FCC Moves To Free Up 100 Megahertz Of Critical Mid-Band Spectrum In The 3.45-3.55 GHz Band For 5G

The Federal Communications Commission proposed to make 100 megahertz of mid-band spectrum in the 3.45-3.55 GHz band available for 5G deployment across the contiguous US. The FCC also adopted rules for, and proposed additional changes to, the broader 3.3-3.55 GHz band. This item marks an important step toward satisfying Congress’s directive in the MOBILE NOW Act to make new spectrum available for flexible use and to work with National Telecommunications and Information Administration to evaluate the feasibility of allowing commercial use in the 3.1-3.55 GHz band. It is also a critical step forward in the FCC’s efforts to free up more spectrum for the commercial marketplace under its comprehensive 5G FAST Plan.