCC is receiving comments on a petition from the American Radio Relay League that the agency reconsider its approach to the 3.1 - 3.55 GHz band. Oppositions to the petition must be filed by December 22, while replies to any oppositions must be filed by January 4, 2021. Read more...
by Toby Youell
November 27, 2020: This document will be published in the Federal Register on November 30 here. It is available for public comment until December 30, while reply comments are due by January 29, 2021. October 4, 2020 The FCC approved this Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The FCC is accepting comments on a proposed deal between Verizon and Bluegrass Cellular. The deal involves the trade of spectrum in the 600 MHz, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 1900 MHz, and mmWave bands in parts of Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Petitions to deny are due on December 10, oppositions… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The FCC has unanimously agreed to issue a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the propagation models used for TV White Space. The FNPRM will be published as part of a Report and Order that relaxes some of the rules for the use of terrestrial television broadcasting spectrum for rural… Read more...
by Toby Youell
October 19, 2020: This document will be published in the Federal Register on October 21 here. It will be available for public comment until November 20, while replies to those comments are due by December 5. October 4, 2020 The FCC approved this Report and Order and Further Notice of… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The US Department of Defense has issued a Request for Information about dynamic spectrum sharing. The intent is to ensure the greatest effective and efficient use of the Department of Defense’s spectrum for training, readiness, and lethality. The consultation is open for public comment until October 19. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The FCC is consulting on a petition it has received from the National Spectrum Manager's Association to reconsider its rules in relation to human exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF). Any oppositions to the petition must be filed by September 29, while replies to those filings must be made by October… Read more...