FCC mid-spectrum rule is finalized, ‘accounts for’ security and other concerns raised by stakeholders

The Federal Communications Commission has posted its final rule on unlicensed use of mid-band spectrum, a move intended to enable Internet of Things growth that also spurred cybersecurity concerns among some industries, state officials and public safety groups.

“The Commission adopts rules designed to optimize unlicensed access to the 6 GHz band while also protecting incumbent services so that they continue to thrive in the band. In doing so, the Commission accounts for the concerns raised by parties representing the...