In partnership with The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Comcast, the USTTI would like to announce two upcoming training webinars on Friday January 29^th and Monday February 1^st.

Spectrum Management: Allocation Considerations and Methodologies conducted by the FCC

On January29^th the FCC will cover the fundamental block of telecommunications policy – Radio Frequency Spectrum. Understanding spectrum and being able to fluently discuss technical matters relating to spectrum policy is an essential part of any telecom regulator’s portfolio. Ronald Repasi, Acting Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology for the FCC, will explain in an interactive fashion and plain language the underlying engineering concepts used in spectrum management – tackling everything from the definition of spectrum to the meaning of harmful interference while discussing it in the context of today’s emerging technology issues.

Wi-Fi and Unlicensed Technologies: An Update on Regulatory, Engineering, and Business Developments conducted by Comcast

From humble beginnings in “junk bands,” unlicensed Radio Local Area Network (“RLAN”) technologies have become the center of regulatory, technical, and business innovation. Led by Wi-Fi, unlicensed technologies now contribute hundreds of billions of dollars to the world economy, serve as a lifeline to individuals, schools, and businesses in the COVID-19 crisis, and carry more traffic than any other wireless technology.  This success is due to good regulatory policy around the world.

Comcast’s training on February 1^st , Wi-Fi and Unlicensed Technologies: An Update on Regulatory, Engineering, and Business Developments, will offer: (1) an overview of the history and success of unlicensed RLAN bands and Wi-Fi technology; (2) details on the elements of the regulatory system that led to these advances; (3) insight into the critical role of private-sector standards setting; (4) a discussion of how international unlicensed-band spectrum harmonization supports both global and local advances in innovation and service to populations; and (5) a view of what’s on the horizon in regulatory policy, the use of unlicensed technologies by service providers, and the next generation of Wi-Fi technology.

Like previous courses, participants will have the opportunity to not only listen and digest the information from presenters, but also ask questions in the Q&A section.

All participants are required to register in advance. To do so please follow the links at the bottom of the page. When registering please put your country of origin, the default is United States of America.

USTTI – FCC: Allocation Considerations and Methodologies

When: January 29^th, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Time US/14:00 UTC Time
Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PKP3diSwRf6h9SFUermuAQ

USTTI – Comcast: Wi-Fi and Unlicensed Technologies: An Update on Regulatory, Engineering, and Business
When: February 1^st, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Time US/14:00 UTC Time
Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_njDrao9ERya6C3wNaiTRIQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar(s).

Like USTTI’s traditional in person training USTTI’s webinars are designed for ICT (Information Communication Technology) officials; entrepreneurs; wireless, satellite, telehealth, and emergency communications professionals who are employed in the public or private sector of a developing country. While substantial practical experience in a developing country’s communications infrastructure is required for all in person training, registration in USTTI Webinars is open to all developing-country officials. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.