Sec. 22.551  Nationwide network paging service.

    The rules in this section govern the application for and provision 
of nationwide network paging service on the channels reserved 
specifically for such service in Sec. 22.531(b).
    (a) Nationwide network providers; organizers. If and when a 
nationwide network paging channel becomes available for assignment, the 
FCC will issue a Public Notice inviting applications from eligibles 
seeking to provide or organize a nationwide network paging service. The 
Public Notice will provide complete details regarding application 
requirements and procedures.
    (b) Licensing. The FCC may issue a paging geographic area 
authorization to the nationwide network provider or

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organizer. All transmissions of nationwide network messages on the 
channels reserved for such service in Sec. 22.531(b) are authorized 
solely under the authorization(s) of the nationwide network provider or 
organizer, notwithstanding whether or not the messages pass through 
facilities owned, operated or licensed to affiliated local carriers.
[ 62 FR 11636 , Mar. 12, 1997]