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The Assistant Secretary shall immediately begin identifying the 7.125-7.4 GHz band for reallocation for full-power commercial licensed use cases.

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The White House memorandum directs federal agencies to accelerate U.S. leadership in 6G by identifying and reallocating spectrum for commercial use and by engaging internationally. The Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information is ordered to study relocation of federal systems operating in 7.125–7.4 GHz (with a possible move to 7.4–8.4 GHz), produce results including costs and timelines within 12 months, and begin studies on 2.69–2.9 GHz and 4.4–4.94 GHz. The Secretary of State is instructed to pursue diplomatic coalitions supporting U.S. positions at the ITU World Radiocommunication Conference-27 (Agenda Item 1.7).
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The National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-8) issued on December 19, 2025, directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to commence studies on the 2.69-2.9 GHz and 4.4-4.94 GHz spectrum frequencies to determine their feasibility for reallocation for full-power commercial licensed use cases. (whitehouse.gov) The memorandum also directs the Assistant Secretary to begin the process of identifying the 7.125-7.4 GHz band for reallocation for full-power commercial licensed use cases. (whitehouse.gov) Therefore, the statement accurately reflects the directives outlined in NSPM-8.

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  1. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 08:59 AMTrue
    The National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-8) issued on December 19, 2025, directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to commence studies on the 2.69-2.9 GHz and 4.4-4.94 GHz spectrum frequencies to determine their feasibility for reallocation for full-power commercial licensed use cases. (whitehouse.gov) The memorandum also directs the Assistant Secretary to begin the process of identifying the 7.125-7.4 GHz band for reallocation for full-power commercial licensed use cases. (whitehouse.gov) Therefore, the statement accurately reflects the directives outlined in NSPM-8.
  2. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 07:48 AMTrue
    The National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-8), titled "Winning the 6G Race," directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to immediately commence studies to relocate federal systems operating between 7.125-7.4 GHz to other frequencies, including 7.4-8.4 GHz. The Assistant Secretary is required to submit the results of these studies, including estimated transition costs and timelines, within 12 months, ensuring that the relocation does not impair national security missions or electric grid operations in the 7.125-7.4 GHz band.
  3. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 07:03 AMTrue
    The claim accurately reflects the directive in the presidential memorandum. According to the document, the Assistant Secretary is indeed tasked with identifying the 7.125-7.4 GHz band for reallocation for full-power commercial licensed use cases, in alignment with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21). Therefore, the statement is verified as true based on the official source provided.
  4. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 05:55 AMTrue
    The statement accurately reflects the directive from the Presidential Memorandum, which cites section 40002(c)(2)(A) of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, instructing the Assistant Secretary to initiate the process of identifying the 7.125-7.4 GHz band for commercial licensed use. This aligns with the text from the official document. Therefore, the statement is deemed true as it is supported by credible evidence from the source.
  5. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 05:07 AMTrue
    The Presidential Memorandum titled "Winning the 6G Race," issued on December 19, 2025, directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to immediately begin the process of identifying the 7.125-7.4 GHz spectrum band for reallocation for full-power commercial licensed use cases. (whitehouse.gov) This aligns with the statement provided.
  6. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 04:25 AMTrue
    The statement accurately reflects the directive in the Presidential Memorandum titled "Winning the 6G Race," issued on December 19, 2025. Section 3 of the memorandum instructs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to "immediately begin the process of identifying the band of spectrum frequencies at 7.125-7.4 GHz for reallocation for full-power commercial licensed use cases." (whitehouse.gov)
  7. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 02:56 AMTrue
    The National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-8) issued on December 19, 2025, directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to immediately begin the process of identifying the 7.125-7.4 GHz spectrum band for reallocation for full-power commercial licensed use cases. (whitehouse.gov) This aligns with the statement that the Assistant Secretary shall immediately begin identifying the 7.125-7.4 GHz band for reallocation for full-power commercial licensed use cases.
  8. Update · Dec 20, 2025, 11:48 PMTrue
    The Presidential Memorandum titled "Winning the 6G Race," issued on December 19, 2025, directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to immediately begin the process of identifying the 7.125-7.4 GHz spectrum band for reallocation for full-power commercial licensed use cases. (whitehouse.gov) This aligns with the statement provided.
  9. Update · Dec 20, 2025, 08:46 AMcomplete
    The statement accurately reflects the directive in the Presidential Memorandum NSPM-8 issued on December 19, 2025, which mandates that the Assistant Secretary begin the process of identifying the 7.125-7.4 GHz band for reallocation to full-power commercial licensed uses. This aligns with the specified provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21), confirming the legitimacy of the claims made. Thus, the verdict is complete, as the evidence clearly substantiates the statement.
  10. Original article · Dec 19, 2025
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