FCC Re-Establishes the Technological Advisory Council and Solicits Nominations for Membership

The Federal Communications Commission is re-establishing the Technological Advisory Council on or before August 20, 2021 for a period of two years, with an expected first meeting in October of 2021.The FCC seeks nominations for membership and a chairperson. The TAC provides technical advice to the Commission and makes recommendations on the issues and questions presented to it. Among other issues, Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel will ask the TAC to start looking beyond 5G and conceptualize 6G, to help set the stage for U.S. leadership. In addition, she will ask TAC to study advanced spectrum sharing techniques, implementation of artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve the utilization and administration of spectrum, and other emerging technologies. In seeking nominations for the TAC, Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel will seek to diversify the group’s membership. Nominations for membership must be submitted to the FCC no later than August 20, 2021.