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FCC approves 700 MHz rules

Published Wednesday, August 01, 2007

As expected, the FCC yesterday approved rules for 700 MHz spectrum that includes provisions for a public-private partnership to build a nationwide wireless broadband network and reserves a portion of the available spectrum for commercial operators willing to adhere to open-access principles. Under the order, the winner of the 10 MHz “D block” of spectrum adjacent to the 10 MHz earmarked for public safety would negotiate an agreement with a national public-safety licensee to build a nationwide network using the combined spectrum. While commercial services can be offered over the network, public-safety users would have priority access. Chairman ...

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