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Proposed RuleE9-233312009-09-28

Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands

Federal Communications Commission

Abstract

In this document, the Commission seeks comment on its proposal to require applicants that win BRS licenses in Auction 86, and any subsequent auction, to demonstrate substantial service on or before four years from the date of license grant. Further, the Commission seeks comment on a proposed clarification to the substantial service rule applicable to the Broadband Radio Service and to the Educational Broadband Service. The Commission's proposals, if adopted, would ensure that spectrum in the 2.5 GHz band is put in use and would promote the provision of innovative services and rapid service to the public.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking.
Dates
Submit comments on or before October 13, 2009. Submit reply comments on or before October 23, 2009.

CFR References

Topics

Communications common carriersCommunications equipmentEqual employment opportunityRadioReporting and recordkeeping requirementsSatellitesSecuritiesTelecommunications

Public Comment

Comments Close
2009-10-13

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Federal Communications Commission 47 CFR Part 27 [WT Docket Nos. 03-66; RM-10586, FCC 09-70] AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission seeks comment on its proposal to require applicants that win BRS licenses in Auction 86, and any subsequent auction, to demonstrate substantial service on or before four years from the date of license grant. Further, the Commission seeks comment on a proposed clarification to the substantial service rule applicable to the Broadband Radio Service and to the ( printed page 49357) Educational Broadband Service. The Commission's proposals, if adopted, would ensure that spectrum in the 2.5 GHz band is put in use and would promote the provision of innovative services and rapid service to the public. DATES: Submit comments on or before October 13, 2009. Submit reply comments on or before October 23, 2009. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. You may submit comments, identified by FCC 09-70, or by WT Docket No. 03-66, by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Federal Communications Commission's Web site: http://www.fcc.gov/​cgb/​ecfs/​ . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. People with Disabilities: Contact the FCC to request reasonable accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language

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Citation: 74 FR 49356