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EBS/BRS Releases, Notices & Orders

By Year

1996

10/17/1996
PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 96-1720)

MMB Implements Policy for Provision of Internet Service on MDS and Leased ITFS/MDS Frequencies

The Mass Media Bureau announced its policy for approving the use of high speed digital data applications, including Internet service, on Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) channels and leased Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS) frequencies.

Public Notice: text

1997

10/7/1997
RULEMAKING (MM Docket No. 97-217, File No. RM-9060)

Notice of Propose Rulemaking: MDS and ITFS Licensees To Engage in Fixed Two-Way Transmissions

Proposed rules to facilitate two-way audio, video and data communications and other service improvements sought by The Wireless Cable Association International, Inc. and others; sought comment on the technical, procedural and economic effects of implementing the proposed rule changes.

NPRM: pdf - Word - text

1999

3/19/1999
PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 98-2129)

Declaratory Ruling on the Use of Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Modulation by MDS and ITFS Stations

The Mass Media Bureau issues a declaratory ruling approving the regular use of Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Modulation ("OFDM") for digital emissions at stations operating in the Multipoint Distribution Service and the Instructional Television Fixed Service.

Public Notice: pdf - Word - text

2001

3/20/2001
REPORT (DA-01-786)

3G Final Report: Spectrum Study of the 2500-2690 MHz Band

FCC Staff Report Issued by the Office of Engineering and Technology, Mass Media Bureau, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, and International Bureau Assessing the Potential for Accommodating Third Generation Mobile Systems.

Report: pdf - Word

2002

5/3/2002
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING (FCC 02-101)

Amendment of Parts 21 and 74 of the Commission's Rules with Regard to Licensing in the Multipoint Distribution Service and in the Instructional Television Fixed Service for the Gulf of Mexico

Proposed amending the rules for MDS and ITFS spectrum in the Gulf of Mexico.

NPRM: pdf - Word - text

12/5/2002
ORDER (DA 02-3371)

WTB Seeks to Verify ITFS, MDS, and MMDS License Status and Pending Applications

Granted to the extent stated requests filed by the Wireless Communications Association International and the National ITFS Association.

Order: pdf - Word

2003

4/2/2003
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE MAKING AND MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (FCC 03-56)

Amendment of Parts 1, 21, 73, 74 and 101 of the Commission’s Rules to Facilitate the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands

Initiated comprehensive examination of the rules and policies governing the licensing of the ITFS, MDS, and MMDS. Seek to promote competition, innovation and investment in wireless broadband services, and to promote educational services.

Order: pdf - Word

Statement of Chairman Powell: pdf - Word

Statement of Commissioner Copps: pdf - Word

Statement of Commissioner Abernathy: pdf - Word

2004

07/29/2004
REPORT AND ORDER AND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING (FCC 04-135)

Amendment of Parts 1, 21, 73, 74 and 101 of the Commission's Rules

Adopted R&O and FNPRM that transforms the rules governing MDS and ITFS in the 2495-2690 MHz band. These rules provide greater flexibility and more functional band plan for licensees.

Order: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
10/29/2004
ORDER (FCC 04-258)

Amendment of Parts 1, 21, 73, 74 and 101 of the Commission's Rules to Facilitate the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands

Modified the Report and Order, FCC 04-135, released July 29, 2004, in this proceeding.

Order: pdf - Word

2006

04/12/2006
News Release (Doc 264897A1)

FCC Modifies Rules for 2496-2690 MHz Broadband Radio Service (BRS) / Educational Broadband Service (EBS) Spectrum Band to Facilitate Wireless Broadband Access

FCC adopted the Basic Trading Area for transitioning to the new BRS/EBS band plan and approved procedures for self transition where no proponent comes forward. The Commission held that EBS licensees are permitted to enter into excess capacity leases for a maximum of 30 years.

News Release: Word | Acrobat
Martin & Tate Joint Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
4/27/2006
ORDER (FCC 06-46)

Amendment of Parts 1, 21, 73, 74 and 101, et al. of the Commission’s Rules to Facilitate the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational, and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands

The FCC modified rules for 2496-2690 MHz Broadband Radio Service (BRS)/Educational Broadband Service (EBS) Spectrum Band to Facilitate Wireless Broadband Access by 5th MO&O, 3rd MO&O and 2nd R&O.

Order: pdf - Word
Joint Statement of Chairman Martin & Commissioner Tate: pdf - Word
Statement of Commissioner Copps: pdf -
Statement of Commissioner Adelstein: pdf - Word

2008

3/20/2008
NEWS RELEASE (DOC 280963 A1)

FCC Advances Rules for Broadband Radio Service (BRS) and Educational Broadband Service (EBS) in the 2496-2690 MHz Band

The FCC continued to advance its rules and policies governing the Broadband Radio Service (BRS) and Educational Broadband Service (EBS) spectrum in the 2496-2690 MHz band

WT Docket Nos. 03-66, 03-67, 02-68; ET Docket No. 00-258; IB Docket No. 02-364

News Release: pdf - Word
03/20/2008
ORDER (FCC 08-83)

Amendment of Parts 1, 21, 73, 74 and 101 of the Commission's Rules to Facilitate the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands, et al.

Continued efforts to transform the rules and policies governing the licensing of the Educational Broadband Service (EBS) and the Broadband Radio Service (BRS) in the 2495-2690 MHz (2.5 GHz band) Extension of comments to 09/22/2008 reply October 22, 2008.

Word : FCC-08-83A1.doc
Acrobat : FCC-08-83A1.pdf
Text : FCC-08-83A1.txt