The FCC’s chairman will propose a rulemaking to interpret part of the Communications Act.
FCC concludes its first mid-band spectrum auction for 5G
FCC proposes fund for 5G development in rural America
The USD9bn fund is reserved for areas unlikely to see timely deployment of 5G, and supports adoption of new technologies in agriculture.
US administration tightens rules for foreign ownership in telecoms
The White House issued an executive order establishing a new committee and review procedures for applications involving foreign investment.
FCC to award mid-band spectrum for 5G during 2020
The US regulator set out the detail for the 3.5GHz band award, and proposed rules for the C-Band auction to take place later in the year.
FCC requires operators to report on use of Chinese network equipment in the US
The FCC has asked providers that use the Universal Service Fund to provide data on Huawei and ZTE equipment, including the cost for their replacement.
T-Mobile – Sprint merger in the US cleared after court ruling
The biggest obstacle to the merger is now cleared, but the approval of the California Public Utilities Commission is still pending.
US court rejects appeal against FCC rules allowing easier retiring of copper networks
As a result of the appeal, the FCC’s order stands, allowing phone companies to retire copper lines in the transition to fibre.
US presidential candidate Bernie Sanders promises $150bn ‘High-Speed Internet for All’ policy
The Democratic Party candidate pledges high-speed internet for everyone and vows to tackle anti-competitive behaviour between providers
US FCC to auction C-band for 5G
The US regulator will award the 3.7–4.2GHz band through a public procedure, rejecting the industry’s proposal to hold a private auction and use the proceeds for rural broadband.