Get the latest on the policies and rules for the Citizens Broadband Radio Service, with an update on where the new licensing rules may be headed.

Washington, DC – The Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA) is applauding the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for taking steps toward enabling shared use of the so-called “C Band” airwaves (3.7 GHz to 4.2 GHz). 

In a letter to the FCC, WISPA said it supports a framework for spectrum sharing in the 6 GHz band proposed by a group of tech companies that includes Apple, Facebook and Google.

“On behalf of thousands of fixed wireless broadband providers serving more than 4 million customers across America, the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA) applauds Reps. Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Sens. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) for introducing the SPECTRUM NOW Act...

On behalf of thousands of fixed wireless broadband providers serving more than 4 million customers across America, the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA) welcomes the nomination of Geoffrey Starks to serve as a member of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

New open Internet transparency obligations go into effect on June 11, and the new rules require more detailed disclosures to consumers than what has been required since 2015. It is critical that broadband providers understand the rules and how they can comply, and avoid FCC and FTC enforcement action. WISPA President Claude Aiken will host Steve Coran, WISPA's Washington Counsel for this live 1-hour webinar where they'll discuss what WISPs need to do to comply with the new rules.

It’s time for members to elect the leaders that will help chart WISPA’s course over the coming years.