§  30.5   Service areas.

   (a) Except as noted in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, and
   except for the shared 37-37.6 GHz band, the service areas for the Upper
   Microwave Flexible Use Service are Partial Economic Areas.

   (b) For the 27.5-28.35 GHz band, the service areas shall be counties.

   (c) Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Stations licensed in
   the 38.6-40 GHz bands licensed with Rectangular Service Areas shall
   maintain their Rectangular Service Area as defined in their
   authorization. The frequencies associated with Rectangular Service Area
   authorizations that have expired, cancelled, or otherwise been
   recovered by the Commission will automatically revert to the applicable
   county licensee.

   (d) In the 37.5-40 GHz band, Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service
   licensees shall not place facilities within the protection zone of
   Fixed-Satellite Service earth stations authorized pursuant to § 25.136
   of this chapter, absent consent from the Fixed-Satellite Service earth
   station licensee.