FCC Geared Up for 28 & 24 GHz Auctions
The FCC auction of 28 GHz spectrum (Auction 101) is set to commence November 14, 2018 as FCC staff announced the qualification of 40...
Comments on U-NII-4 Testing Report Sought by November 28
Comment is sought by the FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) regarding a Phase I testing report on potential sharing solutions between the...
MVDDS Waiver and Extension Requests Denied
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau has denied waiver and extension requests filed by Braunston Spectrum LLC, MDS Operations, and Montana Internet Corp. of the...
Space Jammed FCC Meeting Agenda Announced, Includes HAC Relief
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced a packed agenda for its meeting in November, which Pai deemed to be "Space Month" at the FCC. The...
C-Band Registration Deadline Further Extended to October 31
The FCC's International Bureau has further extended by two weeks the registration filing window for C-Band downlink Fixed Satellite Service earth stations in the...
Next Approval Step Announced for 3.5 GHz ESC Operators
FCC staff has announced the two-stage review process for 3.5 GHz Environmental Sensing Capability (ESC) operators to complete before receiving final FCC certification and...
National Lifeline Verifier Expands with New Soft Launches
Five states and one territory have become National Lifeline Verifier areas as of October 15, 2018 with a soft launch period in Guam, Hawaii,...
Mid-Band Spectrum Items Headline October FCC Meeting
The FCC’s lengthy tentative agenda for its October 23, 2018 Open Meeting contains the long-awaited 3.5 GHz rule change order, and includes the following...
FY 2019 Auctions Previewed
The FCC's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) released a forecast of FCC auctions set to take place in fiscal year (FY) 2019 beginning September 30,...
ESIM Rules Cleaned Up; Comment Sought on Added Bands
A Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) adopted by the FCC will simplify rules governing "earth stations in motion" (or...
