Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Coordinating the Spectrum

By Leslie Stimson, Inside Towers Washington Bureau Chief
The FCC and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration signed an updated spectrum coordination agreement. It’s the first time the “Memorandum of Understanding” (MOU) has been updated in 20 years. The action is key as the federal government prepares to distribute billions of dollars in broadband infrastructure grants and loans.

The agencies say the revised MOU, signed by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and NTIA Administrator Alan Davidson, will strengthen cooperation and collaboration between the government bodies and help advance a whole-of-government approach to how they use and manage one of the nation’s most important resources. The update comes at a critical time in the government’s efforts to expand access to high-speed internet, protect national security, promote economic growth, and advance the progress of science and technology. Continue Reading

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