Spectrum
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.
FCC Plans to Open More Spectrum for Unlicensed Use
On December 12, 2019, the FCC will be voting to adopt a NPRM which will make additional spectrum available for unlicensed use in the 5.9 GHz spectrum band.
CBA's Criticism of Senate Testimony on C-Band Is Ludicrous
CAGW reiterates its position that only the FCC should conduct an auction of c-band spectrum rather than allowing foreign satellite companies to benefit at the expense of U.S. taxpayers.
Members of Congress Urge Trump and FCC to Conduct a Public C-Band Spectrum Auction
In the latest turn of events in the saga of how best to repurpose the c-band spectrum, Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Rep.
