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FCC Proceeding (4)

FCC Above 24 GHz Mobile Radio Services Notice of Inquiry In this Notice of Inquiry, we begin a proceeding to examine the potential for the provision of mobile radio services in bands above 24 GHz. As technologies continue to evolve, innovators are working to tap into the potential of using high-band spectrum for mobile services. In particular, industry and technical groups are beginning to examine the use of higher frequencies sometimes known as millimeter wave (mmW) bands for mobile use. This examination of the possible uses of the mmW bands for mobile use takes place within the context of broader efforts to develop technical standards for so-called Fifth Generation (5G) mobile services. In view of the technological and marketplace developments outlined in this item, we seek to discern what frequency bands above 24 GHz would be most suitable for mobile services, and to begin developing a record on mobile service rules and a licensing framework for mobile services in those bands. Frequencies/Bands 24.25 - 24.45 GHz 25.05 - 25.25 GHz 27.5 - 28.35 GHz 29.1 - 29.25 GHz 31 - 31.3 GHz 37 - 38.6 GHz 38.6 - 40 GHz 42 - 42.5 GHz 57 - 71 GHz 71 - 76 GHz 81 - 86 GHz Document type and status: FCC proceeding (Current) Document date or date of hyperlink query: June 23, 2015 FCC Above 24 GHz Mobile Radio Services Notice of Inquiry Edit... FCC WRC-12 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 15-50) In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (WRC-12 Notice), we propose to amend Parts 2, 15, 80, 90, 97, and 101 of the Commission’s rules to implement allocation decisions from the WRC-12 Final Acts and make certain updates to our rules. Specifically, we propose to: • Allocate the 8.3-11.3 kHz band to the meteorological aids service on a primary basis. • Allocate the 472-479 kHz band (630 meter band) to the amateur service on a secondary basis. • Amend the amateur service rules to provide for use of the 135.7-137.8 kHz (2200 meter) and 472-479 kHz (630 meter) bands. Amateur stations would share the band with power line carrier (PLC) systems operated by electric utilities. Amateur stations would be permitted to operate in these bands at fixed locations when separated from electric transmission lines by a specified distance. • Amend Part 80 of the Commission’s rules to authorize radio buoy operations in the 1900-2000 kHz band under a ship station license. • Limit the use of the 495-505 kHz band to the maritime mobile service. • Allocate seven frequency bands (4.438-4.488 MHz, 5.25-5.275 MHz, 16.1-16.2 MHz, 24.45-24.65 MHz, 26.2-26.42 MHz, 41.015-41.665 MHz, and 43.35-44 MHz) to the radiolocation service (RLS) on a primary basis for Federal and non-Federal use, allocate the 13.45-13.55 MHz band to the RLS on a secondary basis for Federal and non-Federal use, limit the use of these RLS allocations to oceanographic radars, require that these radars not cause harmful interference to, or claim protection from, existing and future stations in the incumbent fixed and mobile services, and amend Part 90 of the Commission’s rules accordingly. • Reallocate the 156.7625-156.7875 MHz (AIS 3) and 156.8125-156.8375 MHz (AIS 4) bands to the MSS (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis for Federal and non-Federal use to allow for greater probability of vessel tracking, with resulting benefits to maritime safety and security. • Seek comment on the ability of Federal/non-Federal AMT stations to share spectrum with the incumbent services in the 4400-4940 MHz and 5925-6700 MHz bands. • Extend the AM(R)S allocation from the 5091-5150 MHz band (adopted in the WRC-07 R&O) by also allocating the 5000-5091 MHz range to the AM(R)S on a primary basis for Federal and non-Federal use. AM(R)S use of the smaller 5000-5030 MHz range would extend the tuning range for AeroMACS, with the use of the 5010-5030 MHz band limited to those requirements that cannot be meet in the 5000-5010 MHz and 5091-5150 MHz bands. AM(R)S use of the 5030-5091 MHz band would support line-of-sight control links for unmanned aircraft. • Allocate the 7850-7900 MHz band to the meteorological-satellite service (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis for Federal use. • Allocate the 15.4-15.7 GHz band to the RLS on a primary basis for Federal use. • Allocate the 22.55-23.15 GHz band to the space research service (SRS) (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis for Federal and non-Federal use and allocate the 25.5-27 GHz band to the SRS (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis for non-Federal use. • Delete the aeronautical mobile service allocation from the 37-38 GHz band. • Encourage operators of fixed stations operating in the 81-86 GHz and 92-94 GHz bands to take all reasonable steps to ensure that their unwanted emissions power in the 86-92 GHz band does not exceed the levels recommended by WRC-12. Frequencies/Bands 8.3 - 11.3 kHz 135.7 - 137.8 kHz 472 - 479 kHz 495 - 505 kHz 1900 - 2000 kHz 4438 - 4488 kHz 5250 - 5275 kHz 13450 - 13550 kHz 16100 - 16200 kHz 24450 - 24650 kHz 26200 - 26420 kHz 41.015 - 41.665 MHz 43.35 - 44 MHz 156.775 MHz 156.825 MHz 4400 - 4940 MHz 5000 - 5150 MHz 5925 - 6700 MHz 7850 - 7900 MHz 15.4 - 15.7 GHz 22.55 - 23.15 GHz 25.5 - 27 GHz 37 - 38 GHz 86 - 92 GHz 275 - 3000 GHz Document type and status: FCC proceeding (Current) Document date or date of hyperlink query: July 29, 2015 FCC WRC-12 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 15-50) Edit... Above 24 GHz Mobile Broadband Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Today we take further steps to promote a flexible regulatory environment for the next generation of wireless services. In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, we continue our examination of higher frequency bands for mobile and other uses. In that regard, we identify specific spectrum bands above 24 GHz that appear to be suitable for mobile service, and we seek comment on proposed service rules that would authorize mobile and other operations in those bands. This development of service rules for mobile use of the millimeter wave (mmW) bands occurs in the context of our efforts to develop a regulatory framework that will help facilitate so-called Fifth Generation (5G) mobile services. Frequencies/Bands 27.5 - 28.35 GHz 37 - 40 GHz 64 - 71 GHz Document type and status: FCC proceeding (Current) Document date or date of hyperlink query: December 07, 2015 Fcc Docket(s): GN 14-177, IB 15-256, RM-11664, WT 10-112, IB 97-95 Above 24 GHz Mobile Broadband Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Edit... FCC Above 24 GHz Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking According to the FCC: Today, we take a significant step towards securing the Nation’s future in the next generational evolution of wireless technology to so-called 5G. We build upon years of successful spectrum policy – including flexible use, unlicensed, and sharing policies – to create service rules for using four spectrum bands above 24 GHz. These high frequencies previously have been best suited for satellite or fixed microwave applications; however, recent technological breakthroughs have newly enabled advanced mobile services in these bands, notably including very high speed and low latency services. To promote the deployment of these highly beneficial technologies, we are acting quickly –- more quickly than most of our counterparts around the world – to establish a coherent framework built on a robust public record. In addition to this significant step forward, we will also continue to explore new opportunities to make additional bands available and to explore other issues, including robust Federal sharing, raised in the accompanying Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Frequencies/Bands 24.25 - 24.45 GHz 24.75 - 25.25 GHz 27.5 - 28.35 GHz 31.8 - 33 GHz 37 - 40 GHz 42 - 42.5 GHz 47.2 - 50.2 GHz 50.4 - 52.6 GHz 64 - 71 GHz 71 - 76 GHz 81 - 86 GHz 95 - 300 GHz Document type and status: FCC proceeding (Current) Document date or date of hyperlink query: September 21, 2016 Fcc Docket(s): GN 14-177, IB 15-256, RM-1164, WT 10-112, IB 97-95 FCC Above 24 GHz Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Edit...

Other (1)

U.S. NTIA National Spectrum Strategy The U.S. National Spectrum Strategy identifies five specific bands, totaling 2,790 MHz of bandwidth, "meriting in-depth study in the near term." Frequencies/Bands 3100 - 3450 MHz 5030 - 5091 MHz 7125 - 8400 MHz 18.1 - 18.6 GHz 37 - 37.6 GHz Document type and status: Other (Current) Document date or date of hyperlink query: July 10, 2024 U.S. NTIA National Spectrum Strategy Edit...