United States: FCC D2D Draft Proposal
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has circulated a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) under ET Docket No. 26-169. The draft explores a potential framework that could allow certain Part 15 devices to communicate directly with satellites. Importantly, the FCC D2D draft is not a final rule, has not taken effect, and does not […]
Mexico: IFT Classifies 64-71 GHz Band as Unlicensed Spectrum
IFT Opens the 64-71 GHz Band as Unlicensed Spectrum The Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) has announced a significant regulatory update by classifying the 64-71 GHz frequency band as unlicensed spectrum. This move aligns Mexico with international regulatory practices, such as those adopted by the FCC in the United States and ETSI in Europe, making […]
United States: FCC Opens Entire 6 GHz Band to Very Low Power Devices
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has opened the entire 6 GHz band for very low power (VLP) devices, expanding capabilities for technologies like augmented and virtual reality. This decision, part of a larger effort to increase unlicensed spectrum access, allows VLP devices to operate across the entire band with specific technical and operational safeguards to […]
US: FCC Permits Very Low Power Device Operations in 6 GHz Band
Following the meeting held on October 19th, 2023, The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a significant step to promote the use of unlicensed spectrum by opening the 6 GHz band to a new class of ultra-low-power devices. These devices will operate alongside existing Wi-Fi enabled equipment, paving the way for a wave of innovative […]
United States: FCC Issues Second Report and Order to Expand the Unlicensed Use of 6 GHz Band
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a Report and Order, a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), and a Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O) that expands the unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band. The Report and Order permit very low power (VLP) unlicensed devices to operate in the U-NII-5 (5.925-6.425 GHz) and U-NII-7 […]