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Search Results: keywords:"spectrum reallocation"

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 8375
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau is looking to update the record on their proposal to reallocate the 1675-1680 MHz spectrum band. This reallocation would allow both federal and non-federal operations to share the spectrum, with recent reports confirming its feasibility. The Commission is asking for additional feedback from stakeholders by February 28, 2025, to consider recent developments, including findings from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on sharing the spectrum with commercial wireless services. The Commission aims to have an accurate and current record for the decision-making process.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants to let different groups use the same radio waves, like sharing toys in a playground, and they're asking people to share their ideas and thoughts about this by the end of February 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10278
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice to close the PS Docket No. 13-42 about reallocating the 470-512 MHz spectrum, also known as the T-Band. This decision follows the signing of the "Don't Break Up the T-Band Act," which repeals the requirement to reallocate and auction these frequencies. Initially, the FCC had planned to auction these frequencies, but with the law change, there is no longer a need to proceed with this plan.

    Simple Explanation

    The government decided to keep using a special radio section called the T-Band for emergency helpers like police and firefighters, instead of selling it to companies. This choice was made after a new law said not to change who uses the radio band.