spectrum

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed a plan to make more of the spectrum available for fixed wireless broadband, carrier-grade small cell deployments and general consumer use. The proposed plan, Citizens Broadband Radio Service, has recommended making the 150 MHz spectrum available in the 3.5 GHz band.

The Federal Communications Commission has approved a Report and Order to continue efforts to increase the amount of spectrum available for flexible use wireless services.  This report and order signifies the largest amount of spectrum made available since 2008.

The IEEE has announced the release of the IEEE 802.11af™-2013 amendment, which allows regulators a new tool to add to their spectrum-sharing toolbox. The revision has created a global standard allowing worldwide users to utilize unused or underused RF spectrum based on location and time of day.