Proceedings and Initiatives
Advanced Wireless Services (Allocation)
In January 2001, the Commission Adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice) to Explore the Possible Use of Frequency Bands Below 3 GHz to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, Including Third Generation ("3G") as well as Future Generations of Wireless Systems. Advanced wireless systems could provide a wide range of voice, data and broadband services to the public over a variety of mobile and fixed networks. This proceeding will explore the types of advanced mobile and fixed communication services that will likely be provided in the future, including the technical characteristics of such systems, and the spectrum requirements needed to support the introduction of such services, including the amount of spectrum needed and frequency bands that could be used by such systems.
Releases
9/22/2006
ORDER
This Order Dismisses a Petition for Reconsideration.
4/21/2006
NINTH REPORT AND ORDER AND ORDER
The Commission Establishes Procedures for the Relocation of Broadband Radio Services (BRS) Operations from 2150-2160/62 MHz Band. It Further Establishes Procedures for the Relocation of Fixed Microwave Service (FS) Operations from 2160-2175 MHz band and Modifies Existing Relocation Procedures for the 2110-2150 MHz and 2175-2180 MHz Bands. Additionally it Adopts Relocation Procedures and Cost Sharing Rules to Facilitate Access of Spectrum for Advanced Wireless Services.
4/11/2006
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER
By This Fourth MO&O the Commission Denies Petitions for Reconsideration Filed by Association for Maximum Service Television and National Association of Broadcasters and Society of Broadcast Engineers.
9/29/2005
REPORT AND ORDER AND NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING
Through this Eighth Report and Order the Commission Continues Its Efforts to Promote Spectrum Utilization and Efficiency with Regard to the Provisions of New Services Including Advanced Wireless Services. Additionally the Commission, Through a Fifth Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Seeks Comment on the Specific Relocation Procedures Applicable to Broadband Radio Services Operations.
11/15/2004
ERRATUM
This Erratum Corrects the Seventh Report and Order Released Octobert 21, 2004.
10/14/2004
NEW RELEASE AND STATEMENTS
FCC Clears Spectrum for Advanced Wireless Services in 1710-1755 MHz Band by Making Relocation Spectrum Available for Incumbent Federal Government Operations.
9/22/2004
SIXTH REPORT AND ORDER, THIRD MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER AND FIFTH MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER
Amendment of Part 2 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Services.
9/9/2004
NEWS RELEASE AND STATEMENTS
FCC Designates Spectrum for Advanced Wireless Services and Proposes Licensing and Service Rules.
8/6/2004
REPORT AND ORDER AND FOURTH MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER
FCC Adopts Solution to Interference Problem Faced by 800 MHz Public Safety Radio Systems.
7/16/2004
REPORT AND ORDER AND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING
FCC Adopts a Spectrum Sharing Plan in the 1610-1626.5 MHz Band (1.6 GHz or L-band) and the 2483.5-2500 MHz Band (2.4 GHz or S-band) (Collectively Referred to as the Big LEO Bands or Big LEO Spectrum).
7/8/2004
NEWS RELEASE AND STATEMENTS
FCC Adopts Solution to Interference Problem Faced by 800 MHz Public Safety Systems.
11/10/2003
THIRD REPORT AND ORDER AND THIRD MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER
Amendment of Part 2 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, Including Third Generation Wireless Systems.
7/7/2003
FOURTH NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING
Amendment of Part 2 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, Including Third Generation Wireless Systems.
2/10/2003
THIRD REPORT AND ORDER, THIRD NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING AND SECOND MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER
FCC Reallocates Spectrum for New Wireless Services.
1/30/2003
NEWS RELEASE AND STATEMENTS
FCC Reallocates Spectrum for New Wireless Services.
11/15/2002
SECOND REPORT AND ORDER
Amendment of Part 2 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, Including Third Generation Wireless Systems.
11/7/2002
NEWS RELEASE AND STATEMENTS
FCC Allocates Spectrum for Advanced Wireless Services and Proposes Licensing and Services Rules.
7/24/2002
PUBLIC NOTICE
FCC Seeks Comment on the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's Report "An Assessment of the Viability of Accommodating Advanced Mobile Wireless (3G) Systems in the 1710-1770 MHz and 2110-2170 MHz Bands.
10/29/2001
PUBLIC NOTICE
Petition for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding.
9/24/2001
FIRST REPORT AND ORDER AND MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER
Amendment of Part 2 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, Including Third Generation Wireless Systems.
3/30/2001
PUBLIC NOTICE
FCC Releases Staff Final Report "Spectrum Study of 2500-2690 Mhz band: The Potential for Accommodating Third Generation Mobile Systems" and Seeks Comment on Final Report in Pending Spectrum Allocation Proceeding.
1/4/2001
NEWS RELEASE
FCC Looks to Allocated Additional Spectrum for New Advanced Wireless Systems.
1/5/2000
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING AND ORDER
Amendment of Part 2 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services Including Third Generation Wireless Systems.
Last reviewed/updated on 03/06/2008