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Spectrum for the Future Advocates for Shared Use of 4 GHz Band

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18 September 2026

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technology

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Telecom & Connectivity

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United States

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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Spectrum for the Future advocates for shared commercial and federal use of the 4 GHz band, proposing shared access as a faster, lower-cost alternative to clearing federal users. The report highlights this approach can enable earlier commercial deployment while safeguarding crucial federal uses like military communications and emergency response.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You can prepare to pitch services that operate in shared 4 GHz spectrum as regulators move away from clearing federal users. Early entry into shared spectrum could block competitors still banking on exclusive federal clearance.

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