On August 4 the FCC released Notice of Inquiry (NOI) FCC 23-63 in WT Docket 23-232 to advance their understanding of non-federal spectrum usage. The NOI states that “While the Commission tracks static spectrum allocations, assignments, and other characteristics in multiple ways, our existing repositories provide limited, if any, real-time data on the extent of actual spectrum utilizations, either on a nationwide, regional, or local basis.”
In the NOI they invite comment on various aspects of spectrum usage, including how it should be defined, and whether its study could generate accurate and actionable insights. They also seek comments on best practices, operational considerations, and technical parameters. The data necessary to study aspects of spectrum usage and how such information could be obtained. And comment on the practical, technical, and legal considerations associated with any potential study of spectrum usage.
The FCC Notice of Inquiry can be found by searching for FCC 23-63
