FCC Rulemaking — 902–928 MHz Band

Protect the Spectrum That Powers America

The 902–928 MHz unlicensed band is under threat. This spectrum underpins billions of connected devices across transportation, utilities, healthcare, and security. The rules that protect it have worked for over 20 years — and we're fighting to keep them.

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10B+
Connected Devices

Devices operating in the 902–928 MHz band across the United States

$96B
Economic Impact

Annual economic value generated by industries dependent on this spectrum

20+
Years of Proven Rules

The existing FCC framework has enabled innovation and investment for over two decades

Technical Overview

Spectrum at a Glance

Where 902–928 MHz fits in the radio frequency landscape — and why it matters

700 MHz
6 GHz
902–928
700–800 MHz2.4 GHz5 GHz
700–800 MHz
Public Safety & LTE
902–928 MHz
Unlicensed ISM Band (At Risk)
2.4 GHz
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
5 GHz
Wi-Fi 5/6

Why this band is irreplaceable: The 902–928 MHz band is uniquely suited for long-range, low-power IoT applications. Its propagation characteristics allow signals to travel farther and penetrate obstacles better than higher-frequency alternatives — making it irreplaceable for rural and industrial deployments.

The Stakes

What's at Risk

Changing the rules governing the 902–928 MHz band would disrupt decades of infrastructure investment and innovation. From precision agriculture to smart metering, from medical telemetry to industrial automation — the consequences would be immediate, costly, and far-reaching.

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Precision Agriculture
Soil sensors, irrigation controls, livestock monitoring
Smart Utilities
Advanced metering infrastructure, grid monitoring
Medical Devices
Remote patient monitoring, implantable device telemetry
Industrial IoT
Factory automation, asset tracking, predictive maintenance
Public Safety
Emergency communications, infrastructure monitoring
Smart Buildings
HVAC controls, access systems, energy management
Who We Are

A Unified Industry Voice

The CDAC brings together manufacturers, operators, and industry associations from across the sectors that depend on this spectrum.

Agriculture Technology
Agriculture
Utility Operators
Energy & Utilities
Medical Device Manufacturers
Healthcare
Industrial Automation
Manufacturing
Smart Building Systems
Real Estate & Facilities
IoT Device Makers
Technology
Public Safety Networks
Public Safety
Logistics & Supply Chain
Transportation

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Take Action

Your Industry Depends on This Spectrum

Join the growing coalition of companies and associations standing together to preserve the rules that protect the 902–928 MHz band.