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  • that the Commission ordered UTAM to do in anticipation for the Unlicensed Personal Communication Service. (b) New licensees will be responsible for the actual costs associated with future relocation activities in their licensed spectrum. § 27.1113 Relocation of Broadcast Auxiliary Service, Cable Television Relay Service, and Local Television Transmission Service licensees in the 1995-2000 MHz and 2020-2025 MHz bands. Sections 74.690 and 78.40 of the Commission's rules contain provisions governing the relocation of incumbent Broadcast Auxiliary, Cable Television Relay and Local Television Transmission Service licensees in the 1995-2000 MHz and 2020-2025 MHz bands. Add new paragraph § 27.1136 to read as follows: § 27.1136 Protection of Fixed Service stations operating in the 2160-2200 MHz band APPENDIX B INITIAL REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ANALYSIS
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  • Association of Broadcasters (NAB), and the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) that was filed on September 4, 2007. This action is being taken without prejudice relative to the merits of the Joint Petition. 2. In 2000, 35 megahertz of BAS spectrum was allocated to the 2 GHz Mobile Satellite Service, which was made responsible for BAS relocation (47 C.F.R. §§ 74.690, 78.40).1In 2004,a portion of this spectrum (5 megahertz) was reallocated to Nextel Communications, Inc. (the predecessor in interest to Sprint Nextel) under the terms of the 800 MHz Order.2Although both Sprint Nextel and 2 GHz MSS licensees have equal obligations to relocate the 1.9 GHz BAS incumbents, SprintNextel's 1See Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum
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  • reallocated to the new Mobile Satellite Service (MSS). See Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for Use by the Mobile-Satellite Service, ET Docket No. 95-18, 15 FCC Rcd 1231 (2000). As part of these procedures, the Commission established a two year mandatory negotiation period between MSS and BAS licensees. See 47 C.F.R. §74.690. On October 22, 2001, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the Association for Maximum Service Television, Inc. (MSTV) filed a ``Motion for Stay of Mandatory Negotiation Period.'' NAB and MSTV notes that since adoption of the 2 GHz Relocation Report and Order, the Commission has commenced two proceedings that affect the relocation process now underway and thus the mandatory
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  • decisions apply to CARS and LTTS in the band, as well as to BAS. Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile-Satellite Service, ET Docket No. 95-18, Second Report and Order and Second Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 12315 (2000), recon. pending. See also 47 C.F.R. §§ 74.690(e)(1); 78.40(f)(1). Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for Use by the Mobile-Satellite Service, ET Docket No. 95-18, Order, 17 FCC Rcd 15141 (2002). Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for Use by the Mobile-Satellite Service, ET Docket No. 95-18, First Report and Order and
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  • that band. Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile-Satellite Service, ET Docket No. 95-18, Second Report and Order and Second Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 12315 at 12332 and 12341, ¶¶ 50 and 80 (2000), recon. pending (Second Report and Order). See also 47 C.F.R. §§ 74.690(e)(1); 78.40(f)(1). Second Report and Order., 15 FCC Rcd at 12338-39, ¶¶ 70-74. During ``mandatory'' negotiations, ``an [incumbent] licensee may not refuse to negotiate and all parties are required to negotiate in good faith. Good faith requires each party to provide information to the other that is reasonably required to facilitate the relocation process.'' See id., 15 FCC Rcd at 12328,
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  • rule. The applicable coverage rule requires ICO to be capable of providing MSS on a continuous basis throughout the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, if technically feasible. ICO's ability to make MSS commercially available is constrained by rules pertaining to relocation of Broadcast Auxiliary Service (``BAS'') stations and Cable Television Relay Service (``CARS'') stations. Specifically, Section 74.690(e)(1)(i) of the Commission's rules prohibits 2 GHz MSS systems from commencing commercial operation until fixed BAS station operations in the 1990-2025 MHz frequency band anywhere in the United States and mobile BAS stations operations in that band in the top 30 Nielsen market areas have been relocated to the 2025-2110 MHz band. Section 78.40(f)(2) bars 2 GHz MSS systems from
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  • release. This action is taken under delegated authority pursuant to Sections 0.31 and 0.241 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.31 and 0.241. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Julius P. Knapp Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology For purposes of BAS relocation, markets are based on Nielsen Designated Market Areas (DMAs) as they existed on September 6, 2000. 47 C.F.R. § 74.690(3)(1)(i). For convenience, we refer to the DMAs as ``markets'' or ``BAS markets.'' See Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile-Satellite Service, ET Docket No. 95-18, Second Report and Order and Second Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 12315 (2000). The BAS relocation procedures are codified in Sections
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  • This authorization is subject to the limiting specifications in the amended application, the Commission's applicable rules and regulations, except insofar as waived herein, and the following conditions: ATC operation under this authorization shall not be conducted in any market where BAS or CARS stations still operate in the 2000-2010 MHz band with primary status, as defined in 47 C.F.R. §§ 74.690(b), 78.40(b), and 78.40(f)(6), nor shall such ATC operation be conducted within line of sight of any such primary-status BAS or CARS station the presence of which is known to TerreStar. MSS operation pursuant to this authorization shall be consistent with the restrictions prescribed in paragraphs 53-59 of the BAS Rebanding Order for protection of primary-status BAS and CARS operation. .
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  • § 25.149(b)(1). See also47 C.F.R. § 25.143(b)(2)(iv). 3247 C.F.R. § 25.149(b)(3). 33ATC Amendment Narrative at 7 and 8. In support of the certification of compliance with the geographic coverage rule, TerreStar cross-referenced coverage maps in a technical amendment to its spectrum reservation. SeeSAT- MOD-20070529-00075 (granted Nov. 28, 2008), Figures 8 and 10-13. 34Sprint Nextel Petition at 2. 3547 C.F.R. § 74.690(e)(1). BAS licensees operating in the 1990-2025 MHz band under licenses granted on or before June 27, 2000 have primary status until December 13, 2013, unless they are rebanded or refuse a rebanding offer from a New Entrant, as defined in 47 C.F.R. § 74.690(a). See 47 C.F.R. § 74.690(b). A parallel restriction in 47 C.F.R. § 78.40(f)(1)(i) barred 2 GHz
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  • updates frequency assignments to reflect the reallocation of frequencies in the 18 GHz band to the Fixed Satellite Service and the grandfathering of existing facilities. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307, 336(f), 336(h) and 554. Section Number and Title: 74.600 Eligibility for license. 74.601 Classes of TV broadcast auxiliary stations. 74.602 Frequency assignment. 74.638 Frequency coordination. 74.651 Equipment changes. 74.690 Transition of the 1990-2025 MHz band from the Broadcast Auxiliary Service to emerging technologies. SUBPART G-LOW POWER TV, TV TRANSLATOR AND TV BOOSTER STATIONS Brief Description: This rule provides the criteria that an applicant for a new low power television, TV translator or TV booster station or modification to same must meet in order to protect a Class A television
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  • bankruptcy protection in October 1999. (``OpTel November 6 Request''). OpTel notes that it is now ready to exit Chapter 11, and, when it does so, it plans to focus exlusively on providing video and Internet access services primarily in the MDU marketplace in direct competition with incumbent cable operators. OpTel November 6 Request at 2. 47 C.F.R. §§ 74.600 - 74.690. Id. §§ 2.106, 78.106 & 101.101. Id. §§ 78.1 - 78.115. A CARS station is a ``fixed or mobile station used for the transmission of television and related audio signals, signals of standard and FM broadcast stations, signals of instructional television fixed stations, and cablecasting from the point of reception to a terminal point from which the signals are distributed
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  • decisions apply to CARS and LTTS in the band, as well as to BAS. See Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile-Satellite Service, ET Docket No. 95-18, Second Report and Order and Second Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 12315 (2000), recon. pending. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 74.690(e)(1); 78.40(f)(1). See Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for Use by the Mobile-Satellite Service, ET Docket No. 95-18, Memorandum Opinion and Order and Third Notice of Proposed Rule Making and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 23949 at ¶11 (1998). See Redevelopment of Spectrum to Encourage Innovation in the Use of New Telecommunications Technologies
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  • MHz (iii) Broadcast Auxiliary Service, Cable Television Remote Pickup Service, and Local Television Transmission Service licensees in Nielsen Designated Market Areas (DMAs) 1-30, as such DMAs existed on September 6, 2000, will be required to use the Band A channel plan in paragraph (a)(3)(i) of this section after completion of relocation by an Emerging Technologies licensee in accorance with § 74.690 of this chapter. Licensees declining relocation and licensees in Nielsen DMAs 31-210, as such DMAs existed on September 6, 2000, will be required to discontinue use of the 1990-2025 MHz on the date that the first Mobile-Satellite Service licensee begins operations in the 2000-2020 MHz band (4) [removed and reserved] * * * * * 3. Section 74.690 is amended
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  • Additional Spectrum in the 17.3-17.8 GHz and 24.75-25.25 GHz Frequency Bands for Broadcast Satellite Service Use, 13 FCC Rcd 19923 at n.4 (1998) ("Redesignation NPRM"). In addition, secondary users must accept interference from primary users. Amendment of Eligibility Requirements in Part 78 Regarding 12 GHz Cable Television Relay Service, 14 FCC Rcd 11967 (1999) (``NPRM''). 47 C.F.R. §§ 74.600 - 74.690. CARS Eligibility Order, 17 FCC Rcd 9930. The Order addressed multiple issues related to expanding eligibility for CARS in addition to use of the 13.20 to 13.25 GHz band. Id. §§ 74.600-74.690. Id. § 74.602(a). 17 FCC Rcd at 9940. Petition at 5. The 2 and 7 GHz bands are shared by BAS and CARS users. Both are subject to
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  • to read as follows: § 74.602 Frequency assignments. (a) * * * (3) * * * (iii) Broadcast Auxiliary Service, Cable Television Remote Pickup Service, and Local Television Transmission Service licensees will be required to use the Band A channel plan in paragraph (a)(3)(i) of this section after completion of relocation by an Emerging Technologies licensee in accordance with § 74.690 or § 78.40 of this chapter. Licensees declining relocation may continue to use their existing channel plan but must discontinue use of the 1990-2025 MHz band when they indicate to an Emerging Technologies licensee, acting pursuant to § 74.690 or § 78.40 of this chapter, that they decline to be relocated. Section 74.690 is amended to amend sections (a), (b),
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  • to read as follows: § 74.602 Frequency assignments. (a) * * * (3) * * * (iii) Broadcast Auxiliary Service, Cable Television Remote Pickup Service, and Local Television Transmission Service licensees will be required to use the Band A channel plan in paragraph (a)(3)(i) of this section after completion of relocation by an Emerging Technologies licensee in accordance with § 74.690 or § 78.40 of this chapter. Licensees declining relocation may continue to use their existing channel plan but must discontinue use of the 1990-2025 MHz band when they indicate to an Emerging Technologies licensee, acting pursuant to § 74.690 or § 78.40 of this chapter, that they decline to be relocated. Section 74.690 is amended to amend sections (a), (b),
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  • that the Commission ordered UTAM to do in anticipation for the Unlicensed Personal Communication Service. (b) New licensees will be responsible for the actual costs associated with future relocation activities in their licensed spectrum. § 27.1113 Relocation of Broadcast Auxiliary Service, Cable Television Relay Service, and Local Television Transmission Service licensees in the 1995-2000 MHz and 2020-2025 MHz bands. Sections 74.690 and 78.40 of the Commission's rules contain provisions governing the relocation of incumbent Broadcast Auxiliary, Cable Television Relay and Local Television Transmission Service licensees in the 1995-2000 MHz and 2020-2025 MHz bands. Add new paragraph § 27.1136 to read as follows: § 27.1136 Protection of Fixed Service stations operating in the 2160-2200 MHz band APPENDIX B INITIAL REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ANALYSIS
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  • function with an instrument resolution bandwidth approximately equal to 1.0 percent of the emission bandwidth of the device under measurement. * * * * * PART 74 - EXPERIMENTAL RADIO, AUXILIARY, SPECIAL BROADCASTING AND OTHER PROGRAM DISTRIBUTIONAL SERVICES The authority citation for Part 74 continues to read as follows: AUTHORITY: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307, 336(f), 336(h) and 554. Section 74.690 is revised to amend sections (a) to read as follows: § 74.690 Transition of the 1990-2025 MHz band from the Broadcast Auxiliary Service to emerging technologies. (a) New Entrants are collectively defined as those licensees proposing to use emerging technologies to implement Mobile Satellite Services in the 2000-2020 MHz band (MSS licensees), those licensees authorized after July 1, 2004 to
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  • Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for Use by the Mobile-Satellite Service, ET Docket 95-18, Third Report and Order and Third Memorandum Opinion and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 23638, 23653-61 ¶¶ 29-44 (2003) (MSS Third Report and Order). 800 MHz Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 15085 ¶ 223. See id. at 15094-95 ¶ 250; 47 C.F.R. § 74.690(a). The existing MSS relocation rules were amended to allow either MSS entrants or Sprint to relocate BAS incumbents. In addition, the Commission further modified the MSS-BAS relocation plan to no longer require BAS licensees in TV markets 31-210 to cease operations on channels 1 and 2 (1990-2008 MHz and 2008-2025 MHz, respectively) until they have been relocated to the new
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  • National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), and the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) that was filed on September 4, 2007. This action is being taken without prejudice relative to the merits of the Joint Petition. In 2000, 35 megahertz of BAS spectrum was allocated to the 2 GHz Mobile Satellite Service, which was made responsible for BAS relocation (47 C.F.R. §§ 74.690, 78.40). In 2004, a portion of this spectrum (5 megahertz) was reallocated to Nextel Communications, Inc. (the predecessor in interest to Sprint Nextel) under the terms of the 800 MHz Order. Although both Sprint Nextel and 2 GHz MSS licensees have equal obligations to relocate the 1.9 GHz BAS incumbents, Sprint Nextel's obligation is to complete relocation of all BAS
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  • Petition for Waiver (Joint Petition) of Sprint Nextel, MSTV, NAB, and SBE that was filed on September 4, 2007. This action is being taken without prejudice relative to the merits of the Joint Petition. In 2000, 35 megahertz of BAS spectrum was allocated to the 2 GHz Mobile-Satellite Service (MSS), which was made responsible for BAS relocation (47 C.F.R. §§ 74.690, 78.40). In 2004, a portion of this spectrum (5 megahertz) was reallocated to Nextel Communications, Inc. (the predecessor in interest to Sprint Nextel) under the terms of the 800 MHz Order. Although both Sprint Nextel and 2 GHz MSS licensees have equal obligations to relocate the 1.9 GHz BAS incumbents, Sprint Nextel's obligation is to complete relocation of all BAS
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  • part of the service. Part 74 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations is proposed to be amended as follows: PART 74 - EXPERIMENTAL RADIO, AUXILIARY, SPECIAL BROADCASTING AND OTHER PROGRAM DISTRIBUTIONAL SERVICES The authority citation for Part 74 continues to read as follows: AUTHORITY: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307, 336(f), 336(h) and 554. Paragraph (a) of Section 74.690 is revised as follows and a new paragraph (f) is added as follows: § 74.690 Transition of the 1990-2025 MHz band from the Broadcast Auxiliary Service to emerging technologies (a) New Entrants are collectively defined as those licensees proposing to use emerging technologies to implement Mobile Satellite Services in the 2000-2020 MHz band (MSS licensees), those licensees authorized after July
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  • 2007 as well as a Consensus Plan filed by Sprint Nextel, MSTV, NAB, and SBE on December 6, 2007. We take this action without expressing any judgment on the merits of the Joint Petition. In 2000, 35 megahertz of BAS spectrum was allocated to the 2 GHz Mobile-Satellite Service (MSS), which was made responsible for BAS relocation (47 C.F.R. §§ 74.690 and 78.40). In 2004, a portion of this spectrum (5 megahertz) was assigned to Nextel Communications, Inc. (the predecessor in interest to Sprint Nextel) under the terms of the 800 MHz Order. Although both Sprint Nextel and 2 GHz MSS licensees have equal obligations to relocate the 2 GHz BAS incumbents, Sprint Nextel's obligation is to complete relocation of all
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  • 2007, as well as a Consensus Plan filed by Sprint Nextel, MSTV, NAB, and SBE on December 6, 2007. We take this action without expressing any judgment on the merits of the Joint Petition. In 2000, 35 megahertz of BAS spectrum was allocated to the 2 GHz Mobile-Satellite Service (MSS), which was made responsible for BAS relocation (47 C.F.R. §§ 74.690 and 78.40). In 2004, a portion of this spectrum (5 megahertz) was assigned to Nextel Communications, Inc. (the predecessor in interest to Sprint Nextel) under the terms of the 800 MHz Order. Although both Sprint Nextel and 2 GHz MSS licensees have equal obligations to relocate the 2 GHz BAS incumbents, Sprint Nextel's obligation is to complete relocation of all
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  • IS FURTHER ORDERED that TMI Communications and Company and TerreStar Networks Inc.'s Request for Proceeding to Expedite the BAS Relocation Process, filed April 2, 2007, and New ICO Satellite Services G.P.'s Comments and Request for Expedited Relief, filed April 13, 2007, ARE DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that New ICO Satellite Services G.P.'s request that we waive 47 C.F.R. § 74.690(e)(1)(i) of the Commission's rules IS HELD IN ABEYANCE. IT IS FUTHER ORDERED that the effective date of this Memorandum Report and Order IS THE DATE upon which this Memorandum Report and Order is released by the Commission, and the effective date of the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking IS THIRTY DAYS after publication in the Federal Register. IT IS FURTHER
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  • Engineers (SBE) (collectively, ``the parties'') that was filed on February 12, 2009, as well as comments regarding the Supplemental Request. This action is being taken without prejudice relative to the merits of the Supplemental Request. 2. In 2000, 35 megahertz of BAS spectrum was allocated to the Mobile Satellite Service, which was made responsible for BAS relocation (47 C.F.R. §§ 74.690, 78.40). In 2004, a portion of this spectrum (5 megahertz) was reallocated to Nextel Communications, Inc. (the predecessor in interest to Sprint Nextel) under the terms of the 800 MHz Order. Although both Sprint Nextel and MSS licensees have equal obligations to relocate the BAS incumbents, Sprint Nextel committed to the relocation of BAS incumbents in the 1990-2025 MHz band
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  • Engineers (SBE) (collectively, ``the parties'') that was filed on February 12, 2009, as well as comments regarding the Supplemental Request. This action is being taken without prejudice relative to the merits of the Supplemental Request. 2. In 2000, 35 megahertz of BAS spectrum was allocated to the Mobile Satellite Service, which was made responsible for BAS relocation (47 C.F.R. §§ 74.690, 78.40). In 2003, a portion of this spectrum (5 megahertz) was reallocated for the Fixed and Mobile Services and subsequently, in 2004, assigned to Nextel Communications, Inc. (the predecessor in interest to Sprint Nextel) under the terms of the 800 MHz Order. Although both Sprint Nextel and MSS licensees have equal obligations to relocate the BAS incumbents, Sprint Nextel committed
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  • Engineers (SBE) (collectively, ``the parties'') that was filed on February 12, 2009, as well as comments regarding the Supplemental Request. This action is being taken without prejudice relative to the merits of the Supplemental Request. 2. In 2000, 35 megahertz of BAS spectrum was allocated to the Mobile Satellite Service, which was made responsible for BAS relocation (47 C.F.R. §§ 74.690, 78.40). In 2003, a portion of this spectrum (5 megahertz) was reallocated for the Fixed and Mobile Services and subsequently, in 2004, assigned to Nextel Communications, Inc. (the predecessor in interest to Sprint Nextel) under the terms of the 800 MHz Order. Although both Sprint Nextel and MSS licensees have equal obligations to relocate the BAS incumbents, Sprint Nextel committed
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  • another party, whether a BAS licensee or a new entrant, is not negotiating in good faith, it may petition the Commission for a declaratory ruling. The Commission will consider taking whatever action it deems reasonable under the rules to resolve disagreements between the parties so that the relocation can be completed in a timely manner. Top 30 Market Rule Sections 74.690(e)(1)(i) and 78.40(f)(1)(i) of the Commission's Rules require MSS operators to relocate all BAS licensees in markets 1-30 and all fixed BAS stations operating in the band on a primary basis prior to beginning operations. Because of the rule, MSS operators are not permitted to serve those markets where BAS licensees have been relocated and where the spectrum is, essentially, lying
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  • Sprint Nextel all addressed the cost sharing issues. See June 2009 Further Notice at ¶ 70. These issues include such matters as how to allocate reimbursement rights and responsibilities among individual AWS licensees, and how to account for reimbursement costs if licenses are not issued in all AWS markets. MSS Second R&O at ¶¶ 29-33, 39 (2000); 47 C.F.R. §§ 74.690(e)(1)(i), 78.40(f)(1)(i) (2008). The 213 BAS markets are based on Nielsen Designated Market Areas (DMAs). Although there are 210 DMAs in the United States, three additional areas - Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands - have been treated as though they were DMAs for purposes of relocation. The top 30 market rule was eliminated thirty days after publication of
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  • Amendment of Part 2 of the Commission's Rules to Allocated Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems, ET Docket No. 00-258, WT Docket No. 02-353, Ninth Report and Order and Order, 21 FCC Rcd 4473, 4479 ¶ 11 n.35 (2006). See 47 C.F.R. § 74.690. 2010 BAS Ruling, 25 FCC Rcd at 13876 ¶ 5. Letter from Brett S. Haan, 800 MHz Transition Administrator, LLC, to David L. Furth, Deputy Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission (May 13, 2011), at 2, citing Letter from Robert H. McNamara, Sprint Nextel Corporation, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission dated July 15,
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  • band") are subject to relocation (for emerging technologies such as PCS, MSS) to a new BAS channel plan in the 2025-2110 MHz band. More information on the transition and new BAS channel plan can be found in Part 2 (notes NG 156 and NG 177 to Section 2.106 (Table of Allocations)) and Part 74 (Section 74.602 (Frequency assignments), and Section 74.690 (Transition of the 1990-2025 MHz band from the Broadcast Auxiliary Service to emerging technologies)) of the [51]Commission's Rules. Nextel BAS-relocation plan- In 2004 the Commission adopted the 800 MHz Report and Order ([52]pdf) (modified by Supplemental Order and Order on Reconsideration ([53]pdf) and Memorandum Opinion and Order ([54]pdf)) which granted Nextel the use of spectrum at 1.9 GHz and established
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  • band") are subject to relocation (for emerging technologies such as PCS, MSS) to a new BAS channel plan in the 2025-2110 MHz band. More information on the transition and new BAS channel plan can be found in Part 2 (notes NG 156 and NG 177 to Section 2.106 (Table of Allocations)) and Part 74 (Section 74.602 (Frequency assignments), and Section 74.690 (Transition of the 1990-2025 MHz band from the Broadcast Auxiliary Service to emerging technologies)) of the [44]Commission's Rules. Nextel BAS-relocation plan- In 2004 the Commission adopted the 800 MHz Report and Order ([45]pdf) (modified by Supplemental Order and Order on Reconsideration ([46]pdf) and Memorandum Opinion and Order ([47]pdf) ) which granted Nextel the use of spectrum at 1.9 GHz and
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  • 2052-2066.5 MHz Channel A05 -- 2066.5-2081 MHz Channel A06 -- 2081-2095.5 MHz Channel A07 -- 2095.5-2110 MHz Broadcast Auxiliary Service, Cable Television Remote Pickup Service, and Local Television Transmission Service licensees in Nielsen Designated Market Areas 1-30 will be required to use this Band A channel plan after completion of relocation by an Emerging Technologies licensee in accordance with § 74.690. Licensees declining relocation and licensees in Nielsen Designated Market Areas 31 and higher will be required to discontinue use of the 1990-2008 MHz band when informed by a Mobile-Satellite Service licensee that it intends to begin operations in the 1990-2008 MHz band. (4) When Mobile-Satellite Service licensees begin operations in the 2008-2025 MHz band, stations may adhere to the channel