The Federal Communications Commission has been doling out special access to spectrum as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, to help operators deal with the strains on wireless networks as a result of increased network traffic due to telework, remote learning and other connectivity uses. The agency released an update on its efforts in this area, saying that it has granted Special Temporary Authority (STA) to around 100 wireless internet service providers to operate in 45 megahertz of the largely unused 5.9 GHz band, to support customers in rural and suburban areas.