February, 2023
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the USA published the rules on Improving Public Safety Communications in the 4.9 GHz Bandon January 18, 2023, to establish a nationwide approach to maintain the controlled, public safety nature in the management of the 4.9 GHz (4940-4990 MHz) frequency band.
The rules allow for a Band Manager to coordinate all operations in the band by public safety and non-public safety use, and will also allow for the integration of commercial technologies such as 5G.
The rules will come into effect from March 30, 2023.