FCC Proposes Dynamic Spectrum Sharing in 3.5GHz Band for Citizens Broadband Radio
The FCC outlined a proposal for a New Citizens Broadband Radio Service in 3.5 GHz band. The idea would be ...
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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 Opens 5GHz Spectrum for Outdoor Wi-Fi
The FCC adopted new rules making 100 MHz of spectrum in the 5 GHz band more accessible for Unlicensed National ...
FCC Sets Stage for Auction of 65 MHz of AWS Spectrum
The FCC adopted new rules that set flexible-use regulatory, licensing, and technical rules for 65 megahertz of spectrum in the ...
FCC Chairman Calls for New Net Neutrality Rules
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler announced plans to introduce new Net Neutrality rules saying his intent is to "preserved the Internet ...
FCC Opens Auction for 1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz Bands
The FCC's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau commenced the qualified auction of 176 H Block licenses in the 1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 ...
U.S. Court of Appeals Rejects FCC’s Open Internet Rules
The United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled that the FCC overstepped its boundaries in setting Net ...
The Carlyle Group Hires Former FCC Chairman to Head U.S. Buyout Team
The Carlyle Group, a global investment fund with over $185 billion under management (NASDAQ: CG), named Julius Genachowski a Managing ...
U.S. Mobile Operators Agree to Device Unlocking
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon Wireless agreed to adopt a voluntary set of six principles for unlocking of ...
FCC Postpones Spectrum Auction to mid-2015
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler announced a one-year delay in kicking off the Broadcast Television Spectrum Incentive Auction until the middle ...
FCC Considers Mandatory PSTN Sunset in 2018
The FCC will consider an order at its January meeting addressing the IP Transition along with the recommendation to sunset ...
FCC Chairman Calls on Industry to Act on Mobile Phone Unlocking
Mobile network operator must act now on setting voluntary policies to allow consumers to unlock their mobile wireless devices once ...
FCC Chairman Appoints Key Staff
Newly confirmed FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler announced key staff appointments, including: Ruth Milkman, Chief of Staff -- previously served as ...
Wheeler Confirmed as FCC Chairman
The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Thomas Wheeler as Chairman of the FCC and Michael P. O'Rielly as FCC Commissioner ...
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