Technology · 09/01/2018Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FCC Amends Rules for 3550-3650 MHz Band Operations

Summary

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that three final rules related to commercial operations in the 3550-3650 MHz band are effective immediately, as they do not require approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Original source language: Federal Register — Federal Communications CommissionOpen original release →

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