FCC Adopts Technical Specs for FirstNet Wireless Broadband
The FCC adopted technical service rules, including power limits and other technical parameters, to govern the spectrum for First Responder ...
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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 Supports Lower 700 MHz Band Agreement
The FCC endorsed a voluntary industry agreement that will establish interoperable LTE service in the Lower 700 MHz band and ...
FCC Shuts Down Website, Suspends Filings
As part of the government shutdown, the FCC closed its offices and deactivated its website. During the shutdown, the FCC ...
FCC Reviews Wireless Infrastructure Policies for Small Cells and DAS
The FCC will undertake a review of its wireless infrastructure policies with a goal to reduce obstacles to obtaining access ...
FCC to Require Mobile Operators to Disclose Network Availability after Disasters
The FCC is proposing new rules that would require wireless service providers to publicly disclose the percentage of cell sites ...
NTIA Petitions the FCC to Mandate Mobile Device Unlocking
The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) formally petitioned the FCC to require wireless carriers to unlock ...
CenturyLink wins FCC Cloud Contract
CenturyLink was awarded a cloud hosting contract from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) valuded at up to $1.1 million over ...
Acting FCC Chair Calls for Industry Policy on Device Unlocking
Mignon Clyburn, acting Chairwoman of the FCC, is urging mobile operators to adopt consumer-friendly cell phone unlocking policies. In a ...
Second Round of FCC’s Connect America Funding Taps $385 Million
The second round of funding from the FCC's Connect America Fund will provide broadband access to an estimated 600,000 homes ...
USA and Canada Agree to Border Spectrum Sharing
The U.S. and Canada have agreed on three interim spectrum sharing arrangements covering a range of wireless communications operations along ...
FCC Updates Rules for 57-64 GHz Unlicensed Spectrum
The Federal Communications Commission updated rules governing unlicensed communication equipment in the 57-64 GHz band, saying the changes support using ...
Obama Nominates Mike O’Reilly for FCC
President Obama nominated Michael P. O'Rielly of New York to serve as a commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission, replacing ...
FCC Revitalizes E-Rate Program for Schools and Libraries
The FCC has kicked off a review and modernization of the E-rate program built around three goals: increased broadband capacity, ...
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