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FCC RIN: 3060-AJ19 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: ●Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2155-2175 MHz Band 
Abstract: This proceeding explores the possible uses of the 2155-2175 MHz frequency band (AWS-3) to support the introduction of new advanced wireless services, including third generations as well as future generations of wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could provide for a wide range of voice data and broadband services over a variety of mobile and fixed networks. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) sought comment on what service rules should be adopted in the AWS-3 band. We requested comment on rules for licensing this spectrum in a manner that will permit it to be fully and promptly utilized to bring advanced wireless services to American consumers. Our objective is to allow for the most effective and efficient use of the spectrum in this band, while also encouraging development of robust wireless broadband services. We proposed to apply our flexible, market-oriented rules to the band in order to meet this objective. Thereafter, the Commission released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), seeking comment on the Commission’s proposed AWS-3 rules, which include adding 5 megahertz of spectrum (2175-80 MHz) to the AWS-3 band, and requiring licensees of that spectrum to provide–-using up to 25 percent of its wireless network capacity–-free, two-way broadband Internet service at engineered data rates of at least 768 kbps downstream. 
Agency: Federal Communications Commission(FCC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1    47 CFR 15    47 CFR 27    47 CFR 74    47 CFR 78    47 CFR 90    47 CFR 101   
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152    47 USC 154(i)    47 USC 157    47 USC 160    47 USC 201    47 USC 214    47 USC 301   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/14/2007  72 FR 64013   
NPRM Comment Period End  01/14/2008    
FNPRM  06/25/2008  73 FR 35995   
FNPRM Comment Period End  08/11/2008    
Next Action Undetermined  To Be Determined    
Additional Information: WT Docket No. 07-195
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Jennifer Mock
Program Analyst, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone:202 418-1890
Email: jennifer.mock@fcc.gov