FCC Clears Softbank-Sprint-Clearwire Without Conditions
The FCC approved Sprint's acquisition of the remaining shares of Clearwire that it doesn't already hold, and Softbank's subsequent acquisition ...
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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 Clears 10 MHz H-Block Spectrum for Auction
The FCC adopted an order that opens 10 megahertz of spectrum in the bands 1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz (H ...
Senate Confirmation Hearing for Thomas Wheeler as FCC Chairman
Thomas Wheeler appeared before the Senate Commerce Committee for a confirmation hearing to be the Chairman of the FCC. In ...
FCC Announces $300 Million in Connect America Second Round Funding
The FCC will allocate $300 million in a second round of Connect America Phase I incremental funding to further leverage private ...
Mignon Clyburn Takes Over as Acting Chairwoman of FCC
Mignon Clyburn officially took over as Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission. She is the first woman to hold ...
tw telecom’s Larissa Herda to Chair FCC Council
Larissa Herda, tw telecom Chairman, CEO and President, has been named to lead the FCC's Communications, Security, Reliability and Interoperability ...
President Obama Nominates Wheeler for FCC Chair
In a press conference in Washington, President Obama nominated Tom Wheeler to be the next chairman of the FCC. Tom ...
WSJ: Obama to Nominate Wheeler as Next FCC Chairman
Major media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, reported that President Obama is set to nominate Tom Wheeler as the ...
Genachowski to become Senior Fellow at Aspen Institute
Julius Genachowski has accepted a senior fellowship at the Aspen Institute Communications and Society Program upon his resignation from the ...
FCC to Review Cell Phone RF Exposure Limits
The FCC will undertake a review of rules related to health and safety of radio frequency (RF) emissions from radio ...
Julius Genachowski to Step Down as FCC Chair on
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announced his plans to step down in the coming weeks. Genachowski was sworn in as Chairman ...
FCC Notifies on 1755-1780 MHz Band Auction Plans
The FCC officially notified the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) at the U.S. Department of Commerce that it plans ...
Robert McDowell to Step Down from FCC
Robert McDowell announced plans to step down as FCC Commissioner in the coming weeks. In 2009, President Obama will renominated ...
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