FCC Improves Rules for Consumer Signal Boosters
Posted on March 23, 2018 at 4:51 PM
FCC released Second Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on March 23, 2018, taking steps to improve consumers' wireless experience by enhancing consumers' ability to fill wireless coverage gapps with affordable devices.
In the Second Report and Order, FCC removes the personal use restriction in the use of Provider-Specific Consumer Signal Boosters to increase flexibility and enhance user access, permitting enterprise use of these boosters for the benefit of employees and the public. The small businesses, public safety entities, and other organizations also may take full advantage of these boosters to improve their access to quality wireless coverage.
In the Second Further Notice, FCC proposed to take further actions to enhance the usefulness and effectiveness of signal booster program which includes but not limited to:
- Extending to signal booster program to additional spectrum bands, including 600 MHz (617-652 MHz and 663-698 MHz),53 WCS (2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz),54 and BRS/EBS (2495-2690 MHz) 55 bands
- Revising the rules to accommodate signal boosters embedded in vehicles
- Lifting the personal use restriction on Wideband Consumer Signal Boosters
- Providing a means for non-subscriber signal booster operators to register with wireless providers
Comments can be filed to FCC before the April 22nd due date, referencing WT Docket No. 10-4. The Second Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking can be accessed from following link:
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