FCC Seeks Comment on Petition to Update Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Part 15 Rules
https://www.insideglobaltech.com/2026/02/10/fcc-seeks-comment-on-petition-to-update-ultra-wideband-uwb-part-15-rules/
Excerpts:
".... As consumers have embraced “smart home” technology ... To help smooth incorporation of UWB technology and reduce the regulatory burden, some trade associations recently filed a petition for rulemaking urging the FCC to update its rules to allow UWB in new use cases, thus obviating the need for individual requests. The FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology (“OET”) recently released a Public Notice on this Petition for Rulemaking requesting changes to the FCC’s Part 15 rules to allow for more flexible operations of UWB devices. ... —asks the Commission to revise its rules to reflect the significant evolution of UWB technology over the past two decades and to eliminate the need for time-consuming waivers. ... proposed amendments to the Part 15 Rules. Interested parties would again have the opportunity to file comments and reply comments on the proposed changes. ..."