# Unleashing the Power of Unlicensed Ultra-Wideband Devices; Petition of Robert Bosch LLC for Amendment of the Part 15 Subpart F Ultra-Wideband Rules; and Petition of Alliance for Automative Innovation et al. To Amend Part 15 of the FCC's Rules To Permit the Operation of Certain Ultra-Wideband Devices

**Action Urgency Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Federal Communications Commission |
| Type | Proposed rule |
| Action | Proposed rule. |
| Published | 2026-11-02 |
| Comments close | 2026-12-02 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 47 CFR 15 |
| Summary | The Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) proposes to update its rules for Ultra-Wideband (UWB) devices to reflect significant technological developments since the rules were first adopted in 2002. UWB technology has matured into a widely used, low-power enabler that supports applications in tracking, automation, precision location, health monitoring, athletic performance, and public safety. As capabilities of UWB have expanded, the existing rules have not kept pace with the technological change, resulting in an increasing number of waiver requests received by the Commission to |
| Document number | 2026-22337 |

## Why this score
- Comment deadline within 30 days.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/02/2026-22337/unleashing-the-power-of-unlicensed-ultra-wideband-devices-petition-of-robert-bosch-llc-for-amendment). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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