The FCC has established a Spectrum Steering Team, which will lead the Commission’s efforts to develop and implement forward-looking spectrum policies and execute the National Spectrum Strategy. The group brings together policy experts, economists, and engineers from across the agency — including the Office of Economics and Analytics, Office of Engineering and Technology, Space Bureau, and Wireless Telecommunications Bureau — to drive spectrum policy and planning efforts.
“Demand for spectrum is growing at a breakneck pace as wireless technology expands and transforms so much in our economy and modern life, so we need to get creative with spectrum policies,” said FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. “The National Spectrum Strategy is a good start, and the Spectrum Steering Team will put its experience, talent and leadership to work helping to shape a bright wireless future.”
At its outset, the Spectrum Steering Team will coordinate the FCC’s National Spectrum Strategy implementation efforts—including participation in the study of 2,786 MHz of spectrum for repurposing across key bands. It will collaborate with the NTIA, federal agencies, and stakeholders and seek input on how the FCC can best support implementation work.
The team will be co-led by Susan Mort, Deputy Chief of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, and Ira Keltz, Deputy Chief of the Office of Engineering and Technology. Krista Witanowski, legal advisor in the Office of Engineering and Technology, will serve as Chief of Staff.
In addition to the work of the Spectrum Steering Team, FCC leadership and staff will continue to participate in the Interagency Spectrum Advisory Council, the main interagency forum for senior agency officials to advise NTIA on spectrum policy.
By Leslie Stimson, Inside Towers Washington Bureau Chief
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