Spectrum

Next Wave of Mid-band Spectrum Scheduled for Auction
Federal Communications Commission announces schedule for auctioning the 2.5 GHz spectrum licenses.

The FCC Could Have a Dark Future
The FCC should avoid reentering the Dark Ages of overreaching rules and regulations.

Commissioner Carr's Good Ideas for Broadband
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr recently spoke with CAGW President Tom Schatz about spectrum. Here is an overview of his ideas.

A Silver Anniversary Worth Noting
A path forward for telecommunications on the 25th Anniversary of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.

FCC Commences C-Band Auction
On February 28, 2020, the FCC adopted a report and order designating a portion of the c-band spectrum to be auctioned for 5G deployment.

FCC Action on 5.9 GHz Will Free Up Vital Spectrum for Unlicensed Use
The FCC's November meeting includes a much needed and significant decision on 5.9 GHz that will free up long underutilized spectrum for unlicensed use.

C-Band Spectrum Moves One Step Closer to Auction
The auction of the c-band spectrum is expected to begin on December 8, 2020.

Agencies Need to Stop Fighting for Unneeded Spectrum
For nearly four years, the FCC under Chairman Pai’s leadership has moved quickly to address the ever-changing telecommunications needs of the nation

C-Band Auction Process Must Continue
U.S. leadership in fifth generation 5G deployment and technologies is critical to the country’s economic future.

Satellite Operators Agree to Accelerate Vacating C-Band Spectrum
In an important step toward freeing up additional spectrum for 5G deployment, satellite operators have agreed to accelerate moving from portions of the c-band spectrum (3.7-4.2 GHz).

FCC Moves Forward with L-Band Proceeding
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai circulates a draft proposal to move forward on the L-band proceeding.

FCC Walks The Narrow Path on C-Band Auction
Walking the narrow path is not easy and appeasing multiple interests in a FCC proceeding is even more difficult.