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FCC Proceeding (2)

FCC 5 GHz U-NII Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 13-22) By this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), we propose to amend Part 15 of our rules governing the operation of Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5 GHz band.1 U-NII devices are unlicensed intentional radiators that operate in the frequency bands 5.15- 5.35 GHz and 5.47-5.825 GHz, and which use wideband digital modulation techniques to provide a wide array of high data rate mobile and fixed communications for individuals, businesses, and institutions. Since the Commission first made available spectrum in the 5 GHz band for U-NII in 1997, we have gained much experience with these devices. We believe that the time is now right for us to revisit our rules, and, in this NPRM, we propose to modify certain technical requirements for U-NII devices to ensure that these devices do not cause harmful interference and thus can continue to operate in the 5 GHz band and make broadband technologies available for consumers and businesses. We also seek comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35-5.47 GHz and 5.85-5.925 GHz bands for U-NII use. This could increase the spectrum available to unlicensed devices in the 5 GHz band by approximately 35 percent and would represent a significant increase in the spectrum available for unlicensed devices across the overall radio spectrum. The initiation of this proceeding satisfies the requirements of Section 6406 (a) of the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012” which requires the Commission to begin a proceeding to modify part 15 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, to allow unlicensed U-NII devices to operate in the 5350-5470 MHz band. We believe that an increase in capacity gained from 195 megahertz of additional spectrum, combined with the ease of deployment and operational flexibility provided by our U-NII rules, would continue to foster the development of new and innovative unlicensed devices, and increase wireless broadband access and investment. Frequencies/Bands 5150 - 5925 MHz Document type and status: FCC proceeding (Current) Document date or date of hyperlink query: February 22, 2013 Fcc Docket(s): ET 13-49 FCC 5 GHz U-NII Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 13-22) Edit... FCC 5 GHz Public Notice (FCC 16-68) The Commission Seeks to Update and Refresh the Record in the "Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) Devices in the 5 GHz Band" Proceeding Frequencies/Bands 5150 - 5925 MHz Document type and status: FCC proceeding (Current) Document date or date of hyperlink query: June 06, 2016 Fcc Docket(s): ET 13-49 FCC 5 GHz Public Notice (FCC 16-68) Edit...

White Paper (1)

NTIA Evaluation of the 5350-5470 and 5850-5925 MHz Bands Through this report, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) presents the results of its initial study on the potential use of up to 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5 gigahertz (GHz) band by Unlicensed-National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices. Pursuant to Section 6406(b)(1) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Tax Relief Act), NTIA, in consultation with the Department of Defense and other impacted agencies, assessed known and proposed spectrum-sharing technologies. This study also evaluated the risk to federal users if the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) allows U-NII devices to operate in the 5350-5470 MHz and 5850-5925 MHz bands. Frequencies/Bands 5350 - 5470 MHz 5850 - 5925 MHz Document type and status: White paper (Current) Document date or date of hyperlink query: January 28, 2013 NTIA Evaluation of the 5350-5470 and 5850-5925 MHz Bands Edit...

Legislation (1)

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Despite the bill's title, this piece of legislation, signed into law in February of 2012, contains a significant number of laws that impact the radio spectrum, especially with regard to public safety communications and spectrum auctions. The relevant section is Title VI, which begins on page 46. Frequencies/Bands 54 - 72 MHz 76 - 88 MHz 174 - 216 MHz 470 - 698 MHz 1675 - 1710 MHz 1915 - 1920 MHz 1995 - 2000 MHz 2155 - 2180 MHz 5350 - 5470 MHz 5850 - 5925 MHz 10.7 - 11.7 GHz 17.7 - 19.7 GHz 21.2 - 23.6 GHz Document type and status: Legislation (Current) Document date or date of hyperlink query: April 10, 2012 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Edit...