FCC Seeks Comment on Spectrum Requirements for the Internet of Things

The Federal Communications Commission seeks comment on issues related to spectrum for the Internet of Things, as directed by Congress in the William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA). Specifically, the NDAA requires the FCC to issue a notice of inquiry seeking comment on the current and future spectrum needs “to enable better connectivity relating to the Internet of Things [(IoT)].” In this regard, the NDAA instructs the FCC to seek comments that consider and evaluate various related factors that will bear on the growth of the IoT, including any regulatory barriers that may hinder the provision of spectrum needed to support uses relating to the IoT.

[Comments due November 1, 2021; reply comments due November 16, 2021. ET Docket No. 21-353]