FCCProposed Rule

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks to Supplement the Record on Proposed Rules to Re-Allocate 1675-1680 MHz Band

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Summary

The Federal Communications Commission is asking the public for more information about a proposal to reassign a specific section of wireless radio frequencies (1675-1680 MHz) to new uses. This could affect how wireless services, satellites, and other radio technologies operate in the United States.

Key Points

  • 1The FCC wants to reallocate a small band of radio frequencies currently used for wireless and satellite services to potentially new purposes
  • 2The public has until March 18, 2025 to submit comments and additional information about how this frequency change might affect current users and new technologies
  • 3This change could impact cell phone companies, satellite operators, and other wireless service providers who currently use these frequencies
  • 4The FCC is in the early stages of this proposal and is gathering feedback before making any final decisions about the frequency reassignment
  • 5Different industries may compete to use these frequencies, so the FCC needs public input to understand the costs and benefits of different uses

Key Dates

Published

January 29, 2025

Comment Deadline

March 18, 2025

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