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December 17, 2020
WTB and OET approve additional Environmental Sensing Capability (ESC) sensors for 3.5 GHz band.
- Wireless Telecommunication Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology Announce the Approval and Registration of Additional Environmental Sensing Capability Sensors of ESC Operators for the 3.5 GHz Band.
December 8, 2020
FCC Begins Major 5G Spectrum Auction; C-Band Auction of Mid-Band Spectrum Will Further American 5G Leadership.
- The FCC kicked off its latest 5G spectrum auction, making available 280 megahertz of prime mid-band spectrum in the 3.7-3.98 GHz band—a portion of the C-band.
November 12, 2020
FCC Identifies 57 applicants qualified to bid in Auction 107 (3.7 GHz Service).
- Auction of Flexible-Use Service Licenses in the 3.7-3.98 GHz Band 57 Applicants Qualified to Bid in Auction 107.
September 29, 2020
What They're Saying About Chairman Pai's Plan To Free Up The 3.45-3.55 GHz Band For 5G.
- Chairman Pai's 3.45-3.55 GHz Proposal Will Enable Faster Deployment of 5G Technologies
September 15, 2020
WTB and OET announce the approval of an additional ESC for the 3.5 GHz.
- Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology announce the approval of an additional Environmental Sensing Capability for the 3.5 GHz Band.
August 25, 2020
FCC Concludes First 5G Mid-Band Spectrum Auction.
- FCC Concludes First 5G Mid-Band Spectrum Auction (Auction 105); 3.5 GHz Spectrum Will Promote Innovation and Advance U.S. Leadership in 5G. The Federal Communications Commission today announced the successful conclusion of bidding in its auction, which was designated as Auction 105, of Priority Access Licenses in the 3550-3650 MHz band. The auction proceeds were $4,585,663,345.00
August 10, 2020
Freeing Up 3.45-3.55 GHz Band for 5G.
- Chairman Pai Statement On The Administration Announcement Freeing Up 3.45-3.55 GHz Band For 5G.
August 3, 2020
FCC Releases New Version of Speed Test App & Updated Mobile Raw Data.
- The Federal Communications Commission announced today the release of an updated version of its FCC Speed Test app, continuing its commitment to ensure consumers have the tools and resources to evaluate how well their mobile broadband connections are performing.
July 23, 2020
Please click on this article to learn more about and follow Auction 105.
- This auction, designated as Auction 105, will offer seven Priority Access Licenses (PALs) in each county-based license area, for a total of 22,631 PALs nationwide—the largest number of flexible-use spectrum licenses ever made available for bidding in a single auction. Each PAL will consist of a 10-megahertz unpaired channel in the 3.55-3.65 GHz band.
July 23, 2020
FCC Starts First 5G Mid-Band Spectrum Auction Today
- 3.5 GHz Spectrum Will Promote Innovation and Advance U.S. Leadership in 5G.
July 17, 2020
FCC Helps First Responders Find 911 Callers in Multi-Story Buildings
- Sixth Report & Order and Order on Reconsideration that builds on the FCC's rules for transmitting vertical, or "z-axis," location information with wireless 911 calls.
July 15, 2020
WTB/OET modify criteria for 11 ports in the 3550 MHz band
- WTB and the OET announce modified protection criteria in the Citizens Broadband Radio Service for radar systems that operate in or near 11 naval port locations in frequencies at or below the 3550 MHz band.
July 1, 2020
Auction of Priority Access Licenses for the 3550-3650 MHz Band
- By this Public Notice, the Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA) and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) identify 271 applicants that are qualified to bid in Auction 105.1 Auction 105 will offer 22,631 Priority Access Licenses (PALs) in the 3550-3650 MHz portion of the 3.5 GHz band. Bidding in Auction 105 is scheduled to begin on July 23, 2020.
June 26, 2020
Improving Vertical Location Accuracy for Wireless 911 Calls
- This document has been circulated for tentative consideration by the Commission at its open meeting. The issues referenced in this document and the Commission's ultimate resolution of those issues remain under consideration and subject to change.
June 8, 2020
Auction 105 (3.5 GHz) Application Status
- Auction of Priority Access Licenses for the 3550-3650 MHz Band; Status of Short-Form Applications to Participate in Auction 105. This link also provides information on applicants.
June 1, 2020
C-Band Spectrum Will Be Made Available For 5G Services On An Accelerated Basis
- Chairman Pai Welcomes Satellite Operators Decision to Choose Faster Clearing of Critical Mid-Band Spectrum.
June 1, 2020
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announces Accelerated Clearing in the 3.7-4.2 GHz Band
- With this Public Notice, WTB announces that certain space station operators have committed to clear the 3.7-4.0 GHz band on an accelerated timeline.
May 19, 2020
Accelerating Deployment of 5G Wireless Infrastructure
- This document has been circulated for tentative consideration by the Commission at its open meeting. The issues referenced in this document and the Commission's ultimate resolution of those issues remain under consideration and subject to change.
May 18, 2020
Updated Population Data for 95 License Areas for the Auction of Priority Access Licenses in the 3550-3650 MHz Band
- Announces updated population data for U.S. Territories and four other counties and the availability of an updated Attachment A file listing the bidding units, upfront payment amounts, and minimum opening bid amounts for each license for Auction 105.
May 13, 2020
GSMA Indoor Coverage is a Public Safety Priority
- As increasing numbers of households have cut the cord on their traditional landline telephones, 80% of 911 calls are now placed via cell phone. Emergency calls need to connect 100% of the time, which makes mobile coverage, first and foremost, a public safety issue.
May 11, 2020
WTB Announces Accelerated Relocation Election Process in 3.7 GHz Band
- With this Public Notice, WTB announces Accelerated Relocation Election process by which eligible space station operators can commit to relocate existing services in the 3.7 GHz band on a two-phased accelerated schedule.
May 5, 2020
Comcast, Midco Auction 105 Waiver Requests Granted
- Requests of Comcast Corporation and Midcontinent Communications for Waiver of Section 1.2105 of the Commission's Rules for Auction 105. Grants waivers of certain competitive bidding rules for Auction 105 to Comcast and Midco.
April 28, 2020
Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements
- The Fifth Report and Order advances the Commission’s goal of ensuring that all Americans using mobile phones – whether they are calling from urban or rural areas, from indoors or outdoors – have technology that is functionally capable of providing accurate location information so that they receive the support they need in times of an emergency.
April 21, 2020
WTB and OET Approval Amdocs SAS for Full Commercial Deployment
- By the Public Notice, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and the Office of Engineering and Technology Approve Spectrum Access System Administrator Amdocs for Full Scale Commercial Deployment in the 3.5 GHz Band.
April 21, 2020
WTB and OET Approve Federated Wireless' SAS in American Samoa
- Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology Approve Spectrum Access System Administrator Federated Wireless for Full Scale Commercial Deployment in the 3650-3700 MHz band in American Samoa.
March 26, 2020
WTB and OET Approve Additional ESC Sensors
- Wireless Telecommunication Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology Announce the Approval and Registration of Additional Environmental Sensing Capability Sensors of ESC Operators for the 3.5 GHz Band.
March 19, 2020
FCC Grants Deadline Extension for Certain 3650-3700 MHz Licensees
- Today, the Federal Communications Commission’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau extended the deadline for certain licensees in the 3650-3700 MHz band to transition their existing Part 90 operations—which are used to provide high-speed broadband, utility communications, and other essential wireless services—to the Citizens Broadband Radio Service. Part 90 licensees that would have been required to transition before October 17, 2020 will now have until October 17, 2020 to complete their transitions. This will not impact the timing of the June 25, 2020 auction of Priority Access Licensees in the 3.5 GHz Band.
March 9, 2020
FCC and CBRS Alliance certified devices
- This link provides a list of both FCC and OnGo certified CBRS devices. The volume of certified devices has been steadily increasing and this list is well maintained.
March 6, 2020
FCC's Most Active Proceedings
- The Most Active Proceedings page identifies and provides links to proceedings that have had comments filed in the last 30 days. A complete list of all proceedings is located in the Electronic Comment Filing System ("ECFS").
March 3, 2020
FCC Public Notice DA-20-218
- Technical Guide for Bidding Procedures for Auction 105 (3.5 GHz Band). The Federal Communications Commission today Announces the availability of a technical guide that provides examples and additional technical and mathematical details regarding the bidding procedures for Auction 105 (CBRS 3.5 GHz Band).
March 3, 2020
FCC Expands Flexible Use of the C-band for 5G
- In the Matter of Expanding Flexible Use in the 3.7-4.2 GHz Band, GN Docket No. 18-122. Makes 280 Megahertz of the 3.7-4.2 GHz Band Available for 5G Services While Relocating Existing Satellite Operations to the Upper Part of the Band.
Febuary 28, 2020
FCC Establishes Competitive Bidding Procedures For June 25 Auction In The 3.5 GHz Band
- The Federal Communications Commission today established application and bidding procedures for the auction of over 22,000 county-sized Priority Access Licenses (PALs) in the 3.5 GHz band. The 3.5 GHz band holds the potential to be prime mid-band spectrum for 5G services, and the Commission is planning to auction PALs to increase innovation and investment in this band.
February 21, 2020
3.5 GHz Band Overview
- In 2015, the Commission adopted rules for shared commercial use of the 3550-3700 MHz band (3.5 GHz band). The Commission established the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) and created a three-tiered access and authorization framework to accommodate shared federal and non-federal use of the band.
Febuary 7, 2020
FCC Public Notice AU 19-244
- Federal Communications Commission Competitive Bidding Procedures for Auction 105 (Priority Access Licenses for the 3550-3650 MHz Band) Bidding in Auction 105 is scheduled to commence on June 25, 2020. Auction 105 will offer the greatest number of spectrum licenses ever made available for bidding in a single auction and is intended to further the deployment of fifth-generation (5G) wireless, the Internet of Things, and other advanced spectrum-based services for the benefit of the public.
January 27, 2020
FCC Public Notice DA 20-110
- Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology Approve four Spectrum Access System Administrators for full scale commercial deployment in the 3.5 GHz band and emphasize licensee compliance obligations in the 3650-3700 MHz band under part 96.
January 13, 2020
FCC Public Notice DA 20-49
- Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology Announce the Approval and Registration of Additional Environmental Sensing Capability Sensors of ESC Operators for the 3.5 GHz Band.
September 16, 2019
FCC Public Notice DA-19-915
- Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology Approve Five Spectrum Access System Administrators to Begin Initial Commercial Deployments in the 3.5 GHz Band.
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