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Congressional Hearing on Repurposing C-Band Spectrum for 5G

Original title: REPURPOSING THE C-BAND TO BENEFIT ALL AMERICANS

January 1, 2021

telecommunications C-band 5G spectrum management technology policy

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The Frame

What this does

The repurposing of directly impacts the speed and availability of wireless services across the United States and affects the operations of satellite companies currently using those frequencies.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Wireless Carriers

These companies seek access to the C-band spectrum to expand 5G network capacity.

Satellite Operators

These companies currently use the C-band and would need to adjust their operations if the spectrum is repurposed.

Broadcasters

Broadcasters rely on C-band satellite feeds to distribute content and are affected by potential interference or frequency changes.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2019 House subcommittee hearing regarding the potential repurposing of the radio . The hearing explored how to transition this frequency range to support wireless technology while maintaining existing satellite services.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on October 29, 2019, before the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
The primary subject is the repurposing of the C-band spectrum, a range of radio frequencies used for satellite communications.
The goal of the discussion is to determine how to free up spectrum for 5G deployment while protecting incumbent satellite users.
The hearing included testimony from industry representatives, policy advocates, and corporate executives.
The document includes submitted letters from the Aerospace Industries Association and Americans for Tax Reform regarding the spectrum transition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C-band?

The is a portion of the radio currently used primarily for satellite communications, such as television and radio broadcasting.

Why is Congress discussing the C-band?

Congress is evaluating how to repurpose this to facilitate the rollout of wireless technology, which requires more bandwidth.

Why It Matters

The repurposing of directly impacts the speed and availability of wireless services across the United States and affects the operations of satellite companies currently using those frequencies.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Transition to 5G Infrastructure

The hearing marks a critical point in the federal effort to reallocate mid-band spectrum for commercial 5G use.

Federal Communications Commission

Connected Entities

personRoss J. Lieberman“Witness, Senior VP of ACA Connects.”Map →

personJeff Campbell“Witness, VP of Cisco Systems.”Map →

personPhillip Berenbroick“Witness, Policy Director at Public Knowledge.”Map →

personJames B. Frownfelter“Witness, CEO of ABS Global.”Map →

personDeborah S. Collier“Witness, Director at Citizens Against Government Waste.”Map →

personMike Doyle“Chairman of the Subcommittee.”Map →

organizationSubcommittee on Communications and Technology“The committee conducting the hearing.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

Analysis Score

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Controversy40
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Entertainment10
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