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Tech4.9 GHz spectrum management

FCC plans advisory committee to recommend 4.9 GHz band manager

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  • The Federal Communications Commission announced plans to establish a federal advisory committee to evaluate proposals and recommend a band manager for the 4.9 GHz spectrum band.
  • The chosen band manager will oversee coordination in the 4940-4990 MHz range and be authorized to enter into a spectrum sharing agreement with FirstNet.

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  • ConfirmedBacked by an official document, the subject on record, or two independent outlets.
  • DisputedCredible sources disagree about it.
  • DeniedThe subject has denied it on the record.
  • ReportedReported by a credible source, but not yet independently confirmed.
  • UnverifiedStill unclear: Only anonymous or attributed sources so far.
  • CorrectedA source published a correction.
TechUpper C-band spectrum clearing

FCC confirms October 19, 2026 effective date for upper C-band rules

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  • The Federal Communications Commission announced that OMB approved information collections for upper C-band rules, taking effect on October 19, 2026.
  • The rules support clearing 160 megahertz of spectrum for flexible-use terrestrial wireless service ahead of a mandated July 4, 2027 public auction deadline.
  • Incumbent satellite operators must submit detailed transition plans by November 5, 2026, and complete relocation by 2030 or 2031.

5 Confirmed

  • ConfirmedBacked by an official document, the subject on record, or two independent outlets.
  • DisputedCredible sources disagree about it.
  • DeniedThe subject has denied it on the record.
  • ReportedReported by a credible source, but not yet independently confirmed.
  • UnverifiedStill unclear: Only anonymous or attributed sources so far.
  • CorrectedA source published a correction.