FCC Reviews Accomplishments Of Wireless, International, Engineering And Technology, And Economics And Analytics Teams

The Federal Communications Commission heard reports from leaders of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, International Bureau, Office of Engineering and Technology, and Office of Economics and Analytics on their work over the last four years. The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau’s presentation summarized the accomplishments of its staff in contributing to the Commission’s efforts to make 5G deployment a reality. the International Bureau streamlined licensing regulations and paved the way for high-speed satellite broadband connectivity, developed robust rules for mitigating orbital debris and reformed Team Telecom processes for foreign ownership review. The Office of Engineering and Technology highlighted its work to make an unprecedented amount of spectrum available for unlicensed uses, such as Wi-Fi, and to provide analysis in aid of the FCC’s effort to make spectrum available for 5G and other advanced licensed wireless services. The Office of Economics and Analytics, the newest office at the FCC, has implemented large data collections, covering a range of subjects including broadband deployment, supply chain, and inmate calling. OEA is also implementing new, wide-ranging Federal data governance mandates agencywide.