Rosenworcel proposes spectrum rules for commercial space launches
FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel circulated a a proposal to add a non-federal, secondary allocation in the 2200-2290 MHz band ...
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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 to auction 3.45-3.55 GHz for 5G
The FCC adopted rules to reallocate 100 megahertz of spectrum in the 3.45 GHz band for flexible use wireless services. ...
FCC seeks input on O-RAN
The FCC has opened a formal discussion on the opportunities and potential challenges presented by open and virtualized radio access ...
FCC to revoke licenses for China Unicom Americas, Pacific Networks, and ComNet.
The FCC has begun revocation proceedings against China Unicom Americas, Pacific Networks, and ComNet on national security grounds. The process ...
C-band auction: Verizon $45B; AT&T $23B; T-Mobile $9B
Verizon was the top bidder with a commitment of over $45 billion in the FCC's recent C-band auction.Auction 107 net ...
Rosenworcel proposes more mid-band spectrum for 5G
FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is proposing 100 megahertz of mid-band spectrum in the 3.45-3.55 GHz band would be made ...
Rosenworcel structures $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Program
FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel circulated a proposal to establigh the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, a $3.2 billion federal initiative ...
FCC seeks expedited removal of Huawei and ZTE gear
Seeking to expedite the removal of equipment from Huawei and FCC from U.S. communications neteworks, the FCC is looking to ...
FCC moves to 5G auction assignment, Rosenworcel appoints staff
The FCC released final guidance on the upcoming assignment phase of the 5G auction of C-band spectrum which has already ...
Biden names Jessica Rosenworcel as Acting Chairwoman of FCC
President Biden named Jessica Rosenworcel to serve as acting chair or the FCC until an official chair is confirmed by ...
3.7 GHz spectrum auction tops $80 billion
The FCC's Aution 107 for flexible‐use overlay licenses for spectrum in the 3.7–3.98 GHz band concluded with a record $80.9 ...
FCC considers revamping the 12 GHz Band currently used by DBS
The FCC is seeking comment on how to maximize efficient use of the 500 megahertz of mid-band spectrum in the ...
Bidding on 3.7 GHz spectrum tops $78 billion
The FCC's ongoing auction of spectrum in the 3.7–3.98 GHz band has topped $78 billion - the highest-grossing spectrum auction ...
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