Native Issues
Tribal broadband
Apr 4, 2025

Tribes push FCC for priority access in upcoming spectrum auction

Native American tribes, including the Navajo Nation, are urging the Federal Communications Commission to open a tribal priority window ahead of the AWS-3 commercial spectrum auction. In a recent filing, tribal leaders said this step would align with federal trust responsibilities and support tribal self-sufficiency. Groups such as the National Congress of American Indians cited the success of a similar initiative in the 2.5 GHz auction. The FCC is considering whether such a move is feasible under current law.

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