Federal Communications Commission
In this document, the Commission seeks comment to supplement the record in the rulemaking on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to address the potential for use of the 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz, 92-94 GHz, and the 94.1-95 GHz (70/80/90 GHz) bands to provide broadband internet access to consumers and communities that may otherwise lack robust, consistent connectivity. In particular, the Commission seeks comment on whether High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) or other stratospheric- based platform services could be deployed for this purpose in the 70/ 80/90 GHz bands. The Commission also seeks additional information regarding the potential use of these bands to provide broadband internet access to customers on airplanes and aboard ships, as proposed by Aeronet Global Communications, Inc.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Federal Communications Commission 47 CFR Parts 1, 2 and 101 [WT Docket No. 20-133; DA 21-1263; FR ID 55689] AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule; request for comments. SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission seeks comment to supplement the record in the rulemaking on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to address the potential for use of the 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz, 92-94 GHz, and the 94.1-95 GHz (70/80/90 GHz) bands to provide broadband internet access to consumers and communities that may otherwise lack robust, consistent connectivity. In particular, the Commission seeks comment on whether High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) or other stratospheric-based platform services could be deployed for this purpose in the 70/80/90 GHz bands. The Commission also seeks additional information regarding the potential use of these bands to provide broadband internet access to customers on airplanes and aboard ships, as proposed by Aeronet Global Communications, Inc. DATES: Submit comments on or before December 2, 2021. Submit reply comments on or before January 3, 2022. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by WT Docket No. 20-133, by any of the following methods: Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the internet by accessing the ECFS: www.fcc.gov/​ecfs/​ . Paper Filers: Parties that choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing. Filings can be sent by commercial overnight courier, or by fi…
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Modernizing and Expanding Access to the 70/80/90 GHz Bands; Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Modernizing and Expanding Access to the 70/80/90 GHz Bands; Report and Order
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks To Refresh the Record in 70/80/90 GHz Bands Proceeding
Modernizing and Expanding Access to the 70/80/90 GHz Bands
Citation: 86 FR 60436
