FCC Proposes Increased Broadband Availability in the 900 MHz Band

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On January 16, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) closed out Jessica Rosenworcel’s term as Chairwoman by releasing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking to expand the use of the 896-901/935-940 MHz band for broadband use. The NPRM builds on the FCC's 2019 rulemaking, which created a 3/3 MHz broadband allocation at 897.5-900.5/936.5-939.5 MHz and established a process for clearing narrowband incumbents from the band. Of note, the FCC asks whether to lift or modify the ongoing narrowband licensing freeze for the 900 MHz band. Currently, no applications for new or expanded 900 MHz narrowband operations will be accepted unless the applications pertain to broadband license-related incumbent relocations. 


FCC Proposes Increased Broadband Availability in the 900 MHz Band