Spectrum
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.
24 GHz Spectrum Auction Wraps Amid Inter-Agency Controversy
As private sector companies continue to build next generation (5G) wireless networks, a controversy over the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) auction of the 24 GHz frequency is brewing. Spectrum Auction 102 was completed on May 29, 2019,...
Benefits of 5G
With all the focus on creating a nationwide fifth generation (5G) network, questions often arise about why it is important for the U.S. to lead in 5G development, the benefits of moving to 5G, and why is there a continual push for more spectrum to...
FCC Works Through the Mid-Band Spectrum
On July 12, 2018, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to adopt an Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Expanding Flexible Use of the 3.7 to 4.2 GHz Band (GN Docket No. 18-122).
The Need for More Spectrum Auctions
A May 11, 2015 report from the Brattle Group estimates the value of the 645.5 MHz of licensed spectrum currently in use at almost $500 billion.
