FCC grants approvals to four more next-gen satellite constellations
Earlier this month, the FCC approved the requests of four companies seeking to deploy next-gen satellite constellations: Space Exploration Holdings ...
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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 begins 5G spectrum auctions
The FCC commenced its first 5G spectrum auctions. Auction 101: The auction of the licenses in the 28 GHz band ...
FCC forms best practices disaster recovery working group
The FCC has formed a new Disaster Response and Recovery Working Group to look for ways to improve the resiliency ...
FCC microwave spectrum auctions to begin Nov 14
The FCC's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau approved 40 applications received for Auction 101, which will offer 3,072 Upper Microwave Flexible Use ...
FCC eyes 1200 megahertz of spectrum in 6 GHz band for unlicensed use
The FCC is proposing to make up to 1200 megahertz of spectrum in the 6 GHz band (5.925-7.125 GHz) available ...
Ajit Pai’s 5G FAST Plan
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai outlined his strategy for pushing the U.S. into a leadership position with a "5G FAST Plan". ...
California enacts Net Neutrality law, Washington moves to block
California governor Jerry Brown signed into law the Internet Consumer Protection and Net Neutrality Act of 2018 (Senate Bill 822), ...
FCC eases regulatory barriers for small cells and 5G infrastructure
The FCC adopted an order aimed at removing regulatory barriers that inhibit the deployment of infrastructure necessary for 5G and ...
FWD: The FCC’s much needed Disaster Working Group
Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) opened a nominating process to select members for a new Disaster Response and ...
FCC targets faster access to utility poles for new uses
The FCC adopted new rules aimed at promoting broadband and fiber backhaul buildouts by speeding the process and reducing the ...
FCC approves compensation for low-power entities regarding incentive spectrum auction
Responding to a recent Congressional directive, the FCC announced rules to reimburse certain Low Power TV (LPTV), TV translator, and ...
FCC appoints Babette Boliek as chief economist
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai today announced the appointment of Dr. Babette Boliek as chief economist for the Federal Communications Commission. ...
Spectrum auctions to top FCC’s August meeting
The Federal Communications Commission's open meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 2, 2018, is expected to clear up key spectrum issues: ...
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