January 31, 2019: The proposed rules have now been published in the Federal Register here. Comments are due on March 18, 2019, and replies to those comments are due on April 16, 2019. November 20, 2018 The FCC has decided to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would simplify satellite… Read more...

Update: January 31, 2019. The FCC has extended the filing deadlines for this item, as the previous deadline fell during the partial U.S government shut-down. According to guidance released by the FCC, filing that was due between January 8 and February 7, which included this item, will now be due on… Read more...

The FCC is proposing to allow Earth Stations in Motion (ESIMs) to use non-geostationary orbit satellites in the majority of the Ku and Ka bands. This follows an earlier decision to allow ESIMs to use these bands for communications with geo-stationary orbit satellites. A PolicyTracker article about this consultation is available here.… Read more...

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, a branch of the US Department of Commerce, has issued a Request for Comments on the development of a comprehensive, long-term national spectrum strategy. This consultation forms part of a broader effort within the US Government to develop a spectrum strategy. A PolicyTracker article about these… Read more...

The FCC is seeking feedback on proposals to allow unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band (5925 - 7125 MHz). According to the proposals, unlicensed access to the band would be limited to low power transmissions at 6425 - 6525 MHz and 6875 - 7125 MHz. Use of the 5925… Read more...

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...