by Toby Youell
The US regulator, the FCC, is consulting on a petition from Sennheiser Electronic Corporation to allow it to use 6 MHz channels for wireless microphones. The increase in permitted bandwidth from 200 kHz would allow the use of Wireless Multi-Channel Audio Systems (WMAS). Read more...
by Toby Youell
The US regulator, the FCC, has decided to extend the reply comment period for its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the 3.7 - 4.2 GHz band by two weeks. The NPRM concerned repurposing parts of the 3.7 - 4.2 GHz band from satellite to mobile usage, as well as… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The FCC has issued a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking related to the interference criteria given to Class A AM radio broadcast stations. Read more...
by Patrick Gahan
As part of plans to award spectrum in 37 GHz (37.6- 38.6 GHz), 39 GHz (38.6 – 40 GHz) and 47 GHz (47.2-48.2 GHz) in the second half of 2019, the FCC is seeking feedback on a proposed rulemaking to reorganise the 39 GHz band in order to make a contiguous 37.6… Read more...
by Patrick Gahan
The FCC has is seeking views on separate requests from T-Mobile and Sprint regarding competitive rules for the upcoming auction spectrum in the 24 GHz and 28 GHz bands. The two companies are seeking clarification and a declaration on certain competitive bidding rules for the two upcoming auctions. The two… Read more...
by Patrick Gahan
Update: On May 10, 2018 the FCC adopted the draft proposals, as outlined below, and published the notice of proposed rule making and made it open for comment for 30 days until June 10, 2018. Original Entry: The FCC is seeking comment on draft proposals to modernise and rationalise spectrum in the… Read more...
by Patrick Gahan
The FCC is currently running a consultation on proposed rules and regulations to allow for the use of spectrum between 95 GHz and 3 THz. The proposed rules would allow for the use of a total of 102.2 GHz of spectrum for licensed point to point services and make 15.2… Read more...
by PolicyTracker
The National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) would like comments on their consultation on the Internet of Things (IoT). In particular, the regulator would like to know from interested parties what are the benefits and challenges of the IoT and what role, if any, the US government should play in… Read more...
by PolicyTracker
The USA regulator, Federal Communication Commission (FCC), would like to hear views on their proposal to modify plans for the 700 MHz for public-safety usage in nine regions. The consultations, which were issued separately, concerns the regions of Alabama, Arizona, North California, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and Ohio. Under… Read more...
by PolicyTracker
The Federal Communications Commission is accepting comments for their proposed rules for usage of spectrum above 24 GHz. According to the consultation notice, the FCC has identified frequencies above 24 GHz suitable for mobile services, such as 5G. They are proposing rules for the following frequency bands: 28 GHz and… Read more...