Signed into law, Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” returns an important power to the FCC
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is glad to have his agency regain its auction authority. | Image credit-X
As a result of Trump signing the “Big Beautiful Bill,” the government is required to select 800MHz of spectrum between the range of 1.3 GHz to 10.5 GHz to be the subject of future auctions. Airwaves in the 3.1-3.45 GHz and 7.4-8.4 GHz bands are off limits since they are being used by the military.
Former FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, who had that role during Trump’s first term, is now the head of the CTIA trade organization which represents the U.S. wireless industry. Pai, who had been appointed as Chairman of the FCC by Trump in January 2017, said he wanted to thank the president for his “extraordinary leadership and vision, particularly on wireless issues, during this process.”
Pai added, “This legislation represents an historic milestone in wireless innovation. It will encourage next-generation wireless technologies, accelerate wireless deployment for the benefit of all American consumers, and secure our global technology leadership.”
