12 GHz NPRM, 2.5 GHz Auction Rules Added to FCC's Jan. 13 Agenda

The draft NPRM on circulation about opening the 12 GHz band to 5G service has been added to the FCC's January agenda, per the sunshine agenda Wednesday evening. Also added are two public notices: one unveiling the first round of selections for the agency's Connected Care pilot program, and one seeking comment on competitive bidding procedures for a 2.5 GHz auction. It was expected that Chairman Ajit Pai might put 12 GHz NPRM and 2.5 GHz auction procedures on the agenda to assure a vote on them. Both were circulated last month. The Connected Care selections began in late December.

Before the added items, the Jan. 13 agenda consisted of only reports from five panels updating commissioners on various parts of the agency's work. Those panels still will take place.

The meeting will be Pai's last as chairman.