Spectrum Policy

Charter’s Statement on the FCC’s 5.9 GHz Order

November 18, 2020

The FCC’s 5.9 GHz Proposal Opens the Door to Future Innovation

Wi-Fi is an engine of US economic growth and an important part of consumers’ everyday lives, especially as we increasingly depend on connectivity to do more remotely. As Americans navigate a new reality brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic we have seen demand for high-speed, reliable Wi-Fi access grow higher than ever before. Whether working, learning, or accessing healthcare and other critical resources, staying connected from a distance and in real-time requires robust and ubiquitous connectivity – with Wi-Fi carrying majority of the weight.

October 27, 2020

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Charter Statement on Chairman Pai’s Plan For The 5.9 GHz Band

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FCC’s plan for the 5.9 GHz band will transform the Wi-Fi experience, extending faster speeds and greater capacity to consumers across the country.
“The Commission’s upcoming action to open 5.9 GHz for unlicensed use represents a critical opportunity for consumers because, with the right rules in place, we will be able to leverage the 5 GHz Wi-Fi ecosystem already in place to deploy use of the new band very quickly,” said Craig Cowden, Senior Vice President of Wireless Technology at Charter Communications.

October 27, 2020

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Charter Applauds Recent CBRS Auction

September 22, 2020

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Charter Statement on the 3.5 GHz Auction

September 18, 2020

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Charter Statement on the FCC’s Approval of the 6 GHz Order

WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than ever before, Americans appreciate the critical role Wi-Fi plays in their daily lives. The FCC’s action on 6 GHz will transform the Wi-Fi experience, bringing multi-gigabit speeds to American homes, businesses, hospitals, schools, and more, and this investment in innovation will have a transformative and long-lasting impact on communities of all sizes across the country.

April 23, 2020

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Charter Statement on FCC Chairman Pai’s Proposal for New Rules for the 6 GH...

With millions of Americans relying on broadband networks to remain connected and productive while practicing social distancing, the need for Wi-Fi sharing in 6 GHz has never been more clear to more people. The FCC’s proposed 6 GHz Order will open up critical resources to improve Wi-Fi performance as workers, students, patients, healthcare providers, and financial institutions rely increasingly on online connectivity.

April 01, 2020

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Charter Statement on FCC Vote on C-Band Order and 3.5 GHz Auction Procedure...

“Charter commends the FCC and Chairman Pai for today’s actions on C-band and 3.5 GHz spectrum, both of which recognize the importance of making more mid-band spectrum available to meet consumers’ growing connectivity needs. The Commission’s action to make important C-Band spectrum available through a public auction will enable and promote deployment of advanced wireless services, including 5G, while also protecting the ability for video providers to deliver video services to customers.

February 28, 2020

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Charter Statement in Response to FCC Chairman Pai’s Announcement of Next St...

“The FCC Chairman announced a balanced plan that achieves many goals, including promoting 5G and protecting the transmission of video signals. We particularly commend the Chairman for proposing a public auction to allocate this valuable national spectrum resource as this tested, transparent, and market-based approach will enable new entrants to be successful, ensure widespread deployment of 5G including to rural areas, and contribute billions of dollars to the U.S. Treasury even after accelerated incentive and relocation payments.”

February 06, 2020

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Charter’s Statement on the FCC’s Vote on the 5.9 GHz NPRM

“Charter applauds Chairman Pai and the FCC for moving forward with an NPRM on 5.9 GHz and appreciates Commissioners O’Rielly and Rosenworcel’s longstanding commitment to opening this band for unlicensed use. By making a portion of this highly-valuable band available for unlicensed use after decades of under-utilization, today’s action sets the stage for innovations like ultra-fast, high capacity, multigigabit WiFi that will power connected classrooms, smart homes and remote healthcare for the benefit of consumers.”

December 12, 2019