FCC Expands 900 MHz Band to 10 MHz, Boosting Private Wireless Broadband
Event summary
- FCC unanimously adopted a Report and Order on February 18, 2026, expanding the 900 MHz band to 10 MHz.
- Anterix led a coalition of energy and technology organizations in petitioning for the expansion.
- The decision enables broadband deployment across the full 10 MHz of the 900 MHz band.
- Anterix aims to leverage this spectrum for mission-critical private wireless broadband solutions.
The big picture
The FCC's decision to expand the 900 MHz band to 10 MHz is a significant step in enhancing private wireless broadband capabilities. This move is part of a broader trend towards securing reliable, private, and secure communications for critical infrastructure sectors. The expansion is expected to drive innovation and economic growth by enabling more robust broadband deployment across various industries.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly utilities and critical infrastructure sectors will adopt the expanded 900 MHz spectrum for private broadband.
- Ecosystem Growth
- Whether Anterix can sustain and grow its ecosystem of innovators to fully utilize the expanded spectrum.
- Market Dynamics
- The impact of this expansion on the broader market for private wireless broadband solutions.
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