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Austin, TX and Washington, D.C – October 2, 2018 – Wi-Fi Alliance® applauds the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Pai on taking the first steps towards making necessary unlicensed spectrum available for Wi-Fi® through the Facilitate America’s Superiority in 5G Technology (the 5G FAST Plan).
Earlier this week, Chairman Pai previewed the FCC agenda for the remainder of the year in a blog posting, indicating he would move forward with a rulemaking on the 6 GHz band this fall.
Austin, TX and Washington D.C. – March 6, 2018 – Wi-Fi Alliance® congratulates the House of Representatives on the passage of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reauthorization bill, known as the RAY BAUM Act (The Act).
Austin, TX and Washington D.C. – February 12, 2018 – Wi-Fi Alliance® welcomes a new report on the interference impact from nationwide deployment of Wi-Fi® devices in the 6 GHz frequency band. This analysis, performed by RKF Engineering Solutions, LLC, confirms that with appropriate interference mitigation techniques, introduction of Wi‑Fi in the 6 GHz band will have minimal impact on existing radio operations.
The Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt the second report & order (R&O) in the Spectrum Frontiers proceeding to take further action to facilitate the development of advanced wireless services and provide greater and more flexible access in spectrum bands above 24 GHz.
Austin, TX and Washington, D.C. – November 8, 2017 – Wi-Fi Alliance® congratulates David Redl on being confirmed as National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) Administrator. As Chief Counsel for Communications and Technology at the U.S. House of Representatives Energy & Commerce Committee, Mr. Redl has contributed to the U.S. telecommunications policy and is uniquely qualified to lead NTIA.
Austin, TX and Washington, D.C. – October 3, 2017 – Wi-Fi Alliance® congratulates Chairman Pai on his reconfirmation for another term at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). During his tenure at the FCC, Chairman Pai has demonstrated a thorough understanding of challenges facing the Wi-Fi® industry in the 21st century.
Austin, TX and Washington, D.C. – August 4, 2017 – Wi-Fi Alliance® congratulates Jessica Rosenworcel and Brendan Carr on their confirmation by the U.S. Senate to the Federal Communications Commission (the Commission). Both Ms. Rosenworcel and Mr. Carr bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in regulatory policy that will help advance our nation’s broadband wireless connectivity goals.
Austin, TX and Washington D.C. – August 3, 2017 – Wi-Fi Alliance® applauds the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) adoption of "Expanding Flexible Use in Mid-Band Spectrum” Notice of Inquiry (NOI). Wi-Fi Alliance is particularly encouraged by the NOI’s focus on extending unlicensed operations to the 5.925-6.425 GHz and 6.425-7.125 GHz bands.
Austin, TX and Washington D.C. – August 3, 2017 – Wi-Fi Alliance® welcomes the introduction of the Advancing Innovation and Reinvigorating Widespread Access to Viable Electromagnetic Spectrum Act (AIRWAVES Act) by Senator Gardner and Senator Hassan. Provisions of this bipartisan legislation address the underlying need for additional unlicensed spectrum.
