Clarendon Foundation is a high tech
nonprofit organization that is supporting the deployment
of wireless broadband Internet access in 22 markets across the USA.

Who We Are

Personnel

Blaise Scinto, Acting Chief, Broadband Division

(202) 418-1380

Blaise.Scinto @ fcc.gov

John J. Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division

(202) 418-0797

John.Schauble @ fcc.gov

Division Contact Information

Broadband Division

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau

Federal Communications Commission

445 12th Street, S.W.

Washington, DC 20554-0004

(202) 418-BITS (2487)

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Functions

The Broadband Division is responsible for facilitating rapid, widespread deployment of wireless broadband services.
Licensing (e.g., special temporary authority, auction long forms, transfers and assignments)
Legal matters (e.g., petitions to deny, petitions for recon, waiver requests)
Rulemakings

Broadband Division Services

Geographically Licensed Services

AW-Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) (1710-1755 MHz and 2110-2155 MHz)
BR-Broadband Radio Service

DV-Multichannel Video Distribution and Data Service (MVDDS)
ED-Educational Broadband Service

LD-Local Multipoint Distribution Service
MM-Millimeter Wave Service 70/80/90 Ghz
MS-Multiple Address System
TN-39 Ghz, Market Area
TZ-24 Ghz, Market Area
Note: The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau assumed responsibility for oversight of the Instructional Television Fixed Service (now Educational Broadband Service) on March 3, 2002. Prior to that time, ITFS/EBS was administered by the Mass Media (now Media) Bureau.


The Commission offers several options for public inquiries. You may address questions by using any of the following:

E-Mail
For general information or if uncertain where to address your inquiry, please go to our Support website.

Written Inquiries
Written inquiries concerning cellular/PCS/paging issues may be sent to:

FCC
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20554

Telephone Inquiries

Inquiries via telephone may be directed to the ULS Customer Support Hotline at 1-877-480-3201 or by TDD at 1-717-338-2824.

Records Research

To conduct research and obtain information from official Commission records pertaining to Wireless issues, please contact the FCC's Reference Information Center.

BRS & EBS (Complete ULS Database Records, updated weekly, zip file)

How to Request

Certification of Documents - Section 0.465(c)(4)

Copies of documents which are available or made available for inspection under Section 0.451 through 0.465, may be prepared and certified, under seal, by the Secretary, or for documents located in the Commission's Gettysburg, PA office, by his deputy. Requests must be in writing, specifying the exact documents, the number of copies desired, and the date on which they will be required. The request should allow a reasonable time for the preparation and certification of copies. The fee for preparing copies will be the same as that charged by the Commission as described in Section 0.465(c)(2). The fee for certification is $10 for each document. For appropriate processing, the request should be sent to:

Federal Communications Commission
Office of Managing Director
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20554

If expedited action is needed, a copy of the request should be sent to:

Federal Communications Commission
Consumer Information Bureau
1270 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325-7245
717-338-2694 FAX

Copies of Documents

Due to the many requests the FCC receives from the public for retrieval and duplication of Commission documents, as well as the limited personnel and financial resources of the FCC, the Commission has awarded a public records duplication contract to Best Copy and Printing, Inc. On May 27, 2004, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. became the official Federal Communications Commission duplicating contractor. Best Copy will provide duplicating and research services to the public.

Customers wishing to sign-up for subscription services, request research services, purchase a debit card, or establish an account should contact:

Best Copy and Printing, Inc.
Portals II
Room CY-B402
445 12th Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202-488-5300, (800) 378-3160
Fax: 202-488-5563
Email: fcc@bcpiweb.com

Please Note: Public Notices, News Releases, Orders, Notices of Proposed Rulemaking, Speeches and other informational documents and decisions have been made available on the Internet for public access.

Complete database tables for the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau radio services are available for download on the Internet at: http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=transaction&type=weekly