The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) vowed to continue work towards scheduled spectrum auctions, as it prepared to temporarily close down most of its other operations tomorrow (3 January).
US government agencies including the FCC are currently subject to a temporary reduction in central funding due to disagreements between politicians over the allocation of Federal funds. Cash for US President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall between the country and Mexico is the headline sticking point.
While several government functions not related to critical activities such as security closed in December, the FCC had continued as normal.
In a statement, the FCC said if the partial lapse in funding continued it would close most operations during tomorrow with the exception of work required for “protection of life and property”. Activities related to upcoming spectrum auctions, it added, would also continue as it was funded by auction proceeds rather than centrally.
