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Regulatory Intelligence

FCC UWB draft explores new sensing rules

An FCC public draft proposes modernizing Part 15 UWB rules and seeks comment on a possible AI-based sensing class. Health-monitoring developers should assess device classification, emissions and measurement methods under the current framework.

Regulatory Intelligence

FCC Proposes Unlicensed Spectrum Rules for Direct-to-Device Satellite Links

FCC has proposed a framework that would let certain unlicensed devices communicate with satellites on a non-interference basis and is seeking comment through November 9, 2026. Medical-device teams that rely on wireless modules, connected accessories, or supplier RF roadmaps should check whether the proceeding could affect future band planning, coexistence assumptions, or certification strategy.

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FCC Corrects the Upper C-Band Final Rule Text, Including Performance-Benchmark Timing

FCC has issued a correction to the July 31, 2026 final rule on Upper C-Band flexible use, correcting minor editorial errors and the stated number of years in the first and second performance benchmarks. For teams using the rule in wireless planning, certification support, or regulatory summaries, the practical task is to update internal references to the corrected text.