FCC Report and Order

The FCC has adopted new rules to accelerate high‑speed network deployment, eliminating certain filing requirements and streamlining technology transition processes. The changes also grant blanket authority to grandfather legacy services, freeing resources to expand modern broadband infrastructure and transition communities away from outdated copper networks.

The FCC has opened all 10 MHz of the 900 MHz band to support expanded broadband services for utilities, critical infrastructure, and enterprise users. New county‑level, negotiation‑based rules aim to boost spectrum efficiency, accelerate private wireless network deployments, and strengthen broadband capacity across the U.S. economy.

The FCC is preparing to exempt amateur radio operators from foreign adversary reporting requirements, following ARRL advocacy. The ruling recognizes that amateur licensees do not provide public communications services, minimizing national‑security risk and simplifying compliance for the U.S. amateur radio community.