FCC expands rules for Z-axis location data in emergency calls
The FCC is expanding its efforts to help first responders quickly locate people who call 911 from wireless phones in ...
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Profile
U.S. Regulatory Agency
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the independent U.S. government agency responsible for regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, cable, and broadband networks. The FCC oversees spectrum policy, broadband deployment, satellite licensing, public safety communications, telecommunications regulation, and emerging communications technologies.
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
| Chairman | Brendan Carr |
| Established | 1934 |
| Current Commissioners | Brendan Carr (Chairman), Anna Gomez, Olivia Trusty |
| Primary Focus | Communications Regulation, Spectrum Policy, Broadband, Satellite Licensing |
| Key Areas | Spectrum Auctions, Broadband Deployment, Satellite Regulation, Public Safety Communications, Telecommunications Policy |
Coverage Areas:
Spectrum Policy • Broadband Funding • BEAD • Satellite Communications • Non-Terrestrial Networks • Public Safety • Wireless Regulation • Telecom Policy • AI & Communications Infrastructure
Spectrum Policy • Broadband Funding • BEAD • Satellite Communications • Non-Terrestrial Networks • Public Safety • Wireless Regulation • Telecom Policy • AI & Communications Infrastructure
Converge Digest tracks FCC rulemakings, spectrum allocations, broadband initiatives, satellite licensing decisions, telecommunications policy developments, wireless regulations, infrastructure funding programs, and their impact on the communications industry.
FCC designates Huawei and ZTE as National Security Threats
The FCC officially designated Huawei and ZTE, as well as their parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries, as national security threats. As ...
FCC acts to streamline 5G upgrades by limiting local review
The FCC is clarifying rules regarding state and local government review of modifications to existing wireless infrastructure. The action is ...
Intelsat opts into FCC accelerated C-band clearing plan
Intelsat filed a written commitment with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to accelerate clearing of the U.S. C-band spectrum. ...
FCC opens some 900 MHz spectrum
The FCC will make six megahertz of 900 MHz band spectrum available for wireless broadband technologies and services. The 900 ...
Keep Americans Connected Pledge extended through June 30
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced an extension of the Keep Americans Connected Pledge through June 30. The Keep Americans Connected ...
FCC prepares to revoke US operating authority of Chinese carriers
The Federal Communications Commission issued Show Cause Orders to China Telecom Americas, China Unicom Americas, Pacific Networks, and ComNet. The ...
FCC updates satellite orbital debris rules
The FCC updated its satellite rules on orbital debris mitigation for the first time since 2004. Specifically, the new rules ...
FCC advances planning for $9 billion 5G Fund for Rural America
The FCC is proposing to distribute up to $9 billion through the Universal Service Fund across rural America for 5G ...
FCC approves Ligado for low-power L-band terrestrial network
The FCC voted unanimously to approve with conditions Ligado’s application to deploy a low-power terrestrial nationwide network in the L-Band ...
FCC Chairman favors Ligado’s bid for low-power L-band terrestrial network
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai circulated a draft order that would approve with conditions Ligado’s application to deploy a low-power terrestrial ...
FCC Chair Ajit Pai proposes 1,200 Megahertz for Unlicensed Use
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is proposing to make 1,200 megahertz of spectrum available for unlicensed use in the 6 GHz ...
FCC grants AWS-4 spectrum access to AT&T in Puerto Rico
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau granted Special Temporary Authority to AT&T to use AWS-4 spectrum, currently licensed to DISH, for ...
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