Ajit Pai’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge endorsed by carriers
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai solicited pledges from the U.S. network operators to ensure availability of network services during the COVID-19 ...
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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.
SES and Telesat support FCC’s C-band Order
SES and Telesat, as founding members of the C-Band Alliance, applauded the FCC's final C-band Report and Order. "We congratulate ...
FCC approves C-Band spectrum rules
The Federal Communications Commission voted to approve new rules to accelerate the auction and transfer of a wide swath of ...
FCC Chairman proposes accelerated timeline for opening C-band
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai circulated draft rules with his fellow Commissioners that would reform the use of the C-band and ...
FCC takes another look at TV whitespaces for broadband
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has circulated a proposal to his fellow commissioners that would provide new opportunities for unlicensed white ...
FCC to vote on $20.4 billion Rural Digital Opportunity Fund
by Benedict Chua, Assistant Editor FCC Chairman Ajit Pai today presented his colleagues with final rules to launch the new ...
FCC advances C-V2X in 5.9 GHz proposal
The FCC is proposing rule changes for the 5.9 GHz (5.850-5.925 GHz) band, which has been reserved for use by ...
FCC looks to open 3.1-3.55 GHz band for 5G
The FCC is considering opening the 3.1-3.55 GHz band for advanced commercial services, including 5G. Specifically, the FCC is proposing ...
FCC kicks off mmWave spectrum auction
The FCC commenced the next of its 5G auctions, with bidding on spectrum in the upper 37 GHz, 39 GHz, ...
FCC targets $9 billion fund at 5G in rural America
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai intends to establish the 5G Fund, which would make up to $9 billion in Universal Service ...
FCC’s Chief Engineer to retire
Julius Knapp, Chief of the Office of Engineering and Technology at the FCC, will retire on January 3, 2020, after ...
FCC bars Huawei and ZTE from USF program
The FCC voted to prohibit the use of its $8.5 billion a year Universal Service Fund (USF) to purchase equipment ...
FCC to set rules Z-axis mobile location
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai released his proposal that would help first responders locate people who call 911 from wireless phones ...
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