Information Sought on Sharing in the 18 GHz Band in Connection With the National Spectrum Strategy Implementation Plan

The Federal Communications Commission's Space and Wireless Telecommunications Bureaus, the Office of International Affairs, and the Office of Engineering and Technology seek to further develop the record for the 18.1–18.6 GHz band (18 GHz band) with the goal of informing the forthcoming report mandated by the National Spectrum Strategy (NSS) Implementation Plan. The NSS identified the 18 GHz band as a potential band for expanded Federal and non-Federal satellite operations, consistent with the U.S. position at the 2023 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23), which would add space-to-space allocations to this band (among others). Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS) downlink operations are currently authorized in the band. In addition, non-Federal Fixed Service is authorized in the 18.1–18.3 GHz segment of the band. The final report with findings is to be completed by May 2025. Comment Date:  September 5, 2024. Reply Comment Date:  September 16, 2024. GN Docket No. 24-248