Spectrum Bridge Inc. | Resources & Learning | Third Party Links | FCC, OFCOM, IEEE and Other Industry Related Initiatives

The wireless communications industry in the U.S. has never been more robust, with burgeoning needs for advancing our critical infrastructure. Below you will find direct links to relevant topics throughout the many industries utilizing wireless communications and technology.

FCC

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Below you will find the relevant links that are unavailable via Spectrum Bridge.

White Spaces Rules - Second Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order from the FCC establishing rules for the newly available TV White Spaces spectrum.

FCC Notice Of Inquiry 09-66A1 in the matter of Fostering Innovation and Investment in the Wireless Communications Market and a National Broadband Plan For Our Future.

White Spaces Database Manager Proposals Sought - FCC sought proposals from companies wishing to be come White Spaces database managers (ET Docket # 04-186)

Spectrum Bridge Response to PN DA-09-24-79 -- Proposals for Designated TV Band Database Manager ET Docket No. 04-186

Third-party filings to the FCC commenting on 04-186 - Includes exparte filings, letters, notices of meetings etc.

White Spaces device testing results - Last official test report from the FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology (OET)

FCC Memorandum on UNII Device Operation - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have been investigating interference caused to Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR) systems operating in the 5600-5650 MHz band.

OFCOM

Ofcom is the communications regulator. They regulate the TV and radio sectors, fixed line telecoms and mobiles, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. They make sure that people in the UK get the best from their communications services and are protected from scams and sharp practices, while ensuring that competition can thrive. Ofcom operates under the Communications Act 2003.

OFCOM discussion document on TV white spaces - OFCOM (the equivalent to the FCC in the US) published a discussion document on white spaces.

IEEE

IEEE is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities. They have been instrumental in the creation of many wireless standards including 802.11 (Wi-Fi) and 802.16e (WiMax). IEEE is actively involved in the basic technologies related to white spaces radios. The following summarizes the current activity.

The IEEE 802 is currently undertaking a study on the FCC white spaces Report and Order known as the “802 EC TV White Spaces Study Group”. At the same time the 802.22 WRAN (Wireless Regional Area Network) WG is developing a PHY and MAC layer standard for cognitive radios that can operate within the white spaces rules.

Submissions and presentations relevant to white spaces can be found on the websites of the various IEEE working groups:

IEEE 802 EC website: www.ieee802.org

IEEE 802.11 WG website: www.ieee802.org/11

IEEE 802.18 WG website: www.ieee802.org/18

IEEE 802.19 WG website: www.ieee802.org/19

IEEE 802.22 WG website: www.ieee802.org/22